Special Police Officer
Location: DC/MD/VA Metro Locations
Job ID: 230555
Salary: $44,368
Closing Date: September 24, 2023
Job Summary
The Special Police Officer position is responsible for performing police safety and security work. The incumbent will be responsible for security and control of the assigned areas and the enforcement of the Authority’s regulations. Work is performed with some independence in accordance with established policies and procedures, supplemented by periodic instruction and meeting. The employee performs routine work for the Authority. The duties are performed during varying shifts as required. Supervision will be from the shift supervisor assigned.
Essential Functions
- Provides protection of the Authority’s personnel and property to prevent vandalism.
- Patrols on foot or using a vehicle to detect, investigate, and report situations which differ from normal such as open doors, broken windows, power failures, fires, or safety hazards.
- Assures that only authorized persons enter the Authority’s property.
- Maintains radio/telephone contact with the Authority’s Police Headquarters and Local Police Headquarters, if appropriate.
- Directs traffic on Authority property.
- Warns persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehends or evicts violators from premises, using force when necessary.
- Operates detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
- Inspects and adjusts security systems, equipment, and machinery to ensure operational use and to detect evidence tampering.
- Prepares report of daily activities to include any irregularities. Maintains the building/area security log, equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, and/or other unusual occurrences.
- Utilizes watch tour equipment such as radio, and Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray as required.
