Elite SRT Special Agent: Rail Security & Rapid Response

BNSF; Barstow (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) and retirement program

Life and disability insurance

Wellness discounts

Job summary

BNSF Railway in Barstow, CA is seeking a Special Agent for the Special Response Team (SRT). You will execute high-risk security and tactical operations to protect personnel, assets, and critical infrastructure across the rail network, with frequent travel to multi-state deployments.

Candidates must meet peace officer standards, have sworn law enforcement experience, and be willing to relocate within 50 miles.

Qualifications

• Must meet peace officer commissioning standards in state in which this job is posted and be commissioned as such and maintain a valid State Peace Officer License in that state.
• Must be willing and able to travel frequently, work irregular hours, and have 24/7 on‑call availability.
• Minimum of 3 years of sworn law enforcement experience.
• Experience working in coordinated operations with multiple law enforcement agencies.
• Strong decision‑making and situational awareness in high‑risk environments.

Responsibilities

• Participates in multi‑state deployments and surge operations.
• Maintains readiness of specialized tactical equipment and vehicles.
• Supports 24/7 operational capability and on‑call rotations.
• Execute SRT missions including high‑risk apprehensions, rail corridor interdiction, critical infrastructure protection, and emergency response operations.
• Deploy rapidly to incidents across the BNSF network while maintaining operational discipline and safety in dynamic environments.

Skills

Peace officer commissioning

Travel frequently

Sworn law enforcement

Situational awareness

Rail operations knowledge

Communication skills

Operational planning

Driver's license

Background investigation

Relocation within 50 miles

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

BNSF Railway in Barstow, CA is seeking a Special Agent for the Special Response Team (SRT). You will execute high-risk security and tactical operations to protect personnel, assets, and critical infrastructure across the rail network, with frequent travel to multi-state deployments.

Candidates must meet peace officer standards, have sworn law enforcement experience, and be willing to relocate within 50 miles.