Pay
We offer a starting salary of 53,012 for entry level police officer positions.
Lateral Entry
Applicants with prior law enforcement experience will be offered a starting salary that is commensurate with their years of experience to a maximum of five years. The Maximum starting salary is currently $65,393.
Lateral Salary Range (based on prior police or military police experience):
- $54,920 - 2 years
- $56,733 - 3 years
- $59,641 - 4 years
- $65,393 - 5 years
Applicants with military, corrections and higher education may also qualify for higher entry level salaries not to exceed 59,641. For more information please contact a Recruiter at 202-962-1280 or metrotransit@wmata.com.
Benefits
Members of the Metropolitan Transit Police force enjoy the following benefits:
- Salary of $53,012 to $95,143, plus shift differential
- Opportunity for promotion after five years of sworn service
- Police Officer 2/3 positions
- Clothing allowance of $700 - $1200 per year
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield (PPO) health insurance, including major medical, dental, eye care, and prescription coverage
- Group life insurance
- Disability retirement plan
- Worker's compensation plan
- Deferred compensation annuity plan
- Paid Holidays, Accrued Sick, Annual, and Compensatory Leave
- Paid Military Leave for Training Purposes (15 days per)
- Permanent shifts/days off
- Retirement after 25 years of service (no minimum age) at 64%
- Tuition reimbursement plan
- Uniforms and equipment are provided by the Department (academy uniforms must be purchased)
- Free bus/rail transportation