PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER
$55,300–$66,367 year
On-siteMilwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Job Summary
Monitor daily transportation security operations by patrolling marked MCTS Public Safety squads and facilities in cooperation with third-party Transit Security Officers. Respond to safety and security incidents in the field, coordinate with law enforcement for suspect apprehension, and conduct high-traffic intersection monitoring at bus stops. Liaise with dispatch, route supervisors, and other agencies to maximize security presence and resource deployment. Complete officer security reports, submit daily and incident reports, and maintain continuous contact with dispatch via two-way radio throughout the 2nd shift (2pm–10pm). Collaborate with leadership to identify trends and optimize security strategies for the riding community.
Required Qualifications
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs., carry and push up to 30 lbs. and ability pull up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to climb stairs, ladder and maintain balance on uneven surfaces
- Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, run
- Ability to defend self and/or others in case of physical confrontations
- Ability to physically restrain disruptive individuals of varying stature
- Ability to pass a physical and drug screen, including a PPFT (Pre-placement Functional Test) as it relates to the physical requirements of the essential functions of the job
- Work is frequently conducted at an outdoor, street, construction site or bus environment and may sometimes be conducted in an office. Incumbent may be frequently exposed to extreme temperatures and sometimes exposed to hostile or irate individuals and fumes
Desired Qualifications
- Previous experience in law enforcement, public safety, or a transit agency environment preferred
- Five years' experience as a certified law enforcement officer, Military service, Transit Security Officer, or Public Safety Officer is preferred
- A two or four year degree in Criminal Justice, Police Science, or a related field is preferred
- Defense and Arrest Tactics (DAAT), Professional Communication, or Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board (LESB) certification preferred
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