Part-Time Police Officer

Under the supervision of a METRO police shift sergeant, protects METRO employees, property, and customers from criminal offenses, apprehends persons committing offenses against METRO, deters transit-related crimes through increased visibility and mobility; enforces federal and state statutes, and county and municipal ordinances within the METRO service area.  Performs duties in a safe, efficient manner and in compliance with all applicable rules and safety procedures.

• Enforces federal and state statutes, and county and municipal ordinances within the METRO service area.
• Responds promptly and safely to calls for service from the Communications Section.
• Protects METRO employees, property, and patrons from criminal offenses.
• Patrols bus routes and light rail corridor, including boarding areas as assigned; conducts fare inspections/enforcement as assigned.
• Patrols all METRO owned facilities and other properties as assigned.
• Apprehends persons committing offenses associated with calls for service or investigations conducted, working in uniform or in plainclothes, as appropriate.
• Initiates actions to safely facilitate traffic mobility, such as directing traffic or removing road hazards.
• Conducts preliminary investigations of offenses committed within the METRO service area.
• Maintains evidence chain of custody pursuant to the arrest and processing of offenders.
• Ensures that all documentation is completed for the arrest and processing of offenders.
• Develops good working relationships with municipal, county, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.
• Patrols HOV and/or HOT lanes and diamond lanes; requests services of wreckers as required.
• Renders aid and remains on scene at accidents to maintain safety of motorists and others Until appropriate response units arrive.
• Uses computers and appropriate software in office and police vehicle environments to enter daily activity data and prepare reports.
• Promotes safety awareness and follows safety procedures in an effort to reduce or eliminate accidents.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

High school diploma or GED with 12 semester hours from a TCOLE-approved accredited college or university with a minimum GPA of 2.0; OR a minimum of two years of active military service with a DD-214 Honorable Discharge.
 
Applicant must have a minimum of five (5) years' experience as a licensed police officer at time of application.  Applicant must be at the minimum age of 21.
 
Possess valid TCOLE License and valid Texas Driver's License. Meet all criteria set forth in TCOLE rule 217 .1, and Texas Occupational Code Section 1701.255. Able to maintain and/or obtain additional certifications or licenses as required.

A Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check is required prior to the placement of any individual in a position that requires the operation of a METRO revenue or non-revenue vehicle on behalf of METRO:
 
The Disqualifying Criteria is as follows:
- Invalid, suspended, or revoked driver's license
- Conviction of driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) within the preceding three (3) years
- 2 or more DUI or DWI convictions with no time limit.
- Any accumulation of suspensions of over 1 year in length within the last 3 years

Must possess and maintain physical strength, agility and stamina to perform essential job functions. Physical efforts may include, but are not limited to: lifting; dragging and carrying persons or objects (generally, must be able to lift at least 50 lbs., occasional lifting of 110-150 lbs.): extracting victims; pushing or pulling when subduing suspects using hands, feet and approved weapons and self-defense tactics for periods of less than or more than 2 minutes; pushing vehicles or pushing and pulling objects; pursuing fleeing suspects; dodging obstacles; climbing or vaulting over and pulling oneself up over obstacles, fences, ditches, etc.; crawling into confined areas or under obstacles; running sprints or running for sustained periods of time (more than 2 minutes); running up and down stairs; bending to get and out of vehicles; bending and twisting in use-of-force situations; using body force to gain entrance through barriers. May need to stand, sit, walk, bend, lift, or kneel for extended periods of time, particularly during emergency situations, accidents or investigations.

Incumbents may work in inclement, perhaps extreme weather conditions; may shift from periods of physical inactivity to situations requiring moderate-to-extreme physical exertion on a moment's notice; likely exposure to situations that present elements of potential danger and/or physical injury. May be assigned to, day, evening, or night shifts, with varying days off. Employee may be required to work for extended HOURS and days during emergency situations, or special events. Must work a minimum of, 16 hours a week, not to exceed 32 hours a week.


The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas has a zero tolerance drug and alcohol policy for all employees. All internal and external applicants will be required to undergo drug testing before employment and will be subject to further drug and/or alcohol testing throughout their employment.
Further, employees who perform safety-sensitive functions will submit to drug and/or alcohol testing in accordance to the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulatory requirements.
We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, genetic information or disability.