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Our values of ‘Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First’ are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, ‘Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security’ are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.
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.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Annual: 1 full year of prior service at probationary rate - $91,315, 5 Year Lateral (First Year at 95%) - $99,172, Top Step (100%) - $134,906.
Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) 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 are subject to the collective bargaining agreement. Learn more about our benefits offerings here.
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, but not limited to, 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:
- Seeking laterals and recently retired law enforcement professionals.
- Must have completed Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC) Law Enforcement Basic Academy or equivalency academy that is recognized by the CJTC; and successfully completed an agency's law enforcement patrol Field Training Program and probationary program as a commissioned Police Officer.
- Active and recently retired Seattle Police Officers are encouraged to apply.
- Must be a United States citizen or meet the immigration requirements in the state where you will hold a railroad police officer commission.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Must be 21 years of age.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license at time of appointment.
- Must be able to pass all components of the police application process, including: 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 Washington
COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
- Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
Requisition ID:158264
Posting Location(s):Washington
Job Family/Function:Safety & Security
Relocation Offered:No
Travel Requirements:Up to 25%
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $91,315.00 - $134,906.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- On call
- Overnight shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- 'Have you completed the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC) Law Enforcement Basic academy or equivalency academy that is recognized by the CJTC and successfully completed an agency's law enforcement patrol Field Training Program and probationary program as a commissioned Police Officer?
- Do you currently work for a Police Department or have recently retired from one?
- Are you at least 21 years of age?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- driver's license (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Seattle, WA 98104: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person