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Police Officer - 161169 Washington, DC / Baltimore, MD

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Overview of the role and responsibilities for a railroad police officer in a safety and security capacity within Amtrak's rail transportation environment.

Summary Of Duties

Performs general police duties, processes and operations for the protection of life and property and enforces federal, state and local laws, prevents crime and preserves peace in a railroad surface transportation environment.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the safety and protection of all persons, including passengers, employees and property.
• Performs patrol duties on foot and in a police vehicle for prolonged periods of time.
• Performs security and safety activities at incidents, including derailments, floods, fires, hazardous material incidents, special trains, and company functions involving railroad property and responsibility.
• Responds to call for service and assistance, identifies hazards and takes proactive steps to resolve problems.
• Arrests and detains offenders, conducts thorough preliminary and follow-up investigations to solve crimes and reduce criminal opportunities, conducts searches and seizures and serves warrants.
• Effectively deals with individuals under various circumstances to resolve disputes and neutralize hostilities, mediates disputes; assists individuals who are sick and need assistance, administers first aid when necessary.
• Maintains proficiency and safely operates police equipment, including vehicles, computers and weapons, including a firearm.
• Communicates verbally in person and by radio; presents testimony and evidence in administrative, civil and criminal proceedings; maintains open line of communications with law enforcement and criminal justice agencies, internal and external partners, as necessary or when directed.
• Records information and prepares a variety of detailed reports with clearly organized thoughts and conclusions.
• Reads, interprets and applies federal, state and local laws and regulations, railroad and department policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a United States citizen or meet the immigration requirements in the state where they will hold a railroad police officer commission.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must possess a valid drivers license at time of appointment.
• Must be able to pass all components of the police application process, including: a written examination, a physical agility test, an interview, a psychological examination and an in-depth background investigation and a job-related physical examination.
• Ability to obtain a railroad police commission from the state of Maryland.

Communication And Interpersonal Skills

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

Compensation And Benefits

Annual salary varies by experience and rank within the Amtrak police program, including entry and senior levels. Benefits include health, dental, and vision plans; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401K retirement plan; life insurance; paid time off; reimbursement of education; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges. Some benefits subject to collective bargaining agreement.

Relocation offered: No. Travel requirements: 0 - 5%.

All positions require pre-employment background checks, a pre-employment drug screen and proof of full vaccination against COVID-19, subject to accommodation requests. Amtrak conducts pre-employment substance abuse testing. DOT testing requirements may apply for safety-sensitive positions.

Amtrak is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/color, religion, sex, national origin/ethnicity, disability, veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other protected characteristic.

Requisition ID: 161169

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