Metro Transit Police Officer

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Metro Transit Police Officer protects the life, safety and welfare of transit patrons and employees, and enforces laws and regulations,
Join the Metro Transit Police Department and Serve with Purpose!

Are you ready to protect the safety and welfare of transit patrons while advancing your career? As a Metro Transit Police Officer, you will uphold the law, investigate crimes, and make a tangible difference in our community. With full arrest powers in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia, you'll have the authority to protect and serve across the region.

• -Professional Growth:
  Our officer's benefit from continuous training and development, preparing them for increasing responsibilities and career advancement opportunities.
• -Lateral Move Program:
  Having demonstrated excellence through your education, during your career and or work history, potential candidates have the opportunity to be considered for higher earnings up to $91,906. Qualified Laterals include Sworn Officers, Correctional Officers, Military and those with a Bachelor's Degree or higher education credentials.
• -Comprehensive Benefits:
  Enjoy a competitive starting salary of $74,505, a $20K signing bonus, robust benefits package, and the security of working within a respected and stable organization.

In this dynamic, fast-paced role, you'll perform critical tasks including crime scene investigation, crisis response, patrol duties, and more. Join a team committed to ensuring safety in the community and the Metro system.

We're excited to share that as part of our recruitment process, the Metro Transit Police Department includes a written examination during the background evaluation phase. Good news! This requirement will be waived for lateral police officers, military veterans, and anyone with a four-year college degree.

We want all applicants to be prepared and confident! Our physical agility test is designed to ensure you're ready for the demands and essential functions of the job. To follow are details for the Physical Agility assessment.

• Complete a 1.5-mile run in 17 minutes and 54 seconds

• Do 12 push-ups in 1 minute

• Complete 23 sit-ups in 1 minute

Looking forward to seeing you succeed!

Lateral transfers will be considered for candidates with current military occupational skills and/or service occupational codes (SOC) listed below or have similar documented training/designations.

US Air Force Security Forces, Combat Control, Combat Rescue Officer, Pararescue, Tactical Air Control Party Specialist, Special Operations

US Army
11B, 11C, 18B, 31B, 31K

US Marine Corps, 5812, 5813, 5814, 5816, 5819

US Navy
001509, 002650, 2005, 2006, 2009, 2099, 90IT, 90IU, 90MP, 9545, MA Master-At-Arms

US Coast Guard
741

The Metro Transit Police Officer protects the life, safety and welfare of transit patrons and employees, enforces laws and regulations, investigates crimes committed on or against facilities owned, controlled, or operated by the Authority, and protects Authority revenue. The incumbent serves as a sworn police officer with full apprehension and arrest powers throughout the Transit zone. The Metro Transit Police Officer must obtain and maintain police certification in the District of Columbia, State of Maryland and Commonwealth of Virginia.

This position requires a substantial element of personal risk. Additionally, this position requires tactful conscientious and efficient performance of duties under minimal direct supervision.

Twelve (12) months after an employee achieves a particular grade level (i.e. Grades D, C, B, A and AA), he/she shall advance to the next grade level provided he/she has taken and passed the required written and practical test(s), acquired the applicable certifications and has met the other requirements.

• Investigates crimes or incidents, preserves evidence, identifies witnesses and protects the crime scene pending the arrival of investigating officer(s) and supervising official(s).

• Responds to calls for police matters, disaster and emergency incidents. Performs…