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identification — recognize and report unauthorized persons on railroad property to a supervising officer for appropriate action.","Transit traffic laws — observe and identify common violations occurring within the transit system under the direction of an experienced officer.","Security check procedures — execute routine safety and security checks of railroad cars, stations, and platforms using standard departmental checklists.","Radio and communication tools — use department-issued telecommunications equipment to relay information and receive instructions during assigned shifts.","Active listening in patron interactions — gather basic information from passengers and employees reporting suspicious activity or safety concerns.","Database entry — input patrol observations and incident data into departmental record-keeping software with guidance from a supervisor.","Emergency recognition — identify signs of fires, floods, or derailments on railroad property and notify dispatch and supervisors immediately."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Routine security patrols — independently monitor transit areas and railroad properties, identifying threats and anomalies with reduced supervisory oversight.","Incident report writing — prepare accurate, complete investigation and incident reports using office suite and word processing software for departmental review.","Apprehension coordination — apprehend trespassers or thieves on railroad property or coordinate their removal with local law enforcement agencies.","Traffic law enforcement — enforce transit-system traffic regulations, issue reprimands or citations, and document violations in departmental systems.","Freight theft investigation — conduct initial investigations of missing shipments or suspicious cargo damage, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.","Passenger valuables loss response — investigate reports of stolen or lost passenger property, applying inductive reasoning to identify likely causes or suspects.","Social perceptiveness in patrol — read behavioral cues of patrons and employees to detect deception, distress, or pre-criminal activity during routine patrols.","Geographic orientation — apply working knowledge of transit system geography to plan effective patrol coverage and respond quickly to incident locations.","Negotiation in conflict situations — de-escalate verbal disputes between patrons or between staff and passengers on transit property using practiced communication skills.","Digital evidence management — retrieve, organize, and query security-related data using database and internet browser software to support active investigations."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Autonomous complex investigations — lead investigations of freight theft, criminal damage, or passenger crimes on railroad property from initial report through case closure.","Emergency operations leadership — direct security activities at derailments, fires, floods, or labor strikes, coordinating personnel and communicating with external agencies.","Non-routine trespass and threat response — assess and resolve unusual or escalating unauthorized-access situations on railroad property using independent judgment.","Comprehensive report authorship — produce detailed investigative reports, evidence summaries, and case files that meet legal and organizational standards without supervisory review.","Multi-agency coordination — serve as the departmental liaison to law enforcement, fire, and emergency services during complex transit security incidents.","Systems analysis for security gaps — evaluate transit and railroad security procedures, identifying vulnerabilities in patrol coverage, access control, or reporting protocols.","Advanced interview and interrogation — conduct structured witness and suspect interviews applying psychological principles to elicit accurate and actionable information.","Presentation of findings — prepare and deliver briefings using presentation software to departmental leadership on investigation outcomes and security trends.","Traffic enforcement program execution — autonomously apply and refine transit traffic-law enforcement practices across the full jurisdiction of the transit system.","Map-based patrol analysis — use map creation software to analyze incident distribution across the rail network and optimize patrol resource deployment."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Organizational security strategy — set department-wide security policies and patrol frameworks for transit and railroad properties aligned with agency and regulatory standards.","Investigative program oversight — establish investigation protocols, quality standards, and accountability measures for all freight theft and criminal incident inquiries.","Emergency preparedness leadership — design and exercise the department's response plans for derailments, natural disasters, and labor actions affecting railroad operations.","Officer development and training — create and deliver structured training curricula on law enforcement procedures, report writing, and transit-specific legal authority for new and existing officers.","Interagency relationship management — build and maintain formal partnerships with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to enhance railroad and transit security outcomes.","Performance monitoring and analytics — use data analysis tools and spreadsheet software to track security metrics, identify systemic trends, and drive evidence-based resource decisions.","Policy and legal compliance leadership — interpret applicable law and government regulations and translate them into enforceable departmental directives and officer standing orders.","Technology integration — evaluate and champion adoption of new security technologies, database systems, and communications tools to modernize transit policing operations.","Stakeholder communication — represent the transit police function to executive leadership, union representatives, elected officials, and the public through formal presentations and written communications.","Mentorship and succession planning — identify and develop high-potential officers for supervisory roles, ensuring organizational continuity and sustained competency across the department."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 4.0)","crosswalk":"https://skillscrosswalk.com","generator":"LER.me"},"attribution":"© EBSCOed"}