Police Officer

WHO WE ARE

Be the difference! The Metro Transit Police Department is hiring full‑time (FT) Police Officers and Lateral FT Police Officers. Both positions are eligible for hiring bonuses.

2026 Salary Rates:
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. Our authorized strength is 171 full‑time officers, 55 community service officers, and 40 administrative staff dedicated to 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 every day. Our core values of honesty, service, and respect 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. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a good work/life balance.

As a Sworn Full‑Time Metro Transit Police Officer, you will protect 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.

• An associate degree in Law Enforcement from an accredited college or university AND must currently be MN Post 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. (
  
  Note:
  
  A conditional offer is only extended after the background is complete. Verification of eligibility for license must be available by this time.)
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

FT Officers are eligible for up to a $4,000 hiring bonus:

• $1,000 after successful completion of the Academy
• $1,000 after completion of FTO
• $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 POST licensed.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Lateral Officers are eligible for an $8,000 hiring bonus.

• $4,000 upon successful completion of six months of employment.
• $4,000 upon successful completion of twelve months of employment.

What additional skills and experience would be helpful (desired qualifications):

• 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

The MTPD is committed to selecting individuals who align with 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: