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Transit and Railroad Police in New Jersey

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 New Jersey the median pay is $106,290 a year, 18% above the national median of $90,230.

$106,290median pay in New Jersey, per year
$86,300–$121,830middle half earn
340employed in New Jersey
$90,230U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in New Jersey

8open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in New Jersey or remote
4employers hiring
3posted in the last 7 days
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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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O*NET-SOC 33-3052.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New Jersey, annual.