Police Officer Ceremonial Unit
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
New York, NY
Legal / Public / Security
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INTERNAL JOB POSTING - ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE MTA POLICE DEPARTMENT
JOB TITLE: Ceremonial Unit - Police Officers
DEPT/DIV: MTA Police Department – Professional Standards Division
SUPERVISOR: Commanding Officer, Professional Standards Division
HOURS OF WORK:Attend ceremonies as assigned by the department.
Summary
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The Department is seeking qualified members from the rank of Police Officer who are interested in being considered for assignment to the Ceremonial Unit.
Responsibilities
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Members of the Ceremonial Unit will be responsible for
- Participating in formal ceremonies, including funerals, wakes, memorial services, and parades.
- Properly handle and display the American, State, and Department flags during ceremonial events.
- Perform ceremonial duties such as the presentation of flags, rifle handling, proper salutes, presenting arms, ordering arms, marching, and standing at attention.
- Maintain the highest level of discipline, personal appearance, and uniform presentation.
- Take part in standard funeral procedures. This includes casket watch, assisting with crowds, and ushers.
- Represent the department in a positive and respectful manner during all events.
- Attend ceremonial unit trainings when assigned.
- Ability to lift and walk with heavy objects, including caskets that weigh upwards of 400-500 pounds.
- Willingness to travel in your own vehicle to ceremonial events, on your own time, without reimbursement.
- Prioritize all Ceremonial Unit events.
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- All members must, at a minimum, have the following qualifications/requirements to be considered for appointment:
- Have completed three (3) years of service with the MTAPD or one (1) year of completed service
- Service with MTAPD and can demonstrate extensive honor guard experience.
- An exceptional level of physical fitness. All candidates will be required to pass the Cooper Standards Physical Fitness Test at 50 percent of the standards prior to being considered for an interview.
- Must exhibit a high level of professionalism. A positive reputation must be maintained.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills.
- Successfully complete an interview before an Interview Panel
- Ability to remain composed in emotionally charged or high-pressure situations.
- Maintain a high standard of personal appearance.
- No major disciplinary issues or excessive sick history.
- Candidates must have a deep respect for the symbolism of their role and must understand the importance of representing the department.
- Willingness to commit to the Ceremonial Unit for a minimum of four (4) years.
- Complete a "Candidate Application” (Form #69) and forward it to his or her immediate supervisor, who shall complete the applicable sections and then forward the form through the chain of command.
- The ability to sing the National Anthem.
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Interested members who meet the above-listed qualifications will be eligible to participate in a panel interview. Candidates should understand that they are not guaranteed an assignment with the Ceremonial Unit, even if they meet each of the above qualifications.
Candidates Will Be Asked To Perform The Cooper Standard Physical Fitness Test To a 50 Percent Standard And Will Also Be Asked To Complete a Practical Physical Portion Prior To Being Eligible For a Panel Interview. Candidates Will Be Evaluated On The Following
- Standing at attention for prolonged periods of time. During this time, candidates will be required to hold their arms (salute).
- Lifting heavy weights above the shoulder. This will include a weighted casket.
- Basic rifle and flag movements.
- Marching with other members.
- Candidates will be asked to dress in a Class A uniform for their panel interview.
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MTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
About the company
Civil Engineering, Public Safety, Truck Transportation
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people in the 5,000-square-mile area fanning out from New York City through Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut.
The MTA comprises six agencies: MTA New York City Transit, MTA Bus Company, MTA Long Island Rail Road, MTA Metro-North Railroad, MTA Bridges and Tunnels, and MTA Construction & Development.
The MTA network has the nation’s largest bus fleet and more subway and commuter rail cars than all other U.S. transit systems combined. It provides around 2.6 billion trips each year, accounting for about one-third of the nation’s mass transit users and two-thirds of its commuter rail passengers. MTA Bridges and Tunnels, which recorded a record 329 million crossings in 2019, carries more vehicles than any other bridge and tunnel authority in the nation.
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