Community Service Officer Pathway Program
Metro Transit will assist individuals with no law enforcement experience or degree to become a Community Service Officer (CSO) with the Metro Transit Police Department (MTPD). Through the CSO Pathway Program, participants will have the opportunity to be hired as a CSO, earn 12 college credits at no cost, and be prepared for a career in law enforcement.
CSOs provide varied support services to the department by performing duties that do not require a licensed peace officer. This is a uniformed, non-sworn position that provides police visibility and customer relations to the public, with a focus on the transit riding community.
Program highlights:
- No law enforcement experience or degree required
- Complete the CSO Preparation course – starting November 2024
- Earn 12+ college credits
As a CSO you will:
- Serve and support communities that use Metro Transit services
- Work with MTPD police officers
- Earn $27.30/hour and be eligible for benefits
Eligibility for the CSO Pathway Program is considered on a case-by-case basis.
Program enrollment is not currently available. For information on future enrollment availability, send us an email.
Bus Technician Apprenticeship
Metro Transit bus technicians are responsible for maintaining diesel, electric, and hybrid bus fleet as well as other transit vehicles.
The bus technician apprenticeship provides an opportunity to individuals with low or no formal technical experience to secure employment as a bus technician apprentice and develop skills needed to advance into a Metro Transit technician career.
Interested and eligible individuals will complete a multi-year progressive and competitive apprenticeship. Successful participants will complete assessments, preparatory program, and hands-on experience. Those who are selected to advance and are hired as an apprentice (employee) will complete a multi-year progressive track and earn bus mechanic technician status.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
- No technical degree or experience required – we will train you!
- Earn a salary while you complete your apprenticeship
- Hands-on training at Metro Transit facilities using state-of-the-art tools and equipment
- Staff-led learning and mentoring
AS A BUS TECHNICIAN APPRENTICE YOU WILL:
- Become a union member with ATU 1005
- Learn to work on a variety of bus types including diesel, hybrid, and electric
- Learn from the most experienced bus technicians in the industry
- Receive ongoing training and professional development
Program enrollment is not currently available. For information on future enrollment availability, send us an email.
Revenue Equipment Technician Program
Enroll as a Revenue Equipment Technician to start your new career!
The Revenue Equipment Technician Program will assist individuals with no prior experience or technical degree to become a Revenue Equipment Technician at Metro Transit. Through hands-on training and job shadowing, program participants will develop the electronic skills and abilities needed to start their new career as part of the team of Technicians that keep our city moving!
Program highlights include:
- No technical degree or experience required – we will train you!
- Hands-on training at Metro Transit facilities using state-of-the-art tools and equipment
- Staff-led learning and mentoring
As a Revenue Equipment Technician you will:
- Service, maintain, and repair the full range of fare boxes and ticket machines used by Metro Transit customers
- Receive ongoing training and professional development
- Use your electronics training to solve a variety of revenue equipment issues
Program enrollment is not currently available. For information on future enrollment availability, send us an email.