One-Day Tryouts: The Easiest Way to Get Started, Anywhere

Fast Moving Careers Start Here: MTA Police Recruitment Brochure

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On Saturday August 23, 2025 and Saturday September 06, 2025, the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) Police Department is conducting testing for its next class of entry-level recruits interested in a career in law enforcement. Testing will be conducted at MTA Police Headquarters located at 4701 Mt. Hope Drive in Baltimore starting at 8:00 a.m. Potential applicants arriving late will not be admitted.

Police employment application

Complete this application and bring it with you to your one-day tryout

Interested candidates should bring a government-issued photo I.D., wear athletic attire, and should allow approximately six hours to complete the written and physical agility tests, complete an oral interview and a preliminary background screening.

To qualify, you must be a U.S. citizen, have at least a high school diploma or GED, have a valid driver’s license, must be 21 years old prior to graduation from the police academy and must not have committed or been convicted of a felony or serious misdemeanor. Previous applicants should wait at least six months before reapplying.
 
There’s never been a more convenient way to pass the test and join the best as an MTA Police Officer. For more information, call 410-454-1644.

To get started on your new career (or your lateral move) with MTA Police, fill out the Employment Application completely, then bring it with you for your One-Day Tryout session, typically held twice each month. Bring your driver’s license and wear athletic clothing – you’ll be challenged with a variety of tests of your mental ability and physical agility. If you pass the tests, you’ll have the opportunity to join the best; the MTA Police.

Applicants accepted as an Entry Level Police Officer (Grade 080) earn a salary of $59,346 ($28.53 hourly). Once graduated from the academy, officer will progress to a salary of $72,829 (Grade 081, Step 1). Twelve months after the academy graduation anniversary date, the officer progresses to a salary of $77,922 (Grade 082, Step1).

Lateral Officers are designated with Entry Grade 082, on corresponding wage salary with credit for up to nine years of service, $77,922 to $104,554, Steps 1 to 9 of the DNR salary scale.

Certified Officers’ Entry Grade is 082, on corresponding wage salary with credit for up to five years of service, $77,922 to $94,719 Steps 1 to 5 of the DNR salary scale. All grades and salaries are based on the CBA, DNR salary scale FY 7/1/2025.

Our specialized units include:

  • Uniform Patrol and Plainclothes Units
  • Detective Unit
  • Visible Intermodal Prevention and Response (VIPR) Teams/Tactical Unit
  • Video Surveillance Teams
  • Bicycle Patrol Unit
  • Motorcycle Patrol Unit
  • K-9 Police Officer Unit
  • Homeland Security Drills
  • Weekly Zone Enforced Unified Sweeps

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Ready to get started? Fill out the Employment Application here, then remember to bring it with you for your One-Day Tryout session held on either a Saturday or Sunday twice monthly at MTA Police Headquarters, 4701 Mt. Hope Drive, Baltimore 21215.