Transit Police Officer Information Session - February 26th

In preparation for a new Police Academy class anticipated to start in the near future, the SEPTA Recruitment Department is holding a Transit Police Officer Information Session on February 26th for candidates who are interested in learning more about career opportunities as a SEPTA Transit Police Officer.

See salary and benefits information detailed below!

If you are thinking about a career as a Transit Police Officer at SEPTA, this session can help answer any questions you may have.

We have speakers scheduled to address the following areas:

•            General information about Transit Police Officer recruitment: work experience and education requirements, physical fitness tests, background checks and how to apply (Recruiters & Police Dept. Representative)

•            “A Look into the Life of a Transit Police Officer” (Current Transit Police Officers)

•            Review of Police Officer Training Program (Police Dept. Representative)

•            Information on the pre-employment testing for Police Officer (Police Dept. Representative)

•            Employee Benefits Overview (Recruitment Manager)

There will be a Q&A session at the end of the presentation.

The session will be held on August 14th, from 4:30 to 6:00 PM. Seating is limited to registered participants. Please register soon to reserve your seat!!

If interested, click on Apply to register for this event. You will be prompted to complete your profile, if you haven’t done so already. Register early because seating is on a first-come first-served basis. Provided seating is still available, you will receive an email with your registration confirmation.

Also, if you have not already applied for the position of Transit Police Officer at SEPTA, please do so now.  Click on QR code  provided below or click View All Jobs and find this posting: Transit Police Officer (0007) Req. #8011. Follow the directions within the posting to formally apply for a SEPTA Transit Police Officer position.

In order to qualify as a SEPTA Police Officer, candidates must pass the Pennsylvania State (MPOETC) physical fitness requirements. Click on or copy the following link into your address bar to find the specific physical fitness requirements for your age and gender:  Transit Police Officer Physical Requirements

We are planning to hold the Physical Agility portion of the Transit Police Officer physical test in the coming months. Start your conditioning now to pass this test! 

We look forward to meeting you at our Information Session!

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SALARY AND BENEFITS INFORMATION:

SEPTA Police Officers’ salaries are competitive with Police Departments throughout the Philadelphia region

• $31.02 Per Hour - Starting rate for six months at the Police Academy


• $34.25 Per Hour After Training to 12 months of service


• $38.98 Per Hour - 13 to 24 months of service


• $40.95 Per Hour - 25 to 36 months of service


• $43.31 Per Hour- 3 years

SEPTA provides outstanding benefit and retirement programs:   

• Medical Benefits – Current HMO annual premium contribution = 1.5% of 40-hour hourly rate


• Prescription Benefits Program (no employee annual premium contribution)


• Dental Benefits  (no employee annual premium contribution)


• Vision Benefits  (no employee annual premium contribution)

Additional benefits we offer:

• Defined Benefit Pension Plan


• Voluntary Governmental 457B Deferred Comp Plan


• Life Insurance


• Tuition Reimbursement


• SEPTA employment also qualifies for the federal Public Loan Forgiveness Program


• Paid Time Off


• SEPTA Transportation Pass – FREE travel on all SEPTA modes of transportation


• Tremendous training opportunities  

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SEPTA POLICE DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:

Since 1981, the SEPTA Transit Police Department has been dedicated to keeping customers safe and secure, while protecting SEPTA property and staff.

SEPTA Transit Police Officers are responsible for policing the entire regional SEPTA system, covering an area of five Pennsylvania counties (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia) and three states (Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania).

Nearly 220+ officers serve and protect within the 2,200 square-mile SEPTA service area. There are three patrol districts, allowing officers to easily respond to emergencies while empowering them to quickly make decisions and address local issues.

The SEPTA Transit Police Department extends beyond the regular patrol with units of specially trained officers. These units receive an additional level of training and provide specialized support in policing a public transit system.

SEPTA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.