METRO TRANSIT POLICE OFFICERS (00-0000-SR)

The Metro Transit Police Department is seeking reliable and dedicated citizens of the community to protect and serve as Police Officers. Successful candidates must have deductive reasoning skills, a good command of the English language, good writing skills, and the ability to work well under pressure and in stressful situations.

Successful applicants must meet these minimum employment qualifications:

• High school graduate or possession of a high school equivalency certificate (GED).
• Current/valid drivers license
• Must be twenty-one (21) years of age on the date of appointment.
• Must be a US citizen.
• Must be physically fit to perform the duties of a police officer.
• Have never been convicted of a felony or serious misdemeanor.

Employee benefits:

• Salary of $44,609 to $80,062 plus shift differential.
• $5,000 signing bonus.
• Opportunity for promotion after five years of sworn service.
• Police Officer 2 & 3 positions
• Clothing allowance of $450 - $900 per year
• Blue Cross/Blue Shield (PPO) health insurance, including major medical, dental, eye care and prescription coverage
• Group life insurance
• Disability retirement plan
• Worker’s compensation plan
• Deferred compensation plan
• Deferred annuity plan
• Paid holidays, annual, sick and military leave/sick leave bank
• Permanent shifts/days off
• Retirement after 25 years of service (no minimum age) at 64%
• Tuition reimbursement plan
• Uniforms and equipment are provided by the Department (academy uniforms must be purchased)
• Free bus & rail transportation

To apply, please see the receptionist in Metro's Jackson Graham Building headquarters for a paper copy of the Metro Transit Police job application.