Pay
We offer a starting salary of $71,249 for entry level police officer positions.
Lateral Entry
Applicants with prior law enforcement 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 $87,889.
Lateral Salary Range (based on prior police or military police experience):
- $73,814 - 2 years
- $76,249 - 3 years
- $80,158 - 4 years
- $87,889 - 5 years
Applicants with military, corrections and higher education may also qualify for higher entry level salaries not to exceed $87,889.
For more information please contact a Recruiter at 202-962-1280 or mtpdrecruitment@wmata.com.
Benefits
Members of the Metropolitan Transit Police force enjoy the following benefits:
- Salary of $71,249 to $127,874, plus shift differential
- Opportunity for promotion after five years of sworn service
- Police Officer 2/3 positions
- Clothing allowance of $700 - $1,200 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