Lateral Police Officer & Academy Graduate (BPOA)

BART 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.

$15,000 HIRING BONUS (Terms and Conditions apply)

Salary Information

This position is represented by BART Police Officers Association Employees (BPOA).

Academy Graduate (while in Field Training)

$8,819.73 / Monthly (778 / Step 21)

Lateral Police Officer

$12,450.81 / Monthly (778 / Step 5)

Top Step Salary Incentives Include :

• POST Senior Officer Intermediate / Advanced Certificate (3%-6% pay above Police Officer step 5 upon completion of probation)
• Longevity Pay (based on 10, 14, and 20 years of service with BART PD)
• Educational Incentive (3% AA, 7% BA / BS)
• Work Schedule : 3 / 12, 4 / 12 hybrid schedule
• Shift Differential (7% swings, 9.5% graveyard)

Who May Apply

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

Days Off

As assigned. Must be able to work various shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime.

Reports To

Chief of Police or designee.

Department

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.

Current Assignment

Under general supervision, 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, criminal investigation and crime prevention and suppression; performs related work as assigned.

Lateral Peace Officer (and Academy Graduates) Qualifications :

Laterals must have a CA POST Basic Certificate and be currently employed as a full-time salaried Peace Officer in the State of California.

Academy Graduates must have a valid certificate of completion from a CA POST-mandated Basic Academy. Please attach a copy of your certificate from a CA POST-mandated Basic Academy to your application.

All laterals and police academy graduates are required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period from the date of hire. All new hires will be required to successfully complete a Field Training Program. Following the completion of the Field Training Program and probationary period, patrol shift assignments are made on a seniority basis. Officers may be required to work weekends, nights and holidays.

NOTE : To be considered a Lateral (Direct) or Academy Graduate candidate, you must be employed currently (or previously) as a full-time salaried Peace Officer in the State of California. If Academy Graduate, may be required to show proof of graduation from the Academy.

Selection Process

This position is represented by BART Police Officers Association Employees (BPOA).

Applications will be screened to assure that minimum qualifications are met. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will then be referred to the Police Department for the completion of further selection processes. The selection process will include 4 phases. Candidates must pass each phase to move on to the next phase of the selection process.

Phase 1 : Pre-Screening Background Questionnaire. Applicants that successfully clear the pre-screening background questionnaire will be eligible to move forward in the selection process.

Phase 2 : Minimum Qualifications Screening

Phase 3 : Oral Boards and a writing assessment

Phase 4 : Background Investigation

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.

Eligibility to Reapply

Candidates that are unsuccessful in the oral board process can reapply online for future openings. However, 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.

Examples of Duties

Minimum Qualifications

Education : Possession of a high school diploma, GED or recognized equivalent college credits, military or customer service experience highly desirable. Other Requirements : Must possess a valid California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record. Must be physically able to drag a body weighing up to 165 pounds. Must be physically able to lift and carry equipment and boxes weighing up to 50 pounds. Must be able to meet physical, psychological and background standards. Must obtain required P.O.S.T. certification. Must remain firearm qualified. Must be able to work various shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime.

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical,