| Location | Oakland, CA |
| Salary | $101,603.42–$121,918.37 Per Year |
Revenue Protection Guard
Salary
$101,603.42 - $121,918.37 Annually
Location
BART Police Headquarters - MET, 3rd Floor
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
202600291
Executive Office
Police
Cost Center
Support Services
Opening Date
10/12/2026
Closing Date
11/8/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Job Summary
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Salary
This is a BART Police Officers Association (BPOA) represented position.
Step 1: Minimum $48.84/hour to Step 5: Maximum $58.61 /hour
Note: Externals will start at step 1.
Who May Apply
All current BART employees and qualified individuals who are not yet BART employees.
Report To
Sergeant or a Police Civilian Supervisor
Days Off
As assigned. Note: Must be willing to do shift work with varied days off and weekends.
Department
BART Police Department is a progressive agency and has been on the forefront - and in some cases the model approach to training in the areas of fair and impartial policing, bias-based policing, crisis intervention, cultural competence training, and de-escalation training. The mission of the BART Police Department is to ensure a safe environment within our transit system, reduce crime through a highly visible police presence, and proactive enforcement of the law, and to promote public confidence by working in partnership with our stakeholders and the communities we serve.
Current Assignment
The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) Police Department is seeking a highly skilled, detail-oriented, and security-focused Revenue Protection Guard to join our team. This important role is responsible for safeguarding District cash, personnel, and assets during the collection, handling, and transportation of revenue. Revenue Protection Guards focus specifically on guarding cash and managing security during revenue collection activities. This role requires a high level of responsibility, as guards are authorized to make situational decisions regarding the protection of cash and crew safety.
The most qualified candidates for this position will have highly developed competencies in the following areas, which will be reinforced with related work experience and will be clearly articulated during the selection process:
Other Requirements
Must be at least 21 years old at appointment.
Achieve Certification in Firearms and Arrest Training within six months of employment.
Must have a valid California drivers license, a satisfactory driving record.
Must be able to obtain a Class A California Commercial drivers license whenever feasible to do so, at the District's discretion.
Class "A" drivers are required to pass an annual physical to maintain class "A" status.
Must pass an 832 Penal Code (arrest control, firearms) course and qualify at quarterly department range programs.
Selection & Application Process
This position is represented by BART Police Officers Association (BPOA). All applicants must apply online at www.bart.gov/jobs. Applications must be completed in full and include all requested information, including dates of employment, positions held, hours worked, and a detailed description of duties performed.
Applicants may attach a resume to provide supplemental information; however, the resume does not substitute for completing the application form in its entirety. Only information included in the application at the time of submission will be used to determine whether applicants meet the minimum qualifications for the position. All application materials must be submitted by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Applications received after the closing deadline will not be considered.
Applicants who require assistance with the online application process may contact the Talent Acquisition Division at (510) 464-6112 or employment@bart.gov.
The selection process for this position will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement and may include one or more of the following: a skills or performance demonstration, written examination, and/or panel or individual interview.
All applications will be reviewed by the Talent Acquisition Division to determine whether applicants meet the established Minimum Qualifications (MQs). Applicants who meet the MQs may be referred to the hiring department for further evaluation as part of the selection process. Unsuccessful applicants may re-apply online by visiting our website at www.bart.gov/jobs for a listing of open positions.
The selection process for Revenue Protection Guardwill include 5 phases:
Phase 1: Pre-Screening Application Questionnaire
Phase 2: Minimum Qualifications Screening
Phase 3: E-Skills Assessment
Phase 4: Practical Exercise & Oral Board Interview
Phase 5: Investigative Background Screening
Note: The selection process may be modified at the discretion of the hiring department.
The selected candidate must demonstrate a work history reflecting reliability and dependability and may be required to provide copies of certificates, diplomas, or other documentation required by law, including proof of authorization to work in the United States, and pass a pre-employment medical examination, which includes a drug and alcohol screen, and which is specific to the essential job functions and requirements. Pre-employment processing will also include an extensive background check, a credit check and successful completion of a polygraph exam. (Does not apply to current full-time BART Police Department employees unless specific job requires additional evaluations).
If selected to proceed in the background investigative phase of the process, you will be asked to provide some essential documents. The following are some of the documents you may be asked to provide naturalization/citizenship papers, birth certificates, school transcripts, proof of selective service, DMV driving history documents, proof of automobile insurance, marriage or divorce certificates (if applicable), and POST certificates (if applicable).
Examples of Duties
2.Carries and utilizes firearms and batons; wears protective gear and operates communication equipment.
Operates an armored vehicle, truck tractor with semi-trailer and a passenger van to assigned stations to receive and transport cash collection and change supply.
Protects cash handling operation and secures District revenues from internal and external threats.
5.Maintains surveillance of station activities during cash collection, handling and loading; drives crew vans and protects crews.
Controls access to the Cash Handling Building; performs surveillance in person, by video camera, and by videotape of cash handling activities, cash vault, and building security.
In emergencies, assumes control of the situation to ensure the safety of lives, cash and property.
Maintains contact by radio and telephone with District police dispatcher to inform of emergencies, suspicious activities, routes, location of work, and security of cash and facilities.
Interacts with District employees, patrons and the public.
Assists in selection of transport routes and overrides others on route selection when security requires.
Maintains inventory control of equipment and supplies, issues radios, cleans and maintains shotguns.
Maintains custody of security-controlled keys.
Prepares and maintains logs of work locations, times in and out, hours and machine problems.
