Employment

Join a strong team of talented professionals dedicated to their work in a law enforcement department that’s just the right size to get ahead and build your career. Advancement is just waiting to be earned.

The BART Police Department now has new salaries and has streamlined its hiring process. We are offering a $15,000 hiring bonus for laterals and academy graduates ($5,000 upon hire and $10,000 upon completion of the Field Training Program).

View our recruiting flyer for entry level, academy graduate, and laterals.

Learn more here!

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BART Police Officers

Thinking about joining? Here are a few things to consider:

  • Opportunities for double time pay
  • Current Salary Range $118k to $181k (top step with incentives)
  • Lifetime medical for you and spouse after 15 years of service, 50% after 10 years of service
  • 15K hiring bonus for laterals
  • Shift Differential (7% swings, 9.5% graveyards)
  • Pay incentives for longevity (up to 6.5%) and education (up to 7%)
  • Free BART transportation for employees and dependents
  • BART pays for academy and salary is earned while in the academy
  • Diverse work areas and exciting assignments
  • Job security
  • State of the art equipment, new vehicles, and body worn cameras
  • Special assignments include: Regional SWAT Team Member, Detective, JTTF, Background Investigator, Training Officer, Evidence Tech, Critical Asset Patrol Team
  • Crisis Intervention Training for all officers
  • BART PD is highly progressive, staying in the forefront of leadership and modern law enforcement concepts like De-Escalation training and Fair and Impartial policing training
  • Take care of your family by joining the BART family 

APPLY TODAY!

BART Jobs Overview Page

BART Police Officer Selection and Training Process

Disqualifying Factors for Public Safety Applicants

BART Police Officer Continuing Education

BART Police Explorer Interest Card

Currently Open BART PD Job Positions

BART PD is hiring qualified candidates to join its department.

  • Entry-Level Police Officer (BPOA)
  • Lateral Police Officer & Academy Graduate 
  • Crime Analyst
  • Community Service Officer
  • Crisis Intervention Specialist

Please visit https://www.bart.gov/about/jobs and search for the positions in the Online Job Application Portal. In the search bar, please type in your interested position to read more details and to apply.

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