Transit Police Officer

Duties:

Patrol assigned areas with the purpose to prevent disorder, criminal activity, and terrorism. Protects RTA passengers and employees within the RTA designated area and municipal area of concurrent jurisdiction. Maintains peace and order on the rail, buses, stations, platforms, and any other property of RTA or areas of concurrent jurisdiction. Prepares reports and maintains associated responsibilities concerning reported information. Performs patrol duties specific to the assignment (e.g., bus, radio patrol car, plainclothes, train and station, derailment, etc.).

Job Requirements:

Applicant must have a high school diploma or its GED equivalent. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment and must have a valid Ohio Driver’s License. Applicants must not have more than two (2) points on their driver’s license in the past three (3) years or any convictions for which time could have been served. Applicants must be able to obtain passing scores on a content-valid written test battery, physical abilities test, and oral communication exercise. Applicants must achieve a satisfactory evaluation on a psychological assessment, medical examination (including drug and alcohol screening) and must meet the criteria established for a background check. Applicant must attain qualifications through training leading to certifications to use systems such as Cuyahoga Regional Information System (CRIS), the Law Enforcement Automated Data System (LEADS), and such certifications that might be required by government regulatory agencies such as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Ohio Department of Transportation. Successful candidates must display sound judgment and be able to interact with the general public in a variety of situations, display initiative, discern the emotional state of others, and make an appropriate and thoughtful response.

The Greater Cleveland Transit Authority invites qualified applicants to apply for a lateral transfer position of Police Officer.

Applicants must meet the following qualifications:

• Be a U.S. or naturalized citizen, or have legally declared your intention to become a U.S. citizen;
• Be 21 years of age at the time of application and appointment;
• Have a minimum of one (1) consecutive and current year of full-time law enforcement experience in any Police Department established pursuant to Ohio law;
• Be a high school graduate or hold a G.E.D. Certificate;
• Hold a current law enforcement OPOTA certificate;
• Possess a valid Ohio driver’s license with an acceptable driving record;
• Pass assessments including interviews, a Background Check, Psychological Exam, and Medical Exam.