Police Monitoring Facility Technicians
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Police Monitoring Facility TechniciansSalary$16.32 HourlyLocationBaltimore CityJob TypeFull TimeJob Number8300M-mta-5/22-wjDepartmentMaryland Transit Administration.Opening Date08/12/2024+ Description+ BenefitsDescriptionMARYLAND TRANSIT ADMINISTRATIONPolice Monitoring Facility Technician (8300)Local 1859Bilingual applicants are encouraged to applyAre you seeking a job where your work is rewarding and provides excellent benefits?The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) invites you to apply today to be considered for a position that provides customer service to the citizens of Maryland every day. The MTA is one of the largest transit systems in the United States and is seeking dynamic and energetic individuals to join the MTA team.The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) is recruiting for Police Monitoring Facility Technician. The Police Monitoring Facility Technician is a journey level of technical monitoring center operations work involving closed circuit televisions, alarms, and sensors throughout the State of Maryland. Employees will operate state of the art, computerized monitoring systems installed in MTA facilities. Beyond monitoring the various computer systems and alarms, employees will be expected to interact with law enforcement personnel, the public, allied agencies, and MTA management. Employees will operate computer systems and communications equipment. Employees in this class do not supervise but may provide guidance and advice to less experienced technicians.Employees receive general supervision from a Technical Services Supervisor I or other designated official as determined by the MTA Police.This position is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION: Applicant must be 18 years of age and graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate recognized by the State of Maryland Board of Education.EXPERIENCE: One(1) year of experience working in Law Enforcement or one (1) year experience of professional work where the monitoring of CCTV was the primary duty, and/or working in a dispatch center (i.e. police, fire, EMT), or two (2) years experience working in security.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS1. Employee may be subject to call-in 24 hours a day 7 days a week, and may be required to maintain a reliable communication link for the purpose of emergency call back requirements.2. Employees must be able to work variable hours and days including nights, weekends, holidays, and are subject to call back during scheduled off hours, as the Monitoring Center will be operating 24 hours 7 days a week3. Employees in this position will be considered essential employees are required to report for work even when liberal leave is declared for State of Maryland employees.4. Eligible applicants will be subject to a comprehensive and extensive background investigation and criminal history investigation under Federal and State laws and regulations. A conviction is not an automatic disqualification to employment. Erroneous, misleading or fraudulent information on the application is sufficient grounds for rejection from the hiring process, removal from the list of eligibles, withdraw of an offer for employment or immediate discharge.5. Employees in this classification are subject to pre-employment drug testing and substance abuse testing in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations 49-Federal Department of Transportation Drug Alcohol Testing Protocols and Federal Transit Administration Alcohol Testing Rules and Transportation Code of Maryland Regulations 11.02.11, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.Licenses & CertificationsN/AAdditional InformationTO APPLYYou must complete a Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) application (Form MJ-45) to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes may not be substituted for the application. It is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant experience and addressing the specific requirements shown above. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for within MDOT, one of the modal administrations, or the Authority. Applications not completely filled out will not be considered. The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. Employees are subject to the State Substance Abuse Policy to include possible drug testing.The incumbent in this position may be a member of a covered bargaining unit and may be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.It is highly recommended that applications be completed and submitted online by registering at www.mdot.maryland.gov/employment. Make sure you meet the minimum and selective qualifications and follow the instructions on MDOT Online Employment Center website.If you do not wish to apply online you may submit a MJ-45 Application via mail to: MTA Employment Office, 6 Saint Paul Street, Baltimore, MD 21202. Applications may be obtained by calling (410) ###-####, visiting the Employment Office at 6 Saint Paul Street-5th Floor, Baltimore, Maryland 21202-1614.Applicants with degrees granted outside of the United States will be required to provide a written evaluation of education documentation by a credentialing organization such as: International Credential Evaluation (WES), Does Not Discriminate Based On: Age, Ancestry, Color, Creed, Gender Identity or Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Mental or Physical Disability, National Origin, Race, Religious Affiliation, Belief or Opinion, Sex, or Sexual Orientation.Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided as requested.The Maryland Department of Transportation is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees; all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.TTY call 711TTY Users May Also Call Their Telecommunications Relay ServiceThe MTA is an Equal Opportunity EmployerIssue Date: 05/26/22You should contact the MTA Benefits Office at (410) ###-#### for assistance in the determining your personal health plan enrollment options or if you have questions concerning your eligibility.AgencyMaryland Department of TransportationAddressSee Job Posting for Specific Address to Mail an Application ------------, Maryland, ------------PhoneSee Job PostingWebsite verify your email address Verify Email