Serve and Protect

Metro Transit Police is seeking decisive and intelligent decision-makers with the discipline, dedication, and initiative to make our system a safe and welcoming space. As a full-fledged police department within a unique environment that stretches across the DMV, we serve and protect millions of bus, rail and Access riders every year.

What We Offer

Pay

We offer a starting salary of $74,505 for entry-level police officer positions. Applicants with prior law enforcement will be offered a starting salary that is commensurate with their years of experience to a maximum of five years. The maximum starting salary is currently $91,906. Applicants with military, corrections and higher education may also qualify for higher entry level salaries not to exceed $91,906.

Benefits

• Salary of $74,505 to $133,718, plus shift differential
• Opportunity for promotion after five years of sworn service
• Police Officer 2/3 positions
• Clothing allowance of $1,000 to $1,500 per year
• Blue Cross/Blue Shield (PPO) health insurance, including major medical, dental, eye care, and prescription coverage
• Group life insurance
• Disability retirement plan
• Worker's compensation plan
• Deferred compensation annuity plan
• Paid holidays; accrued sick, annual, and compensatory leave
• Paid military leave for training purposes
• Permanent shifts/days off
• Retirement after 25 years of service (no minimum age)
• Tuition reimbursement plan
• Provided uniforms and equipment
• Free bus/rail transportation

Qualifications

• United States citizen at least 20 years, 6 months of age
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid U.S. driver's license
• Successful completion of the physical agility test
• Must not have been convicted of a felony or serious misdemeanor
• Military veterans must have an honorable discharge
• No recent drug use

If you meet the minimum requirements, you will undergo a thorough background investigation which includes references; driving, credit, employment and criminal history; oral board interview; truth verification test; psychological evaluation; and a medical exam.

Training

• 1,492 hours of academic and performance-based training at entry level and 10 additional weeks of field training prior to being assigned to individual patrol
• Recertification training as required by law, as well as additional professional training in areas that are job-specific and mission-oriented
• Programs include, but are not limited to: anti-terrorism, bicycle, explosive detection, canine, explosive ordinance disposal, special response team, civil disturbance, crime scene search and motorcycle