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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.
Job Responsibility:
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
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
Requirements:
Must have completed Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC) Law Enforcement Basic Academy or equivalency academy that is recognized by the CJTC
successfully completed an agency's law enforcement patrol Field Training Program and probationary program as a commissioned Police Officer
Must be a United States citizen or meet the immigration requirements in the state where they will hold a railroad police officer commission
Must have a 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, a polygraph exam and a job-related physical examination
Ability to obtain a railroad police commission from the State of Washington
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
Nice to have:
Seeking laterals and recently retired law enforcement professionals
Active and recently retired Seattle Police Officers are encouraged to apply
What we offer:
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