About this opportunity
Amtrak lists this Police Officer - 161169 Washington, DC / Baltimore, MD opportunity in washington, District of Columbia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Police OfficerPerforms 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: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 21 years of age.Must be a United States citizen or meet the immigration requirements in the state where they will hold a railroad police officer commission.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 state of primary assignment or applicant's state of residence.Communication and Interpersonal Skills:Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.The starting rate of pay for this position is $70,429 (candidates who require police academy training) - 5 Year Lateral (First Year at 95%) with less than 1 year of break in service from previous Department is $94,265 - Top Step (100%) is $115,611 with an opportunity for increases, as per the applicable collective bargaining agreement.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.
Worksite address
washington, DC, 20001, US
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