LATERAL - SENIOR TRANSIT POLICE OFFICER

Metro’s mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.

Description

Under limited supervision, enforces applicable laws and ordinances to protect life and property; provides information and assistance to the public; conducts criminal investigations and participates in crime prevention and suppression activities; performs other public safety related duties as assigned independently with minimal supervision, and works collaboratively with personnel across divisions and units to support daily operations and ensure the vision, mission, and objectives of the Los Angeles Metro and the Department of Public Safety (DPS) are met. This is an armed, sworn classification.

May be assigned to training functions depending on the needs of the department. Appointment to training functions will provide a differential at the discretion of management.

Examples of Duties

• Conducts advanced patrol operations in assigned areas, focusing on crime prevention, public safety, and community trust-building
• Responds to suspicious activity and emergency calls, independently assessing situations and taking appropriate enforcement or safety actions
• Enforces applicable agency, city, county, state, and federal laws and ordinances
• Manages and resolves conflicts, calms volatile situations, and provides crowd direction and control during incidents and events
• Conducts community outreach and delivers presentations to community and employee groups on safety, crime prevention, and enforcement initiatives
• Conducts complex evidence collection and documentation at incident scenes; interviews victims, witnesses, and suspects; and prepares evidence for court
• Coordinates investigative activities with investigative and legal personnel, and provides testimony in court as required
• Leads enforcement of fare compliance and conducts regulations, including enforcement operations and follow-up investigations
• Prepares affidavits for arrest and/or search warrants, files criminal complaints, and coordinates with other law enforcement agencies on investigative matters
• Transports and processes prisoners to booking facilities, ensuring compliance with custody procedures and safety protocols
• Maintains accurate records and prepares detailed incident and crime reports, ensuring documentation meets legal and departmental standards
• Serves warrants and subpoenas in accordance with agency procedures and legal requirements
• Assists in the planning, development, and delivery of training programs aligned with Metro strategic goals and applicable policies and regulations
• Provides operational support and training assistance to new officers, ensuring they meet performance expectations and are prepared for field assignments
• Delivers refresher and compliance training to existing personnel to maintain operational readiness and regulatory compliance
• Supports the assessment and tracking of trainee performance, providing constructive feedback to enhance skills and professional development
• Provides mentorship and technical support to officers, contributing to improved performance and operational consistency

May be required to perform other related job duties

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Be a high school graduate, or
• Pass the General Education Development (GED) test or other high school equivalency test approved by the CDE, or
• Have attained a two-year, four-year, or advanced degree from an accredited college or approved institution (GC 1031)

Experience

• Three years of relevant experience in a related field such as security, law enforcement, or public safety is preferred

Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements

• Lateral Peace Officersmust possess a valid California POST Basic Certificate and be currently or previously employed as a full-time salaried Peace Officer in the State of California
• Out of state sworn Peace Officerswill be required to obtain a CA POST Basic Certificate and California State Driver’s License within a specified time and must be currently employed as a full-time salaried Peace Officer in the United States
• Must possess a valid California Class C Driver License and have a satisfactory driving record
• Must remain firearm qualified
• Must pass enhanced background investigation, psychological evaluation, and medical examination
• Positions in this job classification are considered safety-sensitive and subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing, under Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations

Essential Knowledge

Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)

• Basic law enforcement terminology and concepts
• Techniques for dealing with varied groups of people
• Standard record keeping and report writing procedures and techniques
• Research and report preparation methods
• Principles, techniques and methods used in the police background investigation process
• Research and report preparation methods
• Basic theories, principles, and practices of training program development

Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)

• Analyzing situations, identifying problems, recommending solutions, and taking immediate action as necessary
• Thinking critically and making sound decisions
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing
• Observing and reporting
• Planning and facilitating training sessions

Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)

• Observe and accurately recall places, names, faces and incidents
• Understand and follow oral and written directions
• Interpret and apply complex laws, procedures and policies
• Use two-way radio communication equipment effectively
• Drive a motor vehicle safely
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work
• Maintain accurate records and prepare clear, concise and competent reports
• Handle firearms in a safe and proper manner
• Use verbal and tactical strategies to de-escalate situation
• Lift and carry equipment and boxes weighing up to 50 pounds
• Interpret and apply rules, regulations, general orders and policies
• Maintain confidentiality
• Exercise independent judgement
• Provide work direction and guidance to junior staff members
• Read, write, speak, and understand English

