Request for Consideration - Sergeant, Emergency Services Unit

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

Job Title:Request for Consideration - Sergeant, Emergency Services Unit

Dept/Div:Emergency Services Unit

Supervisor:Commanding Officer, Special Operations Division

Location:Hillside Facility and West Farms Bus Depot in Bronx, NY

Hours:Assigned to the patrol schedule

Summary:

The Department is seeking qualified Sergeants who are interested in being considered for assignment to the Emergency Services Unit. 

Responsibilities:

The mission of the Emergency Services Unit is to utilize specialized training and expertise to support the MTA PD patrol function by handling major incidents beyond the scope of the uniform patrol officer.

The specialized training of officers in the Emergency Services Unit is specific to their mission in public transportation, thus the officers are better suited to facilitate the timely recovery of the operations of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

Qualifications:

Sergeants must, at a minimum, have the following qualifications/requirements to be considered for the ESU Physical Agility Examination scheduled to be held on Tuesday, October 10, 2023:

• Possess a sincere interest in the work of the Emergency Services Unit.
• Complete an Emergency Services Unit Exam Questionnaire.
• 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.
• Commit to serve in this assignment for a minimum of four (4) years.
• Willingness to operate all Department-owned equipment related to the Emergency Services Unit operations.

Qualified candidates who have successfully passed the ESU Physical Agility Examination must complete the following:

• Successfully complete a panel interview.
• Candidates with proven self-initiated police activity and a good disciplinary record are highly preferred.

Candidates who have been selected for an appointment to the Emergency Services Unit must complete the following to remain in the Unit:

• Successfully complete a rigorous basic Emergency Services Unit Training course.
• Successfully complete the New York State Emergency Medical Technician course.

Other Information

Interested employees who meet the eligibility requirements will receive a notification from the Special Operations Division confirming their eligibility and advising of the time and reporting location for the Physical Agility Examination. 

Candidates that successfully complete the Physical Agility Examination will be invited to participate in a panel interview.

Candidates should understand that they are not guaranteed an assignment with the Emergency Services Unit, 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.