Job Information
MTA Special Inspector (Assistant Chief) in Brooklyn, New York
Special Inspector (Assistant Chief)
Job ID: 15320
Business Unit: New York City Transit
Location: Brooklyn, NY, United States
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Department: Office Of Labor Relations
Date Posted: Apr 11, 2026
Description
Job Information:
Title : Special Inspector (Assistant Chief)
Department : Security
Authority : OA
Division/Unit : Bus Fare Enforcement- EAGLE Teams
Work Location : Various
Hours : Various
Compensation :
Salary Range: $108,034 flat rate
Deadline (If Applicable) :
4/30/2026
Reporting Manager (If Applicable) :
Manager
Responsibilities
The Special Inspector (assigned as Assistant Chief) will be responsible for maintaining security services at all NYC Transit Shops/Yards/Depots/Facilities and Locations. These individuals will have a variety of assignments, including the supervision of fare evasion and vandalism enforcement teams, as well as security supervisory management, sensitive and confidential investigations, coordination surveillance work, identification of vulnerabilities and their mitigation strategies, and the efficient deployment of personnel and assets.
In addition, some of the selected candidates may be assigned to the camera unit to retrieve videos, install, test, maintain, and repair Department of Security Deployable Cameras throughout New York City Transit property.
Equipment; read will include responding to requests for video by retrieving deployable camera electronic media troubleshoot and maintain deployable cameras (analog and IP), video recording equipment, network equipment (routers, switches, servers, etc.), PCs, digital video recorders, network video recorders, wireless CCTV equipment; read and interpret camera wiring diagrams, schematic diagrams, technical manuals, station; conduct video investigations by review of electronic media for incidents occurring on NYCT property.
The selected candidates will be required to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends and holidays. This individual will be required to drive a NYC Transit vehicle and will also be required to work under adverse conditions, e.g. in subway tunnels, platforms, train yards, depots, and street level bus stops.
Education and Experience
A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five (5) years of full-time experience as an investigator, of which one (1) year must have been as an investigator in the field; or
A satisfactory equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Desired Skills:
An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college.
Fifteen years of experience in Security Management, Law Enforcement, and/or Counter Terrorism/Intelligence, Military Police/Intelligence or enforcement capacity is preferable. (Transit Security is considered highly desired.)
Ten years of experience in supervising and/or managing Security, Military Police, Intelligence, Law Enforcement, or enforcement personnel.
Knowledge of CCTV Camera Surveillance System Monitoring.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Problem-solving and logistical skills relating to security/property protection enforcement.
Strong understanding of Microsoft Office Applications.
Selection Method
Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview.
All selected candidates will be subject to a full background investigation that includes employment and education. Discrepancies may lead to dismissal.
Other Information
Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”).
Equal Employment Opportunity
MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.
The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.