Amtrak Police Officer - Los Angeles

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.

Apply at Careers.Amtrak.com 

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 possess a valid California P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate upon appointment.  Minimum of one-year experience as a full-time, sworn patrol officer with a California police or sheriff’s department, and have passed a patrol field training program and probationary period.  Attach current California Basic Certificate with resume. Must be a United States citizen or have the ability to work in the United States. Active and recently retired California Police Officers are encouraged to apply.
•    Must be a United States citizen or 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.

•    High school diploma or GED.

•    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; an interview; a psychological examination and an in-depth background investigation and a job related physical exam.
•    Ability to obtain a railroad police commission from the State of California.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
•    Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: 

The hourly rate is: 1 full year of prior service at probationary rate - $43.6973/hour ($90,890/year) , 4-5 full years of prior service at probationary rate - $47.679/hour ($99,173/year) with opportunity for increases, as per the applicable collective bargaining agreement, after beginning employment (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; 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 are subject to the collective bargaining agreement. Learn more about our benefits offerings here.