Transit Police

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Ideal for those passionate about public safety and community protection.
Ensure safe and secure transit environments for millions of daily commuters.
Engage in dynamic, on-the-ground security operations in bustling transit hubs.

💰 Earn $0-$0

📚 High School Diploma or GED

⏱️ 12–24 MONTH TRAINING

📈 3.5% JOB GROWTH

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What You’ll Do

Protect and police railroad and transit property, employees, or passengers.

Prepare reports documenting investigation activities and results.
Monitor transit areas and conduct security checks to protect railroad properties, patrons, and employees.
Apprehend or remove trespassers or thieves from railroad property or coordinate with law enforcement agencies in apprehensions and removals.
Direct security activities at derailments, fires, floods, or strikes involving railroad property.
Patrol railroad yards, cars, stations, or other facilities to protect company property or shipments and to maintain order.

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Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED

Career Prospects

Good (Increasing by 1-5%)

Training Time

1 to 2 years

Job Openings

200 Annually

Median Earnings

$72,250 Nationally

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Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

Influencing or leading others
Using data or completing tasks
Working with my hands

You are skilled in 💫

Active Listening
Coordination
Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Service Orientation
Speaking

You value 🙏

Having support
Having freedom
Personal relationships

Deep Dive

Transit Police

Explore career pathways, key skills, and what each role has to offer.

Pathways to this Career

Learn about the education and training paths that can lead to this career — and what to expect from each one.

Vocational School

A vocational school typically equips students with specialized skills and practical training in specific trades or occupations, enhancing their employability and providing direct pathways to relevant careers.

🎓 Skills-Focused

⏱️ FINISH IN 6 months - 2 years

Associate's Degree

An associate's degree typically provides graduates with foundational knowledge and skills for entry-level jobs in the graduate's industry, or serves as a stepping stone towards further education.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 2-3 years

Bachelor's Degree

A bachelor's degree typically results in increased knowledge about a variety of academic subjects, specialized knowledge in a focused field of study, and is considered the foundational qualification for many careers.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 4-5+ years