Trainee Transit Officer

Role Overview

Join the Public Transport Authority as a Trainee Transit Officer and help ensure a safe and secure environment for passengers across the rail network. This position combines law enforcement duties with a focus on passenger safety and security, following successful completion of the required training certification.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a first responder to safety and security incidents, managing over 40 million rail boardings yearly.
• Apply tactical awareness and de-escalation techniques to handle challenging and potentially volatile situations.
• Contribute to upholding community safety and ensuring smooth transit operations across the metropolitan rail system.

Candidate Expectations

• Demonstrate critical thinking and sound judgment in maintaining a safe environment.
• Engage in continuous professional development with clear prospects for supervisory and specialist roles.
• Participate in shift work including weekends, public holidays, with consistent start and finish times.

About the Employer

The Public Transport Authority operates Western Australia's extensive and internationally recognized public transport system, facilitating over 150 million boardings annually across buses, ferries, and trains. Focused on safety, respect, integrity, recognition, and sustainability, the PTA fosters an inclusive and diverse workplace that supports a high-performing workforce.

Benefits

• Completion of paid training leading to CPP31318 Certificate III in Security Operations.
• Competitive remuneration including shift penalties and five weeks of annual leave.
• Membership in social clubs with ongoing benefits and access to health and wellbeing programs.
• A supportive, collaborative team culture.

Recruitment Process

Applicants will undergo multiple assessments including aptitude tests (online), mandatory physical fitness evaluations, assessment centre attendance, psychometric tests, and a pre-employment medical examination. Aptitude test results remain valid for 24 months, allowing reapplication after this period if unsuccessful.

Additional Conditions

• Applicants must be Australian or New Zealand citizens or Australian permanent residents.
• The PTA promotes equal opportunities, encouraging applications from disabled persons, Indigenous Australians, and culturally diverse candidates.
• All appointments require integrity clearance, national police clearance, and ongoing compliance with safety and integrity standards.

Application Requirements

• A concise CV limited to 2 pages.
• Written responses to specific questions regarding the duties of a Transit Officer and a past experience successfully de-escalating a tense situation.
• Contact details of two professional referees.

Contact Information

For queries regarding the role, candidates may contact the Transit Manager Security during office hours.