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, 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:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must be a United States citizen. (Officers must meet the immigration requirements in the state where they will hold a railroad Police Officer commission.)
- 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 meeting the following standards: Bench Press: 57% of applicant’s weight; Illinois Agility run: 20.6 seconds; 300 meter run: 92 seconds; push-ups: 12; and 1.5 mile run: 19:45 minutes; a job-related physical examination; a psychological examination and an in-depth background investigation.
- Currently possess a police commission from the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES).
- Seeking laterals with experience as a law enforcement officer.
COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
- Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Laterals starting rate of pay for this position is $33.75 (lateral candidates with five years prior police service) with opportunity for increases, as per the applicable collective bargaining agreement, after beginning employment. 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.
Requisition ID:158646
Posting Location(s):Michigan
Job Family/Function:Safety & Security
Relocation Offered:No
Travel Requirements:Up to 25%
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $33.75 per hour
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
Application Question(s):
- Are you at least 21 years of age?
- Can you pass all components of the police application process?
- Do you have a valid police commission from the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards? (MCOLES)
Experience:
- law enforcement: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- GED or high school diploma (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Battle Creek, MI 49017: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person