Entry-Level Police Officer

Entry-Level Police Officer

Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both : 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program.

This position is represented by the BART Police Officers Association (BPOA). Note that successful candidates will start at the base salary while in the Academy.

$ 7,782.66 / Monthly (Step 20 / Base Salary While in Academy)

$ 8,819.73 / Monthly (Step 21 / Base Salary Upon Academy Completion)

$ 10,376.16 / Monthly (Step 1 / Base Salary Upon FTO Completion)

All current BART employees and qualified individuals who are not yet BART employees.

Reports To Police Sergeant or Lieutenant

Days Off As assigned. Must be willing to work various shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

The BART Police Department is a progressive agency and has been on the forefront and in some cases the model approach to training in the areas of fair and impartial policing, bias-based policing, crisis intervention, cultural competence training, and de-escalation training. The mission of the BART Police Department is to ensure a safe environment within our transit system, reduce crime through a highly visible police presence, and proactive enforcement of the law, and to promote public confidence by working in partnership with our stakeholders and the communities we serve.

Under general supervision, the entry-level police officer performs a variety of peace officer duties involving the protection of life and property, providing information and assistance to the public, enforcement of laws and ordinances, conducting criminal investigations and crime prevention and suppression activities; and performing related work as assigned.

Entry-Level Police Officer : Selected candidates will be required to successfully complete a CA POST-mandated Basic Police Academy, a Field Training Officer (FTO) Program and successfully complete a one-year probationary period (from the date of graduation from the Academy). Following the completion of the probationary period, patrol shift assignments are made on a seniority basis. Officers may be required to work weekends, nights, and holidays.

Applicants applying for the Entry Level Police Officer position may also be eligible for consideration for the following positions (upon completion of the selection process; based on qualifications and District needs) : Police Admin Specialist, Fare Inspection Officer, Transit Ambassador or Community Services Officer.

The selection process will include the following five (5) phases :

Phase 1 Pre-Screening Application Background Questionnaire

Phase 2 POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) written exam and Physical Agility Test

Phase 3 Review and Evaluation of Personal History Statement

Phase 4 Oral Panel Interview

Phase 5 Investigative Background Check

The successful candidate must have an employment history demonstrating reliability and dependability; provide copies of certificates, diplomas or other documents as requested and / or required by law, including those establishing his / her right to work in the U. S.; pass a pre-employment medical examination which includes a drug and alcohol screen, and which is specific to the essential job functions and requirements. Pre-employment processing will also include an extensive background check and successful completion of a polygraph exam. (Does not apply to current full-time BART Police Department employees unless specific job requires additional evaluations).

If selected to proceed in the background investigative phase of the process, you will be asked to provide some essential documents. The following are some of the documents you may be asked to provide naturalization / citizenship papers, birth certificates, school transcripts, proof of selective service (men only), DMV driving history documents, proof of automobile insurance, marriage or divorce certificates (if applicable), and POST certificates (if applicable).

The selection process for this position will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Candidates that are unsuccessful in the written, physical agility and / or oral board process can immediately reapply online for future openings. However, candidates that are unsuccessful in the investigative background process must wait at least 6 months before reapplying.

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons.