Police Officer Full-Time

Be the difference! 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 agencies in the state due to 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, 55 community service offers, and 40 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 every day. Our core values of honesty, service, and respect are how we will fulfill our mission.

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.

• An associate degree in Law Enforcement from an accredited College or University AND must currently be MN Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) licensed or eligible to be POST licensed as a full-time peace officer in the State of Minnesota by the time of conditional offer. Note: A conditional offer is only extended after the background is complete. Verification of eligibility for license must be available by this time.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

• $1,000 after successful completion of the Academy
• $1,000 after completion of FTO, and
• $2,000 after successfully completing a probationary period.

• Must currently be employed full-time in a sworn position by a law enforcement agency.
• Must have at least 18 months of continuous experience in a sworn position (must be immediately preceding employment with Metro Transit to be eligible for the hiring bonus).
• An associate degree in Law Enforcement from an accredited College or University AND must currently be MN Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) licensed.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

• $4,000 upon successful completion of (6) six months of employment.
• $4,000 upon successful completion of (12) twelve months of employment.

• Bachelor's degree in law enforcement from an accredited College or University
• Conversational in a second language other than English

Union : Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS) 432
FLSA : Non-Exempt
Safety Sensitive: Yes, subject to random DOT drug tests

SELECTION PROCESS:
The MTPD is committed to selecting individuals who align with our mission and the values of honesty, respect, and service. Therefore, candidates will be referred to the hiring supervisor for consideration based on the evidence collected in the following assessment process:

1. Minimum Qualification Review - Review by Human Resources to ensure minimum qualifications are met.
2. Structured Panel Interview - Scored interview by a panel of Metro Transit/Met Council staff.
3. Subject Matter Expert Review
4. Background Check - Candidates must pass a thorough background investigation conducted by the Metro Transit Police Department.
5. Psychological Evaluation - After passing the background check, a conditional offer of employment may be extended. All candidates must be recommended for hire based on the psychological evaluation.
6. Medical Examination / Work Performance Test / Drug test - Candidates must successfully pass the medical examination, work performance and pre-employment drug screen.

Convictions are not an automatic disqualification from the selection process and must fall within Minnesota State Statute 6700.0700.