There are currently an estimated 3,400 transit police officers in the United States. The transit police officer job market is expected to grow by 2.9% between 2022 and 2032.
How employable are transit police officers?
CareerExplorer rates transit police officers with a F employability rating, meaning this career should provide poor employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 4,800 transit police officers. That number is based on 100 additional transit police officers, and the retirement of 4,700 existing transit police officers.
What’s the supply of transit police officers?
Transit Police Officer job market by state
| State Name | Employed Transit Police Officers |
|---|---|
| New York | 1,790 |
| Texas | 590 |
| California | 510 |
| New Jersey | 430 |
| Georgia | 420 |
| Illinois | 260 |
| Ohio | 240 |
| District of Columbia | 100 |
| Louisiana | 90 |