TRANSIT PROPERTY PROTECTION AGENT
Exam. No. 3020
New York City Transit Authority
WHEN TO APPLY: From: November 5, 2003
To: November 25, 2003
APPLICATION FEE: $35.00
Payable only by money order to D.C.A.S. (EXAMS)
THE TEST DATE: The multiple-choice test is expected to be held on Saturday, February 28, 2004
WHAT THE JOB INVOLVES: Transit Property Protection Agents perform routine work in the surveillance of subway stations, train yards and adjacent grounds on New York City Transit Authority property in order to provide protection against terrorist acts, trespass, damage and loss; make written reports; read, interpret, and follow special
written instructions and directives; drive a motor vehicle; and perform related work.
Some of the physical activities performed by Transit Property Protection Agents and environmental conditions experienced are: standing for lengthy periods of time, including standing at posts and patrolling facilities; staying continuously alert; walking up and down stairs and over extended distances that cover the perimeter of Transit properties; hearing alarms from doors, cars, etc.; confronting unauthorized persons on New York City Transit Authority properties; walking along subway tracks where a live third rail is present; and working outside in all kinds of weather.
(This is a brief description of what you might do in this position and does not include all the duties of this position.)
THE SALARY: The current minimum salary is $13.28 per hour for a 40-hour week with increments to a current maximum of $18.97 after four years. These rates are subject to change. In addition, incumbents receive night and weekend differentials, paid holidays, vacations and sick leave, a comprehensive health plan and a pension plan.
HOW TO APPLY: If you believe that you meet the requirements in the "How to Qualify" section, refer to the "Required Form" section below for the form that you must fill out. Return the completed form and the application fee to DCAS Applications Section, 1 Centre Street, 14th floor, New York, NY 10007 by mail only. Applications
will not be accepted in person.
HOW TO QUALIFY:
Education Requirement: At the time of appointment, you must have a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent.
License Requirements:
1. At the time of appointment, you must have a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York with no restrictions or encumbrances. Serious moving violations, license suspension or an accident record, may disqualify. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.
2. At the time of appointment, all candidates must show valid proof of prior filing for a New York State Guard License. By the end of the probationary period, probationers must possess a New York State Guard
License. Failure to secure this license will result in the termination of their services. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.
Medical Requirement: Medical guidelines have been established for the position of Transit Property Protection Agent. Candidates will be examined to determine whether they can perform the essential functions of the position of Transit Property Protection Agent. Where appropriate, a reasonable accommodation will be provided for a
person with a disability to enable him or her to take the examination, and/or to perform the essential functions of the job.