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Transit Officer and Sergeants Recruitment

 

The Detroit Transportation Corporation (DTC), owner and operator of the Detroit People Mover (DPM), is seeking qualified candidates to fill open positions for Transit Officers and Sergeants.

 

As an armed officer, both the transit officer and Sergeants positions are responsible for patrolling and securing the DPM 13 Stations and property and for preliminary investigations in connection with unusual occurrences, complaints, and suspected criminal activities in and on the DPM system; providing customer service information; responsible for daily written reports; collecting ridership data; and providing crowd control activities.

 

The position of Sergeant is the supervisory position in this unit. 

 

Transit Officer Minimum Requirements:  Associates Degree in Criminal Justice, law enforcement or related field, or service in the U.S. Armed Forces. Fully certified police or peace officers are preferred. Minimum age of 21, must demonstrate proficiency in reading and writing. Must submit to a satisfactory background check.  No felony convictions or history of domestic violence and must qualify for a CCW permit and be eligible to carry a firearm.   Shift work is required, which include holidays and weekends.  

 

Sergeants Minimum Requirements: Must possess a Bachelors degree in law enforcement or related discipline.  Five years supervisory experience and familiarity with Department of Homeland Security initiatives preferred.

 

Applicants that successfully meet the above requirements will receive competitive salary. DTC benefits include, medical, vision, dental, life insurance, paid vacation and paid sick time.  These positions are Collective Bargaining positions.

 

All interested applicants must submit a resume:

 

Detroit Transportation Corporation

Human Resources Division - T.O.

1420 Washington Boulevard – 3rd. Floor

Detroit, Michigan 48226

313-224-2160

Email: applicant@thepeoplemover.com

 

 Equal Opportunity Employer

 

 


 

The Detroit Transportation Corporation (DTC) is the owner and operator of the downtown Detroit People Mover (DPM) system, an elevated, automated light rail transit system in downtown Detroit.  

If you are interested in a challenging opportunity, one that will offer personal growth and professional development, we would like to hear from you.  

Human Resources Manager

Detroit Transportation Corporation

1420 Washington Boulevard, 3rd floor

Detroit, MI  48226

E-mail:applicant@thepeoplemover.com

Phone: 313-224-2160

Fax: 313-628-0129

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