Job Description:

At Regional Transportation District (RTD), We make lives better through connections!

When you join RTD, you will be among dedicated employees exhibiting RTD's values of passion, respect, diversity, trustworthiness, collaboration, and ownership. RTD is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of our diversity value statement, we encourage our employees to honor diversity in thought, people, and experience. Come join RTD on this great journey to be the trusted leader in mobility, delivering excellence and value to our customers and community.

RTD Employee Benefits: https://www.rtd-denver.com/careers/benefits

(RTD Represented Employee Benefits: Please refer to the Labor Agreement included in the above link for details.)

This position shall provide recently hired transit police officers with training established in the field training manual. The position also functions as a front-line supervisor and assists in decision making and completing reports as outlined in the division’s Policies and Procedures Manual. This is a safety sensitive position subject to the rules and regulations of the RTD Drug and Alcohol Policy and is an armed sworn position under CRS 16-2.5-146.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL: 

• Performs required functions of field assignments.


• Serves in the role of field instructor, following protocols and procedures outlined in the Police Training Program.


• Completes daily observation reports for officers in the field training program and presents the summation of the officers’ performance to management.


• Responds to calls for police service when the incident necessitates the presence of management.


• Reviews incident reports involving employees; investigates and resolves incidents; prepares written responses.


• Serves as an acting sergeant, on an as needed basis.

OTHER:

• All job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:  

• A bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, management, criminal justice or related field preferred.


• A minimum of two years of full-time post certified experience in law enforcement with a city police department or street patrol experience with a sheriff’s department or one-year of continued experience as a Regional Transportation District police officer. Candidates must have successfully completed the RTD field training program.


• Current license and certification through Colorado P.O.S.T. (Peace Officer Standards and Training).


• Exceptional analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.


• Proficiency in the criminal justice system; including federal, state, and local law enforcement regulations.


• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.


• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.


• Ability to use sound judgment and maintain the strictest confidentiality.


• Ability to manage time and workload effectively which includes planning, organizing, and prioritizing with attention to details.


• Ability to work a flexible schedule including afternoon and overnight shifts, weekends and holidays.

OR:

• An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities.

CAREER MAP:

Based on job performance, experience, education and position availability the next step on the career map for this position may be: Transit Police Sergeant

We are considering all applications for this position up until the position close date of 1/20/2024. For consideration, please be sure to apply before the posting end date.

Pay Range:

$71,043.00 - $100,348.50 Annual

RTD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy ( https://www.rtd-denver.com/sites/default/files/files/2022-12/EEO%20Policy%20Statement-%20UPDATED.pdf )

RTD posts a compensation range that represents a good faith estimate of what RTD anticipates paying for the position at the time of posting.  Starting salary is based on the candidate’s relevant and verified education, training and work experience.  Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application.

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