Special police officer Jobs in Philadelphia, PA

OVERALL DESCRIPTION

Since 1981, the SEPTA Transit Police Department has been dedicated to keeping customers safe and secure, while protecting SEPTA property and staff.

SEPTA Transit Police Officers are responsible for policing the entire regional SEPTA system, covering an area of five Pennsylvania counties (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia) and three states (Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania).

Nearly 220+ officers serve and protect within the 2,200 square-mile SEPTA service area. There are three patrol districts, allowing officers to easily respond to emergencies while empowering them to quickly make decisions and address local issues.

The SEPTA Transit Police Department extends beyond the regular beat with units of specially trained officers. These units receive an additional level of training and provide specialized support in policing a public transit system.

OVERVIEW TRANSIT POLICE OFFICER :

Join the SEPTA Transit Police Department

SEPTA’s Recruitment Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Transit Police Officer

for the next Police Academy class starting July, 2024.

Salary range : Starting rate in Police Academy $60,240 - increases to $66,508 after graduation. Future increases up to $90k+.

SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILTIES :

• Enforces rules or regulations.
• Interviews witnesses to obtain information about incidents.
• Prepares investigation or incident reports.
• Patrols properties to maintain safety.
• Maintains surveillance of individuals or establishments, records information about suspicious objects.
• Apprehends criminal suspects.
• Collaborates with other law enforcement while responding to incidents.
• Investigates illegal or suspicious activities.
• Complies with all Authority and departmental safety and security policies and procedures as well as all applicable job safety responsibilities. Reports any safety concerns, compromises or hazards affecting operations, the public, self and / or other employees. Responsible for personal safety and is encouraged to promote the safety of others.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE :

SEPTA BENEFITS :

SEPTA provides outstanding benefit and retirement programs :

Medical Benefits – Current HMO annual premium contribution = of 40-hour hourly rate

These plans have no employee annual premium contribution :

Additional benefits we offer :

TRANSIT POLICE OFFICER COMPENSATION :

SEPTA Police Officers’ salaries on the level of Police Departments throughout the Philadelphia region.

A $5,000 recruitment bonus will be paid in June 2025 :

SEPTA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. height="0" width="0" style="display : none;visibility : hidden

Nearest Major Market : Philadelphia