Transit and Railroad Police
Protect and police railroad and transit property, employees, or passengers.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Transit and Railroad Police to increase by 3.2% between 2024 and 2034, from 4,400 to 4,500 jobs. Its estimate of 300 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($90,230), education (High school diploma or equivalent), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
4,400
Projected employment (2034)
4,500
Projected change (2024–2034)
3%
Annual openings (projected average)
300
Pay & Preparation
$90,230
High school diploma or equivalent
None
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Active Listening (4/5) • Speaking (4/5) • Critical Thinking (3.88/5) • Complex Problem Solving (3.75/5) • Monitoring (3.38/5) • Social Perceptiveness (3.38/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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