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Transit and Railroad Police in California

Transit and railroad police protect property, employees, and passengers on trains, buses, and at transit stations. They work for railroad companies, transit agencies, and government transportation departments, patrolling vehicles and facilities, responding to incidents, and enforcing regulations to maintain safety and security across the transportation system. In California the median pay is $109,650 a year, 22% above the national median of $90,230.

$109,650median pay in California, per year
$95,280–$109,680middle half earn
100employed in California
$90,230U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in California

8open roles like this on employer career sites, 1 in California or remote
4employers hiring
3posted in the last 7 days
NY · WA · AZwhere most openings are

What it takes

Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold a certificate or training program.

Skills that matter most

Active ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessWritingActive Learning

Knowledge areas

Public Safety and SecurityLaw and GovernmentEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceTransportationEducation and Training

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Licenses and training in California

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O*NET-SOC 33-3052.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, California, annual.