Entry-Level Police Officer

California San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit; California; On-site; USD 89,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

The BART Police Department is seeking motivated individuals for a purpose-driven career in modern policing. Training begins after hire with a POST-certified Police Academy, followed by on-the-job coaching to build confidence, leadership, and community trust.

No prior law enforcement experience is required — candidates will learn essential skills while serving a dynamic transit system. We offer opportunities to develop through structured training, hands-on patrol experience, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• No prior law enforcement experience required; training will be provided.
• Willingness to work various shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Observe and accurately recall details.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with diverse groups.
• Think critically, remain calm, and make sound decisions.
• Learn and apply complex laws, procedures, and technology tools.
• Build positive relationships with passengers and colleagues.
• Maintain detailed records and prepare clear, professional reports.
• Operate vehicles and radio communications safely and effectively.

Job description

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BART POLICE DEPARTMENT AT JOINBARTPD.COM!

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Salary Information

$7,937.77/ Monthly (Step 20/ Base Salary – While in Academy)

$8,996.14/ Monthly (Step 21 /Base Salary – Upon Academy Completion)

$10,583.69/ Monthly (Step 1/ Base Salary – Upon FTO Completion)

Who May Apply

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

Reports To

Police Sergeant or Lieutenant

Days Off

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

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

Are you ready to launch a purpose-driven career in modern policing—one built on service, innovation, and community trust? Join the BART Police Department and become part of a forward-thinking public safety team protecting one of the nation’s most advanced transportation systems.

We’re looking for motivated, community-minded individuals who want to make a difference. No prior law enforcement experience is required—we will train you in a POST-certified Police Academy after hire and provide you with the skills, confidence, and leadership tools to succeed.

• Observe and accurately recall details
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with diverse groups
• Think critically, remain calm, and make sound decisions
• Learn and apply complex laws, procedures, and technology tools
• Build positive relationships with passengers and colleagues
• Maintain detailed records and prepare clear, professional reports
• Operate vehicles and radio communications safely and effectively

If you’re passionate about public service, committed to fairness, and excited by the idea of contributing to a transformational transportation system, we want you on our team.

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, DMV driving history documents, proof of automobile insurance, marriage or