CapMetro
Police Officer
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Position Title: Police Officer
Concentration: Law Enforcement
Level of Entry: Entry Level
Hiring Agency
Agency: CapMetro
Address: 2910 5th Street
City: Austin
State: TX Zipcode: 78702
Contact: Melonee Carter
Phone: 512-369-6274
Email Address: melonee.carter@capmetro.org
Descriptive Tasks/Responsibilities for Position
WHY JOIN US?
•?Be a foundational part of establishing and shaping our police department.
•?Engage with the community and share in meaningful work with diverse, collaborative, and innovative teams whose focus is to modernize public transportation and improve how we serve our customers and team members.?
•?Enjoy the camaraderie of a structured and supportive team, paid training, stability, and robust benefits, including a $15K sign-on bonus?and a competitive?salary range starting at $69,764.60.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
Note: The duties and primary responsibilities below are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this job and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties.
Respond to calls for transit police services on any CapMetro owned and/or controlled property to include all Park and Ride facilities, bus, or rail property and locations.?
Provide transit police services related to criminal and non-criminal matters on bus/train routes, at bus stop/shelters, on board buses and Paratransit vans.?
Investigate crimes, accidents, and incidents; arrests/detains suspects and violators; settle disputes; direct traffic; assist the public; issue CapMetro citations; perform other patrol activities.?
Interface with local police departments located within CapMetro’s service area. Conduct preliminary investigations.?
Requirements
WHO YOU ARE:
Experienced police officer with an active TCOLE certified Police license eager to apply your skills to the dynamic and challenging world of transit policing.
Skilled communicator and problem solver with the ability to navigate complex situations with composure and make sound decisions under pressure.
A team player who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about making a positive impact on your community.
Application Period
Application Period Begins: 10/02/2024
Application Period Ends: 12/31/2024
Number Positions to be Filled: 5
Yearly Salary: $0.00
(Some agencies may post only their standard hourly rate)
