Transit and Railroad Police
SOC Code: 33-3052 Job Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed
Protect and police railroad and transit property, employees, or passengers.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Transit and Railroad Police. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse, NY | $65,936 | $86,736 | $107,557 | $128,357 |
| Kingston, NY | $65,936 | $86,736 | $107,557 | $128,357 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $65,936 | $86,736 | $107,557 | $128,357 |
| Rochester, NY | $65,936 | $86,736 | $107,557 | $128,357 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $65,936 | $86,736 | $107,557 | $128,357 |
| Ithaca, NY | $65,936 | $86,736 | $107,557 | $128,357 |
| Elmira, NY | $65,936 | $86,736 | $107,557 | $128,357 |
| Binghamton, NY | $65,936 | $86,736 | $107,557 | $128,357 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $65,936 | $86,736 | $107,557 | $128,357 |
| Utica-Rome, NY | $65,936 | $86,736 | $107,557 | $128,357 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Speaking | 4.0 | |
| Active Listening | 4.0 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.9 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.8 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.4 | |
| Monitoring | 3.4 | |
| Active Learning | 3.2 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.2 | |
| Coordination | 3.2 | |
| Writing | 3.2 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Public Safety and Security | 4.9 |
| Law and Government | 4.7 |
| English Language | 4.4 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.1 |
| Transportation | 3.7 |
| Education and Training | 3.5 |
| Geography | 3.5 |
| Psychology | 3.5 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 28.4% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 25.9% |
| High school diploma | 20.6% |
| Some college | 13.8% |
| Associate's degree | 5.4% |
| Doctoral degree | 4.5% |
| First professional degree (MD, JD) | 1.4% |
Typical Tasks
- Patrol railroad yards, cars, stations, or other facilities to protect company property or shipments and to maintain order.
- Examine credentials of unauthorized persons attempting to enter secured areas.
- Apprehend or remove trespassers or thieves from railroad property or coordinate with law enforcement agencies in apprehensions and removals.
- Prepare reports documenting investigation activities and results.
- Investigate or direct investigations of freight theft, suspicious damage or loss of passengers' valuables, or other crimes on railroad property.
- Direct security activities at derailments, fires, floods, or strikes involving railroad property.
- Plan or implement special safety or preventive programs, such as fire or accident prevention.
- Monitor transit areas and conduct security checks to protect railroad properties, patrons, and employees.
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