SOC 33-3052
Transit and Railroad Police
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ56/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ3,000
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$82K
$58K โ $142K
Projected Growth
๐+3%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค81/100
High exposure
๐ก Transit and Railroad Police face a risk score of 56/100 โ 12 points above the national average of 44. With 81/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $82K ($36K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 56/100, Transit and Railroad Police faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai summarization replacing manual report compilation are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 3,000 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in split-second judgment in life-threatening situations and de-escalation of volatile interpersonal confrontations to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Transit and Railroad Police?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
AI summarization replacing manual report compilation
Drone-based perimeter monitoring and response
Automated access control and identity verification
Chatbot displacement of customer-facing interactions
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Split-second judgment in life-threatening situations
De-escalation of volatile interpersonal confrontations
Physical apprehension and emergency response
Community relationship-building and trust development
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Prepare reports documenting investigation activities and results.
Monitor transit areas and conduct security checks to protect railroad properties, patrons, and employees.
Apprehend or remove trespassers or thieves from railroad property or coordinate with law enforcement agencies in apprehensions and removals.
Direct security activities at derailments, fires, floods, or strikes involving railroad property.
Patrol railroad yards, cars, stations, or other facilities to protect company property or shipments and to maintain order.
๐ป Technology Skills
Map creation software
Data base user interface and query software
Web platform development software
Spreadsheet software
Office suite software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Public Safety and Security
Law and Government
English Language
Customer and Personal Service
Transportation
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers | 16 | $145K | 65% |
| Lawyers, Judges, and Related Workers | 17 | $144K | 63% |
| Education Administrators, All Other | 21 | $89K | 55% |