Police Officer: Los Angeles

Your success is a train ride away! As we move America’s workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees. Are you ready to join our team? 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 or over 1 year break in service - $97,819, 5 Year Lateral (First Year at 95%) with less than 1 year of break in service from previous Department - $115,330 , Top Step (100%) - $144,514. 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. 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. 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 probationary period are required.  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 have the ability to work in the United States. 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 written examination, 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. Ability to obtain a railroad police commission from the State of California. COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: Must have excellent written and oral communication skills. Requisition ID: 164208 Posting Location(s): California Job Family/Function: Safety & Security Relocation Offered: No Travel Requirements: 0 - 5% You power our progress through your...