Checks operating conditions of trucks and vans and services gas, oil, water, tires and lights.
15.Prepares written reports.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Possession of a high school diploma, GED or recognized equivalent.
Experience:
Experience in security and protective services and in driving vehicles, tractor trailers or other trucks is desirable.
Other Requirements:
Achieve Certification in Firearms and Arrest Training within six months of employment.
Must have a valid California drivers license, a satisfactory driving record.
Must be able to obtain a Class A California Commercial drivers license whenever feasible to do so, at the District's discretion.
Class "A" drivers are required to pass an annual physical to maintain class "A" status.
Must be able to pass a background investigation, including psychiatric examination, fingerprinting and polygraph.
Must possess physical strength and ability to subdue and apprehend persons attacking the treasury crew or vehicles.
Must be at least 21 years old at appointment.
Must pass an 832 Penal Code (arrest control, firearms) course and qualify at quarterly department range programs.
Must be able to work various shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of:
Locations and characteristics of District stations, fare collection, cash handling and related facilities and devices.
Procedures governing revenue collection and protection activities.
Legally required conditions for drawing and using firearms.
Operation, cleaning, maintenance and safe handling of firearms.
Techniques for observation and surveillance on security assessments.
Conditions under which to initiate emergency action.
Procedures and terminology for radio and telephone police communications.
Skill in:
Observing people and activity to assess security conditions.
Operating firearms accurately and responsibly.
Dealing tactfully and authoritatively with patrons and the general public, including hostile, abusive, and disorderly people.
Remaining calm and making rational decisions in dangerous/emergency situations.
Operating alarm and security systems, radios, videos and telephones.
Reading maps and planning and varying transport routes for security.
Operating motor vehicles safely, including armored trucks, transport vans and semi-tractor trailers.
Keeping records and writing brief reports.
The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) prides itself in offering best in class benefits packages to employees of the District. Currently, the following benefits may be available to employees in this job classification.
Highlights
Money Purchase Pension Plan (in-lieu of participating in Social Security tax)
Deferred Compensation & Roth 457 Sick Leave Accruals (12 days per year) Vacation Accruals (3-5 weeks based on time worked w/ the District) Holidays:
Life Insurance may be available through employee union Survivor Benefits through BART Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance may be available through employee union Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and Dependent Care Commuter Benefits Free BART Passes for BART employees and eligible family members.
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Do you possess a high school diploma, General Education Development Certificate (GED) or other high school equivalency test approved by CDE?
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Do you have a valid drivers license? NOTE: If you have a valid out-of-state driver's license, you will be required to obtain a drivers license from the State of California to move forward in the background process.
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Do you have experience in security and protective services and in driving vehicles? (Tractor trailers or other trucks is desirable)
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Which of the following best describes your primary area of professional security or protective services experience? Select all that apply.
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Which statement best describes your professional driving experience as part of your paid employment? Select all that apply.
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Successful candidates must be able to achieve a certification in Firearms and Arrest Training within six (6) months of employment. Click below to acknowledge that you understand this requirement.
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Successful candidates must pass a 832 Penal Code (arrest/control) and firearms course, as well as qualify every six months at Department range programs. Do you understand this requirement?
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Successful candidates must be able to obtain a Class A California Commercial License whenever feasible to do so, at the BART Districts discretion. Class "A" drivers are required to pass an annual physical to maintain class "A" status. Click below to acknowledge that you understand this requirement.
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For this position, you must be able to work various shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime. If you were offered this position would you be able to work any assigned shift?
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This position requires physical strength and ability to subdue and apprehend persons attacking the treasury crew or vehicles. Do you possess these physical strengths and abilities?
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Integrity is one of the BART Police Departments Core Values. Successful candidates must pass an extensive investigative background check. The pre-employment background investigative phase may include the following: • Criminal background check • Psychological screening • Successful completion of a polygraph exam • Home visit Additionally, you may be required to provide the following documents: • Naturalization/citizenship papers, birth certificates, school transcripts, proof of selective service (men only), DMV driving history documents, proof of automobile insurance, marriage, or divorce certificates (if applicable), and POST certificates (if applicable). Click below to acknowledge that you have read and understand the abovementioned statement about the investigative background process.
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PRE-SCREENING BACKGROUND QUESTIONNAIRE: The hiring and background requirements are quite stringent for law enforcement personnel. Therefore, applicants are required to complete the following pre-background screening questions to be considered for this position. Note: If, at any point during the hiring process we discover that you intentionally omitted, lied, or minimized something in your background that we should have known about, it will most likely result in an automatic disqualification from the hiring process. Remember, we are not looking for perfect people, just perfect honesty. Click below to acknowledge that you understand this statement.
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Have you received two (2) or more misdemeanor convictions as an adult?
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Do you have any felony convictions?
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Have you received any misdemeanor convictions within the last three (3) years?
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Have you committed any act(s) of domestic violence?
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Have you committed any criminal act(s) against children?
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Have you had three (3) or more moving violations within the last three (3) years?
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Were you involved as a driver in two (2) or more chargeable (at fault) collisions within three (3) years?
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Have you used a hallucinogenic drug within the last seven (7) years?
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Do you have any outstanding warrants of arrests at the time of your application?
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Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
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Revenue Protection Guards must be at least 21 years old at the time of appointment. Are you at least 21 years of age?
Required Question
Employer San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART)
Address 2150 Webster Street
4th Floor
Oakland, California, 94612
Phone 510-464-6112
Website www.bart.gov/jobs