Sergeant, Special Conditions Unit

INTERNAL JOB POSTING - ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE MTA POLICE DEPARTMENT

JOB TITLE:                 Request for consideration- Sergeant, Special Conditions Unit

DEPT/DIV:                 MTA PD - Investigative Services Bureau

SUPERVISOR:            Detective/Lieutenant, Special Investigations Division

HOURS OF WORK:   Ten (10) hour and 16-minute shifts, Four (4) days per week, Three (3) consecutive rest days

SUMMARY:

The Department is seeking qualified members from the rank of Sergeant who are interested in being assigned to the Special Investigations Division, Special Conditions Unit.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Sergeants in the Special Conditions Unit will supervise Police Officers assigned to the Special Conditions Unit.  Duties include but are not limited to: 

• Supervising and assisting with a high volume of arrests using firsthand knowledge of arrest processing in all counties in our GAOE.
• Recognizing and targeting crime patterns and conditions within their assigned region.
• Developing strategies for crime reduction.
• Ensuring SCU Police Officer case reports are completed in an accurate and timely manner and categorized appropriately.
• Provide necessary and timely information to ISB Supervision relative to crime patterns and remediation efforts.
• Provide necessary and timely information to ISB Supervision relative to arrest details and their subsequent prosecutions.
• Keeping detailed statistics relative to unit activity.
• Giving guidance and showing leadership to SCU Police Officers while fostering and maintaining working relationships with patrol and patrol supervision. 
• Oversee apprehensions and extraditions of wanted persons.
• Detective Division support.
• Warrant Squad support.
• Supervising uniformed and plain clothes enforcement operations.
• Addressing special conditions as identified by the Chief of Police.

MTA Special Condition Sergeants are expected to follow the MTAPD policies and procedures and follow protocol set out in the collective bargaining agreements and by the MTA.

QUALIFICATIONS:

All members must, at a minimum, have the following qualifications/requirements to be considered for appointment. 

• Hold the rank of MTA Police Sergeant.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong leadership, multi-tasking, and interpersonal skills.
• Must have extensive knowledge of New York Penal Law /Criminal Procedure Law and Connecticut laws.    
• Must be willing to work outdoors during inclement weather. 
• Must be flexible to work various tours and various work locations within the MTA Police service area.
• Ability to make quick and sound judgements during stressful situations.
• Strong written and communication skills.
• Strong work ethic
• Successfully complete an interview before an Interview Panel.
• Complete a "Candidate Application” (Form #69) and forward it to his or her immediate supervisor who shall complete the applicable sections and then forward the form through the chain of command.
• Candidates who have recent substantiated discipline/suspension or who have a documented history of lateness or absenteeism not related to sickness or work injury may be removed from interview consideration.

The following qualifications are preferred:

• Prior training in narcotics sales and drug identification
• Extensive plain clothes experience

OTHER INFORMATION:

Interested members who meet the above listed qualifications will be eligible to participate in a panel interview. 

Candidates should understand that they are not guaranteed an assignment with the Special Investigations Division, even if they meet each of the above qualifications.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.