Police Officer - FT Lateral (HIRING BONUS)

Metro Transit Police Department is looking for LATERAL Officers!!

Work for Metro Transit Police Department and receive a $8,000 Hiring Bonus!

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

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 31 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.

Paid time off and additional compensation

• Annual Leave accrued based on Service Credit - starting at 5 hours per pay period
• 48 hours of floating holiday after probation, 6 paid holidays
• Longevity pay after 5, 10, and 15 years of service (5 - 9%)
• FTO, Overtime, holiday, and night differential pay
• Annual uniform allowance
• Annually, we provide numerous hours of continuing education to our officers
• Tuition reimbursement (per the Met Council Learning and Tuition Requests Procedure)

Insurance plans for you and your family

• Medical (2 plans available)
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employer paid basic life insurance; employee paid supplemental life options

Career Development

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.

• 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.

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:

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. Chief Selection Interview - Interview including the Chief of Police.
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.