Security Officer
Company: Capital Metro
Location: Austin
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Security Officer
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Are you a law enforcement officer with the Austin Police Department
looking to expand your service to the community? If yes, come and
join us.
This position is responsible for providing all law
enforcement-related services and is required to be a licensed Law
Enforcement Officer with Austin Police Department.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
--- Patrol assigned area by vehicle or other means. Respond to
emergency situations. Administer emergency medical care. Direct and
reroute traffic around fire or other disruptions. Investigate
unusual or suspicious conditions, traffic accidents or complaints.
Issue traffic citations.
--- Provide protection for transit property.
--- Write reports on investigations, offenses, arrests, and
activities. Prepare probable cause affidavits, books and guards
prisoners. Questions suspect.
--- Contact and assist the public.
--- Testifies in court.
--- Disperse unruly crowds.
--- Perform surveillance of businesses or citizens.
--- Sets up tactical positions and emergency response for special
missions.
--- Operate data terminal. Communicate by radio and monitor
transmissions.
--- Report problem areas and facilitate solutions.
--- Enforce federal, state and local laws.
--- Be responsible in maintaining a safe working environment at all
times.
WHAT YOU BRING
--- One (1) year active service in the Austin (TX) Police
Department as a Police Officer.
--- Currently employed by Austin Police Department under current
agreement with Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CMTA)
to provide such services.
--- Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officers Standards and
Education (TCLEOSE) Requirements, Sec. 211.80 Minimum Standards for
Licensing.
--- Valid and current Class C Driver's license.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:
--- Good oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
--- Knowledge of criminal law, investigation, statutes, ordinances,
and crime prevention methods.
--- Knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, rules and
regulations and FCC rules and regulations regarding radio
communication.
--- Knowledge of good safety practices in the care and use of
firearms.
--- Skill in oral and written communications.
--- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
--- Skill in using computers and related software applications.
--- Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
--- Skill in operating motorized vehicles.
--- Skill in operation of two-way radio equipment.
--- Ability to apply knowledge of criminal law, investigation, and
crime prevention techniques.
--- Ability to quickly recognize and analyze irregular events.
--- Ability to administer first aide and CPR.
--- Ability to operate vehicle under emergency conditions.
--- Ability to write legibly and to read.
--- Ability to maintain physical endurance and agility
standards.
--- Ability to train others.
--- Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and
working relationships with city employees and the public.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
--- Work with a diverse, collaborative and energetic workforce
whose focus is to bring innovation into the industry and how we
serve our customers and team members.
--- When not working remotely, utilize our free and reduced fare
transit service to get to the office and then plan to hit the gym
(for free) and work with our onsite trainers, before heading back
home.
--- If you have children between the ages of 6 months and 6 years
old, enroll them in the onsite award-winning Child Care and
Learning Center.
--- ...and much more!
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
Capital Metro is deeply committed to building a workplace where
inclusion is not only valued but prioritized. We are proud to be an
equal opportunity employer and committed to creating a welcoming
and diverse environment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment
of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual
orientation, national origin, disability, pregnancy, age, or any
other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or
local laws. Capital Metro makes hiring decisions based solely on
qualifications, merit, and organization needs at the time.
PAY RATE - $39.39 HOURLY
Keywords: Capital Metro, Austin , Security Officer, Other , Austin, Texas
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