competitive hiring incentives and benefits
Salary range $123,801 to $202,718
$87,560 while in Academy $105,831 while on FTO
$15,000 hiring bonus
(Laterals/Academy Grads)
LIFETIME MEDICAL Benefits
Spouse included – after 15 years of services, 50% after 10 years of service
EXPLORE OUR UNIQUE CAREER PATHS
$15,000 signing bonus for laterals and academy graduates
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).
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OUR HIRING PROCESS
SWAT PARTNERSHIPS
The District has entered into agreements with the various counties that BART runs through to use their specialized units on BART property, when necessary. The Alameda County Sheriff’s Office, San Francisco Sheriff’s Office, and San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office provide specialized units to address critical incidents on BART facilities that are in their counties. Several BART officers are assigned to the Central Contra Costa County SWAT team, which will provide the same services in Contra Costa County. The Central County SWAT team is made up of officers from BART PD, Martinez PD, Pleasant Hill PD, San Ramon PD, and Walnut Creek PD.
Additional benefits
The police department has numerous benefits that include:
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- Opportunities for double time pay
- Department of Veterans Affairs OJT Approved Agency/POST- 9/11 GI Bill
- Veteran’s Preference Program
- Lifetime medical after 15 years of service, 50% after 10 years of service
- 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 SWAT Team, Detective, JTTF, Background Investigator, Training Officer, Evidence Tech, CAP Team, Narcotics Task Force
- Training that exceeds POST standards
- Free BART transportation for employees and dependents
- Opportunity to work in multiple Bay Area counties and communities
WE'RE HIRING
Take care of your family by joining the BART Police family.
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.
Mission Statement
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.
core values
Integrity
We inspire trust and carry ourselves in a manner that demonstrates the highest levels of honesty, ethics, and moral conduct.
Service
Service Placing service above self, we work in partnership with the community serving with pride, courage, and compassion.
Accountability
We take ownership of our duties, remaining answerable to the public and accountable to the laws, rules, policies and procedures that govern and guide us.
Professionalism
We are committed to conduct and performance reflective of the highest standard of personal and organizational excellence.
Diversity
We acknowledge and embrace the diversity in our communities we serve and strive to ensure diversity is reflected in all levels of our organization.