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Will AI replace transit and railroad police?AI replacement risk 17% and how the work is changing

United States Protective Services Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$90,230
25th–75th pct. $68,990–$119,290
Top pay (est.)
$163,700
Top 10% $125,910
Pay in 5 years
$105,700est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$123,700est.
$106,400–$143,600
Outlook score
60/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
17%
Very low
Job growth (10 yr)
+3.2%
300 openings / yr

Will AI replace Transit and Railroad Police? AI replacement risk

17%
Very low
Ranked #106 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Transit and Railroad Police

Key skills

Speaking
3.9
Monitoring
3.5
Persuasion
3.4
Critical Thinking
3.4
Reading Comprehension
3.2
Social Perceptiveness
3.2
Active Listening
3.2
Coordination
3.2

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Customer and Personal Service
6.0
Public Safety and Security
5.3
Psychology
5.3
Education and Training
4.9
Law and Government
4.6
Therapy and Counseling
4.2
English Language
4.2
Computers and Electronics
3.7

What the work involves

Performing General Physical ActivitiesPerforming for or Working Directly with the PublicResolving Conflicts and Negotiating with OthersDocumenting/Recording InformationAssisting and Caring for OthersUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionProblem SensitivityFar VisionDeductive ReasoningInductive Reasoning

Education of workers

Bachelor's degree
28%
Some college
26%
High school diploma
21%
Post-secondary certificate
14%
Associate's degree
5%
Master's degree
5%
Professional degree
1%

Training before entry

3–6 months
36%
6–12 months
34%
1–2 years
12%
1–3 months
12%
Up to 1 month
6%

Related work experience

None
27%
1–2 years
22%
Over 10 years
15%
6–12 months
13%
Up to 1 month
9%
3–6 months
6%
2–4 years
5%
4–6 years
1%

Job Zone 3 — medium preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.