Transit Safety Officer
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Security
Police Officer
Provide Transit Safety services for assigned City facilities and infrastructure, including vehicles and equipment; protect from unlawful intrusion and criminal acts and ensure public safety.
This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.
Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Description s are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Education directly related to the minimum requirements below may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
High school diploma or GED;and
Two (2) years of security, customer service, or parking operations experience.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
- Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.
- Must be able to successfully complete and pass the Albuquerque Police Department Transit Safety Training Academy.
- May be required to work weekends/holidays/odd days off/shift work.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Principles and practices of security procedures
- Principles and practices of fire safety and evacuation procedures
- Methods and techniques of two-way radio communication
- Office procedures, methods and computer equipment
- Principles and procedures of record keeping and basic report preparation
- Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations
- Safe work practices
Essential Duties:
- Provide security services to facilities, or in a transit environment
- Investigate crimes and make sound recommendations
- Enforce City codes, ordinances, rules and regulations
- Interpret and explain City policies and procedures
- Prepare clear and concise reports
- Effectively use an expandable baton, handcuffs and chemical agents
- Operate two-way radio
- Communicate clearly and concisely
- Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
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