Transit Police Careers

Join our law enforcement team

Help us keep one of the country’s largest transit systems safe.

We are looking for energetic people who want to be the difference in their communities. If that’s you, come join us.

Full-Time Police Officer

We have opportunities for new officers as well as lateral transfers from other police departments. You'll receive a hiring bonus, excellent benefits, and the ability to work in our many specialty units. Learn all about it. 

Part-Time Community Service Officers

Community Service Officers (CSOs) provide varied support services to the department by performing duties that do not require a licensed peace officer. This is a uniformed non-sworn position that provides police visibility and customer relations to the public, with a focus on the transit riding community.

Benefits

  • Start at $28+/hour
  • Tuition reimbursement of up to $18,000
  • Guaranteed monthly retirement income through Minnesota State Retirement System pension fund
  • Deferred compensation (457) plan
  • Medical, dental, life, and vision insurance
  • Free health clinic
  • Bus/rail pass 

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) 
  • Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university program seeking a degree in a law enforcement-related field
  • Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
  • Ability to regularly work a minimum of 20-25 hours per week 

Apply now as a CSO

Community Service Officer Pathway Program

Metro Transit Police will assist those with no law enforcement experience or degree to become a Community Service Officer (CSO) with MTPD. Through the CSO Pathway Program, participants will have the opportunity to be hired as a CSO, earn 12 college credits paid for by MTPD, and be prepared for a career in law enforcement.

CSOs provide varied support services to the department by performing duties that do not require a licensed peace officer. This is a uniformed, non-sworn position that provides police visibility and customer relations to the public, with a focus on the transit riding community.

Program highlights:

  • No law enforcement experience or degree required
  • Complete the CSO Preparation course 
  • Earn 12+ college credits

As a CSO you will:

  • Serve and support communities that use Metro Transit services
  • Work with MTPD police officers
  • Earn $28.53/hour and be eligible for benefits

Apply to the CSO Pathway Program 

Transit Police Explorers Program

Not yet in college/university but are drawn to police work? Law Enforcement Exploring is an MTPD-sponsored program that provides career information and hands-on experience to students ages 14 - 20. Explorers learn the duties and responsibilities of police officers in areas including but not limited to:

  • Burglaries
  • Crime scene searches
  • Crisis intervention
  • First aid
  • Traffic crash investigations
  • Traffic stops

Following regular interactions with police officers, Explorers can apply the information and tactics they learn in mock situations at the Minnesota Law Enforcement Conference each April, and at the National Law Enforcement Explorer Conference. Join us and turn your passion into a career path!

Get more information about the Transit Police Explorers Program by emailing [email protected].