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The MTA is hiring collecting agents at a salary of $27.35 per hour for a 40-hour work week increasing to $39.08 per hour in the 6th year of service.
Collecting Agents, under supervision, perform routine work involved in the collection, transportation and delivery of revenue and fare media from various New York City Transit and other MTA agency facilities and locations including subway, elevated and surface lines to the central revenue and fare media bureau and from the revenue bureau to banks or depositories; stock MetroCard Vending Machines (MVM), OMNY machines and provide security for MVM technicians; complete forms; keep records; make reports; serve as armed revenue guards; drive armored trucks; and perform related work.
Some of the physical activities performed by Collecting Agents and environmental conditions experienced are: lifting and carrying revenue bags and cash boxes; working as a crew member on armored trucks; walking at a fast pace; standing for long periods; frequently stepping up to and down from two-foot heights; and working outdoors in all weather conditions.
Special Working Conditions: Collecting Agents may be required to work various shifts, including nights, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
The current minimum salary for Collecting Agent is $27.35 per hour for a 40-hour work week increasing to $39.08 per hour in the sixth year of service. These rates are subject to change. The benefits of this position include, but are not limited to, night and weekend salary differentials, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, a comprehensive medical plan and a pension plan.
Experience and Licensure Requirements: by the last day of the Application Period, you must meet the following requirements in "1" and "2" below:
1. Experience
A. Three years of full-time experience as an armed armored car guard, armed security guard, armed peace officer, armed military police officer or comparable armed work experience in a related field; or three years of full-time experience in New York City Transit as a Station Agent or Transit Property Protection Agent; or
B. Two years of full-time experience described in "1A" above, plus at least two years of full-time experience as an unarmed armored car guard or security guard, peace officer, military police officer or in a position performing comparable work; and
2. License
A. Possession of a valid Carry Business, Limited Carry Business, Carry Guard or Special Carry Guard Handgun License issued by the New York City Police Department or issued by a jurisdiction in New York State, valid for carry in New York City Persons retired from public service are advised to consult with their pension system regarding the pension implications of a possible appointment as a Collecting Agent with New York City Transit
To learn more about this job visit: https://www.mta.info/document/206426?utm_source=bandana
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