Pittsburgh Regional Transit (Port Authority of Allegheny County Police Department) is seeking full-time Transit Police Officers. A Transit Police Officer is responsible for ensuring the safety of Port Authority customers, staff, and property throughout the areas it serves. Officers must enforce all local, state, and federal laws on and around our transit system.
Our Police Department offers potential career opportunities with specialty units that include, investigations, K-9, video forensics and crash reconstruction. Leadership roles such as Sergeant and Lieutenant are promoted from within the department.
Police Officer applicant testing is one three-hour session, the written police officer exam (POST) and the fitness exam will be administered on the same day. Testing dates: Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at 8:00 AM, and Thursday, July 20, 2023, at 12:00 PM.
As of August 1, 2023, the following Transit Police Officer wage progression is as follows: year one – $57,484 (75% of base rate); year two – $65,148 (85% of base rate); year three – $76,645 (base rate). A Master Patrol wage premium of 3% above base rate is available after nine years as a Transit Police Officer.
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