Police Officer Full-Time
About The Position
Be the difference! The Metro Transit Police Department is hiring FT Police Officers and Lateral FT Police Officers. Both are eligible for hiring bonuses. 2025 Salary Rates: Start -- $39.51 hourly / $82,181 annual After year 1 -- $42.68 hourly / $88,774 annual After year 2 -- $45.83 hourly / $95,326 annual After year 3 -- $48.98 hourly / $101,878 annual After year 4 -- $52.68 hourly / $109,574 annual The Metro Transit Police Department is one of the fastest growing agencies in the state due to the expansion of light rail and Rapid Transit Bus systems. We are a licensed police force committed to the safety of our customers and employees, serving eight counties and approximately 85 cities in the region. There is an authorized strength of 171 full-time officers, 70 community service offers, and 34 administrative staff dedicated to one thing: public safety on and near our transit system. Our mission statement is: Safeguarding the transit community with integrity and professionalism while building trust through community partnerships. We strive to provide excellent police service each and every day. Our core values of honesty, respect, and service are how we will fulfill our mission. We are committed to maintaining and cultivating a diverse department, reflective of the communities we serve. Nearly half of our force is made up of women and people of color. To find out more about the Metro Transit Police Department, please clickhere. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a good work/life balance.More about why you should join us! As a Sworn Full-Time Metro Transit Police Officer,you willprotect employees and passengers, and safeguard property and equipment of Metro Transit across all municipalities of our eight county Metro-wide system. You will patrol assigned areas in a squad car, on foot, or onboard public transit and perform visual inspections and recognize, respond, investigate, and enforce violations of laws and ordinances.
Requirements
- An associate degree in Law Enforcement from an accredited College or University AND must currently be MN Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) licensed or eligible to be POST licensed as a full-time peace officer in the State of Minnesota by the time of conditional offer.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
- Must currently be employed full-time in a sworn position by a law enforcement agency.
- Must have at least 18 months of continuous experience in a sworn position (must be immediately preceding employment with Metro Transit to be eligible for the hiring bonus).
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Law Enforcement from an accredited College or University
- Conversational in a second language other than English
Responsibilities
- protect employees and passengers
- safeguard property and equipment of Metro Transit across all municipalities of our eight county Metro-wide system
- patrol assigned areas in a squad car, on foot, or onboard public transit
- perform visual inspections and recognize, respond, investigate, and enforce violations of laws and ordinances
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
