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BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT (BART) BART POLICE HEADQUARTERS 101 8TH STREET OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA 94607 510-464-6203 https://www.bart.gov/about/jobs
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Updated: July 28, 2023
Job Classification: Entry-Level Police Officer
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San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) is currently hiring Entry-Level Police Officers. Candidates are required to take the NTN Frontline exam.
Salary Information:
$7,300.80/ Monthly (Step 20/ Base Salary – While in Academy)$8,273.28/ Monthly (Step 21 /Base Salary – Upon Academy Completion)$9,733.29/ Monthly (Step 1/ Base Salary – Upon FTO Completion)
Note that successful candidates will start at the Base Salary while in the Academy.
Benefits Information:
BART offers comprehensive compensation and benefits programs. Benefits include CalPERS pension; excellent medical (effective January 1, 2023 current employee cost $160.96 monthly for most plans), vision, and dental coverage; supplemental insurances; paid holidays and vacation; as well as two investment programs, one of which is entirely funded by BART. BART does not participate in Social Security. Additional benefits include:
• Opportunities for double time pay• Lifetime medical after 15 years of service, 50% after10 years of service• 9% EPMC conversion pay for final year of service(Classic employees)• PERS Classic employees retain their Classic status• Educational reimbursement ($4k per fiscal year)• Bilingual extra pay incentive• Premier medical, dental, and vision benefits• FTO (5% extra pay); K9 unit ($950/mo. extra pay)• Other special assignments include: Regional SWATTeam, Detective, JTTF, Background Investigator,Training Officer, Evidence Tech, CAP Team, NarcoticsTask Force• Training that exceeds POST standards• Free BART transportation for employees anddependents• Opportunity to work in multiple Bay Area countiesand communities
Contact:
BART Police Recruiter
Call: (510) 464-7681
Text JOINBARTPD to 510-288-3152
Email: BPDEmployment@bart.gov
Additional Requirements:
Under general supervision, the entry-level police officer 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, conducting criminal investigations and crime prevention and suppression activities; and performing related work as assigned. Knowledge of:•Basic law enforcement terminology and concepts.•Techniques for dealing with varied groups of people.•Standard record keeping and report writing procedures and techniques.
Ability to:•Observe and accurately recall places, names, faces and incidents.•Understand and follow oral and written directions.•Interpret and apply complex laws, procedures and policies.•Analyze situations and make rapid, sound independent judgments within legal and procedural guidelines.•Use two-way radio communication equipment effectively.•Drive a motor vehicle safely.•Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.•Maintain accurate records and prepare clear, concise and competent reports. •Must possess a valid California driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record.
Other Requirements:•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 POST certification.•Must remain firearm qualified.•Must be able to work various shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime.
Hiring Process:
All eligible applicants will be invited to the POST written examination and the physical agility examinations. Applicants must then successfully pass tests to move on to the next phases of the selection process. The selection process will include 4 phases. Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications and pass each phase to move on to the next phase of the selection process. Phase 1: Entry-Level Law Enforcement (LE) Written Exam Phase 2: Physical Agility TestPhase 3: Oral Panel InterviewPhase 4: Investigative Background Check (includes a psychological and polygraph exam).
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 a background check.
Department Overview:
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.
City Info:
San Francisco, San Mateo, Alameda, Contra Costa, and Santa Clara counties
