Transit & Railroad Police

Also Called: Patrolman, Railroad Police, Railroad Police Officer, Transit Police Officer

Bachelor's Degree

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$52,550

Entry Salary

Average

Job outlook

What Transit & Railroad Police do

Protect and police railroad and transit property, employees, or passengers.

  • Prepare reports documenting investigation activities and results.
  • Monitor transit areas and conduct security checks to protect railroad properties, patrons, and employees.
  • Apprehend or remove trespassers or thieves from railroad property or coordinate with law enforcement agencies in apprehensions and removals.
Industry Areas:

Homeland Security

Training Program Areas:

OCT-Only Homeland Security • Security & Protective Services

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Work Context

  • Electronic Mail
  • In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  • Contact With Others
  • Deal With External Customers
  • Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Tools

  • Police vehicles
  • Weapon or explosives detectors and supplies
  • Handcuffs
  • Notebook computers
  • Handguns

Technology

Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Data base user interface and query software
Law enforcement information databases
National Crime Information Center NCIC database

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Critical Thinking
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Monitoring

Knowledge

Safety and Government
public safety and security
law and government
Arts and Humanities
English language
Business
customer service
management
Transportation
movement of people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road

Education

  • 28% Bachelor's degree
  • 26% Some college, no degree
  • 21% High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Correctional Officers & Jailers

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

Job Training Match

Police Identification & Records Officers

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Transit & Railroad Police Currently Selected

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

 Job Training Match

Computer Network Architects

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • Albany Technical College

    Albany, GA

  • Anderson University

    Anderson, SC

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Enterprising (Persuader)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Integrity
  • Self Control
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Dependability
  • Leadership
  • Adaptability/Flexibility

Values

  • Relationships
  • Support
  • Independence

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic
  • Hearing and Speech
  • Visual Understanding

This is what Transit & Railroad Police across the country typically make.

$25.27 / hour
$52,550 /year

Entry Level

$34.73 / hour
$72,250 /year

Median Level

$51.97 / hour
$108,090 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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