The Metro Transit Police Department is hiring FT Police Officers and Lateral FT Police Officers. Both are eligible for hiring bonuses!
The Metro Transit Police Department is one of the fastest growing law enforcement agencies in the state due 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, 80 part-time officers, 70 community service officers 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.
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 click here.
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.
Union: Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS) 432
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Safety Sensitive: Yes, subject to random DOT drug tests
SELECTION PROCESS:
Candidates will be referred to the hiring supervisor for consideration based on the results of the following assessment process:
Convictions are not an automatic disqualification from the selection process and must fall within Minnesota State Statute 6700.0700.
IMPORTANT: If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration.