Police Officer
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Government
Police Officer -
Law/Legal
Police Officer
WHO WE ARE
Be the difference! The Metro Transit Police Department is hiring FT Police Officers and Lateral FT Police Officers. Both are eligible for hiring bonuses.
Start -- $40.70 hourly / $84,656 annual
After year 1 -- $43.96 hourly / $91,437 annual
After year 2 -- $47.20 hourly / $98,176 annual
After year 3 -- $50.45 hourly / $104,936 annual
After year 4 -- $54.26 hourly / $112,861 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 .
What you would do in this job
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.
What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications)- 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.
- $1,000 after successful completion of the Academy
- $1,000 after completion of FTO, and
- $2,000 after successfully completing a probationary period.
- 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).
- An associate degree in Law Enforcement from an accredited College or University AND must currently be MN Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) licensed.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
- $4,000 upon successful completion of (6) six months of employment.
- $4,000 upon successful completion of (12) twelve months of employment.
- Bachelor's degree in Law Enforcement from an accredited College or University
- Conversational in a second language other than English
Union:
Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS) 432
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Safety Sensitive: Yes, subject to random DOT drug tests
SELECTION PROCESS:
The MTPD is committed to selecting individuals who are in alignment our mission and the values of honesty, respect, and service. Therefore, candidates will be referred to the hiring supervisor for consideration based on the evidence collected in the following assessment process:
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