Salary Range: STEP 1 Salary $64,750

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WORK OBJECTIVE:
Under the direction of the Chief of Police, Patrols NFTA/METRO facilities and properties to prevent crime and protect life and property. Promotes good public relations and assists the public as needed. Preforms Police functions as directed and required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.
• Performs directed patrol assignments and responds to routine calls for service; directs vehicle and pedestrian traffic; responds to burglar and intrusion alarms; checks buildings for signs of unlawful entry; performs crowd control; makes emergency notifications.
• Enforces motor vehicle laws. • Investigates vehicle accidents; sketches and photographs accident scenes; secures and processes evidence; interviews participants and witnesses; performs traffic direction and control; determines fault and contributing factors; completes reports and required paperwork.
• Enforces criminal laws and NFTA ordinances. • Searches persons and crime scenes; packages, transports and submits evidence; protects integrity of crime scenes.
• Recovers and inventories stolen property. • Apprehends and arrests violent and non-violent misdemeanor and felony suspects; advises persons of constitutional rights; conducts field searches of arrested persons; handcuffs, fingerprints, photographs and books prisoners; explains arrest or nature of complaint to offenders; inventories prisoner's belongings; transports prisoners. • Completes arrest report narratives, written narratives on incidents and offenses and citation forms; takes field notes and written statements from witnesses.
• Discusses cases with prosecutor; testifies and presents physical evidence in court.
• Assists in ensuring personal safety and welfare of persons suffering from mental and/or emotional illness or instability; provides access to appropriate care or evaluation.
• Speaks to children and community groups on safety and law enforcement topics; provides tours of the Police Department.
• Attends and successfully completes all required training sessions.
• Performs other related duties as required.


Qualifications:
• Must be at least 20 years old at the time of the examination; must be a minimum of 21 years old at time of appointment.
• High school diploma or equivalent; or an Honorable Discharge from the United States military following at least 2 years active military service, 6 years Reserves or US National Guard service; or successful completion of a Certified Police Officer Training Course approved by, or equivalent to a course approved by the NYS Municipal Police Training Council. NYS Peace Officer certification does not qualify for this exception.
• At time of appointment, candidates must reside in any surrounding county that touches Erie, Niagara, or Genesee counties.
• To be eligible for appointment to this position, candidates will be required to complete the following: criminal background check, drug/alcohol screening, interview(s), medical examination, written exam, physical agility test, and psychological examination.


Application Deadline: August 28th, 2026
Exam Date: September 19th, 2026
Physical Agility Test: October 10th, 2026

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