Basic Function
Under the supervision of a METRO police shift sergeant, protects METRO employees, property, and customers from criminal offenses, apprehends persons committing offenses against METRO, deters transit-related crimes through increased visibility and mobility;
enforces federal and state statutes, and county and municipal ordinances within the METRO service area. Performs duties in a safe, efficient manner and in compliance with all applicable rules and safety procedures.
Responsibilities and Specific Duties
- Enforces federal and state statutes, and county and municipal ordinances within the METRO service area.
- Responds promptly and safely to calls for service from the Communications Section.
- Protects METRO employees, property, and patrons from criminal offenses.
- Patrols bus routes and light rail corridor, including boarding areas as assigned; conducts fare inspections / enforcement as assigned.
- Patrols all METRO owned facilities and other properties as assigned.
- Apprehends persons committing offenses associated with calls for service or investigations conducted, working in uniform or in plainclothes, as appropriate.
- Initiates actions to safely facilitate traffic mobility, such as directing traffic or removing road hazards.
- Conducts preliminary investigations of offenses committed within the METRO service area.
- Maintains evidence chain of custody pursuant to the arrest and processing of offenders.
- Ensures that all documentation is completed for the arrest and processing of offenders.
- Develops good working relationships with municipal, county, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.
- Patrols HOV and / or HOT lanes and diamond lanes; requests services of wreckers as required.
- Renders aid and remains on scene at accidents to maintain safety of motorists and others until appropriate response units arrive.
- Uses computers and appropriate software in office and police vehicle environments to enter daily activity data and prepare reports.
- Responsible for knowledge of and compliance with the policies and procedures of METRO and all General Orders, policies, procedures of the METRO Police Department.
- Provides excellent customer service to METRO internal and external customers.
- Promotes safety awareness and follows safety procedures to reduce or eliminate accidents.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Education Requirement
High school diploma, a GED or a minimum of two years of active military service with a DD-214 Honorable Discharge
Years & Experience Required
Must meet the training standards successfully in the first year of hire. Must be at least 21 years of age at hire.
Knowledge & Skills Required
Possess valid TCOLE License and valid Texas Driver’s License. Meet all criteria set forth in TCOLE rule 217.1, and Texas Occupational Code Section 1701.
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