Lateral Police Officer

Overview

Metra is seeking Illinois certified Officers to join the Metra Police Department. Applicants must provide their PTIB number. Illinois Certified Officers with five or more years of experience as an Illinois police officer will start at a higher rate of pay per the collective bargaining agreement.

Metra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America, serving Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Kane, and McHenry Counties. The agency links communities in Northeastern Illinois by providing safe, reliable, and efficient service. The Police Department preserves peace and public safety throughout Metra’s 6-county region. Officers safeguard the lives of Metra commuters, employees, and those who use the Metra Rail System, provide support during emergencies, and work in partnership with federal, state, and local law enforcement to develop a safe environment.

Metra Officers perform proactive policing, enforce laws and ordinances, and maintain order in public gatherings on Metra property. They conduct preliminary criminal and fatality investigations, patrol rail yards and stations, and may drive police vehicles, ride trains or bicycles, or walk as part of their duties. Officers locate victims, witnesses, documents, and information; conduct interviews; collect and preserve evidence; prepare reports;

and testify in court. They perform lifesaving procedures and other related duties as required.

Incumbents work under both inside and outside environmental conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow. This position is subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing. This is a union position. Starting pay rates may vary based on entry rates in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act, not the Social Security Administration, and employees should consider this in planning employment terms.

• Date Posted: 1/12/2026
• Posting End Date: 2/12/2026
• Location: 31-Police and Special Agents
• City: Chicago
• State: IL
• Country: United States of America
• Category: Protective Service Workers
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Salary Mid Point: $43.32
• Salary Range: $35.59 – $51.05

Metra Police Officers are sworn officers responsible for safeguarding the Metra rail system; maintaining order and safety; providing testimony and support for court proceedings; rendering first aid; and taking appropriate action in the interest of public safety. Responsibilities include proactive policing, enforcing laws and ordinances, apprehending criminals, protecting life and property, and preserving peace and order at public gatherings on Metra properties.

They perform preliminary criminal and fatality investigations, patrol rail yards and stations, operate police vehicles, ride trains or bicycles, and walk as needed. Officers locate victims and witnesses, gather documents and information, conduct interviews, and record statements; identify, collect, and preserve physical evidence; prepare reports; and testify in court as expert witnesses. They perform lifesaving procedures and other related duties as required.