Special Conditions

• This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements
• The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
• Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• This classification is at-will and the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the hiring authority
• Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out

Working Conditions

• High noise environment
• Exposure to hostile and armed criminal suspects
• Exposure to physical and verbal abuse by clients/customers and/or general public
• Exposure to outdoor weather including extreme heat, cold, dampness and/or humidity
• Work irregular hours, split shifts, weekends, holidays, or 24-hour-a-day on-call assignments
• Local travel

Physical Effort Required

• Lifting and carrying equipment or objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Using vision and hearing to observe surroundings, identify hazards, and respond to auditory signals or verbal commands
• Standing
• Walking
• Crawling, crouching, squatting, stooping and/or kneeling
• Climbing (e.g., ladders, scaffolds, stairs, poles, into vehicles, etc.)
• Pushing and/or pulling
• Communicating through speech in the English language required

Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program . Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.

Selection Procedure

Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Application Procedure

To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.
Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro locations:

METRO Headquarters, Employment Office
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Open: Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)

Metro Talent Hub
8501 S. Evermont Place
Los Angeles, CA 90044
Open: Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)

East Los Angeles Customer Center
4501 B Whittier Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90022
Open: Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm
(Closed Sun & Mon)

Wilshire/Vermont Customer Center
3183 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 174
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Open: Monday through Friday, 10am-6pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)

Rosa Parks Customer Center
Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station
11720 Wilmington Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90059
Open: Monday through Friday, 6am to 6:30pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)

Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.

All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.

*Open to the public and all Metro employees

This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.

*Please refer to the applicable benefit type (Regular or Temporary)*

BENEFITS FOR REGULAR EMPLOYEES

Benefits cover probationary or regular full-time (working at least 40 hrs/week) employees of Metro.

We offer a range of high-quality medical, dental and vision plan options as well as health care spending accounts for you and your family. Metro will cover a significant portion of your health care premiums.

Medical/Dental/Vision Plan - Employee has the choice of 3 separate medical plans and 3 dental plans. A separate vision plan is included in each medical plan.

Group Life Insurance - PTSC pays for an amount equal to your annual salary, rounded up to the nearest $1,000. Minimum amount of life insurance is $30,000.

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - PTSC provides $50,000 coverage for each employee. Additional voluntary coverage in amounts up to $500,000 is available at favorable premium rates.

Long-Term Disability Insurance - 100% employer paid. Provides employees with a minimum income of 60% of earnings after six months of disability. Buy up or buy down options available.

Holidays - 12 days a year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Cesar E Chavez, Juneteenth,Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.

Time off with Pay (TOWP) - Compensates employees who are on approved absence from work for reasons such as illness, injury, medical and dental appointments, personal business, vacation, or observance of (a) religious holiday.
Years of Service Annual Accrual
Hire date - 5 years 20 days
Beginning of 6th - 10th year 25 days
Beginning of 11th - 15th year 30 days
Beginning of 16th + years 35 days

Pension Plan - PTSC retirement plan is the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Vesting is five (5) years. Minimum retirement age is 52, based on the 2% at 62 formula.

Other Benefits: Transportation passes for employees and/or eligible dependents; Medicare; Tuition reimbursement; credit union membership; SDI; Deferred Compensation Plan; 401(K) Thrift plan; EAP; Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Flexible work schedules; and Jury Duty Pay.

BENEFITS FOR TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES

Temporary (Contingent) employees are eligible for the following benefits only:

• Kaiser medical insurance
• Public Pension Plan
• 457/401K Plan
• Flex Spending
• Paid Sick Time
• Fare Media
• Rideshare Subsidies
• Metro One Fitness membership

For more information on the Benefits Enrollment for Contingent Employees, please visit LA Metro’s Pension & Benefits website at benefits.metro.net

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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• Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority - LA Metro

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