SEPTA Transit Police Officer

Salary range: Starting rate in Police Academy $60,240 – increases to $66,508 after graduation. Future increases up to $90k.

SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILTIES:

1. Enforces rules or regulations. 
2. Interviews witnesses to obtain information about incidents.
3. Prepares investigation or incident reports.
4. Patrols properties to maintain safety. 
5. Maintains surveillance of individuals or establishments, records information about suspicious objects. 
6. Apprehends criminal suspects. 
7. Collaborates with other law enforcement while responding to incidents. 
8. Investigates illegal or suspicious activities. 
9. Complies with all Authority and departmental safety and security policies and procedures as well as all applicable job safety responsibilities. Reports any safety concerns, compromises or hazards affecting operations, the public, self and/or other employees. Responsible for personal safety and is encouraged to promote the safety of others.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

– Be at least 21 years of age and a U.S. citizen. 
– Must possess a high school diploma or GED, 
– Must possess a valid drivers license. 
– Must pass the Pennsylvania State (MPOETC) physical fitness requirements
– Click on or copy the following link into your address bar to find the specific physical fitness requirements for your age and gender:  Transit Police Officer Physical Requirements 
– Prior to undergoing formal officer training, recruits are required to pass a reading exam, medical screening, physical agility test, polygraph and psychological exams.
– Assuming recruits meet these qualifications, they will receive academy training at a program certified by the Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Commission alongside their municipal counterparts. Upon completion of this training, they will attend in-service training and orientation. Officers will also attend an additional 40 hours of training annually to retain their certification