Special Police Officer

Enforce laws and maintain public safety — patrol, respond to incidents, investigate crimes, and make arrests.

80 people hold the Special Police Officer role across 3 departments in District of Columbia, with a median total compensation of $66,737. Among 2 jurisdictions where this role is reported, District of Columbia ranks #1 by median pay.

Employees: 80
Median pay: $66,737
Departments: 3
Cross-jurisdiction: #1 of 2

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Special Police Officer pay in other jurisdictions

Where Special Police Officers are paid most

New York Public Authorities

$16,706 · 6

Median total compensation for comparable Special Police Officerroles in other jurisdictions (highest first). Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not by identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for this role.

Within District of Columbia

Departments with this role

Largest District of Columbia departments for this role

Dcpl

34 · $63,730

Dgs

24 · $63,927

Dbh

22 · $75,787

Departments in District of Columbiaemploying the most people in this role. Each bar links to that department’s page for the role.