Transit and Railroad Police

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Transit and Railroad Police

What they do

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

Also Called: Law Enforcement Officer, Patrol Man, Patrol Officer, Patrolman, Police Captain, Police Specialist, Railroad Police, Railroad Police Officer, Transit Police Officer, Law Enforcement Officer, Patrol Man, Patrol Officer, Patrolman, Police Captain, Police Specialist, Railroad Police, Railroad Police Officer, Transit Police Officer

$52,550
Starting Salary (2023)
$72,250
Median Salary (2023)
3.2%
Projected Job Growth
2,360
Employment (2022)

Typical Tasks

Prepare reports documenting investigation activities and results.
Enforce traffic laws regarding the transit system and reprimand individuals who violate them.
Monitor transit areas and conduct security checks to protect railroad properties, patrons, and employees.
Examine credentials of unauthorized persons attempting to enter secured areas.
Patrol railroad yards, cars, stations, or other facilities to protect company property or shipments and to maintain order.

A day in the life

What kind of work is this?

Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Enterprising
Business based Work

What personality traits do you need to succeed?

Self-Control
Stress Tolerance
Integrity
Dependability
Leadership
Initiative

What key skills are needed for this job?

Speaking
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Complex Problem Solving
Monitoring
Social Perceptiveness

Expected Knowledge

Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Law and Government
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Common Activities

Documenting/Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

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