Police Officer - 161169 Washington, DC / Baltimore, MD

Amtrak; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 31,265 - 38,749; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) plan

Rail Pass Privileges

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Amtrak is seeking a Railroad Police Officer in Washington, DC to perform police duties and ensure the safety of passengers and property. Responsibilities include patrol duties, responding to service calls, and conducting investigations.

Qualified candidates must have a high school diploma, be a U.S. citizen, and meet the criminal background check requirements. The position offers a competitive salary and various health and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be a United States citizen or meet immigration requirements.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain a railroad police commission from Maryland.

Responsibilities

• Perform general police duties for the protection of life and property.
• Conduct patrol duties on foot and in police vehicles.
• Respond to calls for service and identify hazards.
• Arrest and detain offenders.
• Prepare detailed reports and communicate effectively.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to resolve disputes

Proficient in using police equipment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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

• Must be a United States citizen or meet the immigration requirements in the state where they will hold a railroad police officer commission.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• 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, 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 the state of Maryland.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly rate is: New hires with no prior service, needing police academy – $31.3659 ($65,241/year). First year after graduating the academy – $33.1082 ($68,865/year). One full year of prior service at probationary rate – $34.8510 ($72,490/year). Laterals with five years of prior service $37.8497 ($78,727/year) 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.

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Rail Pass Privileges
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter and Flexible Spending Accounts
• No‑cost Personal Health Advocate
• No‑cost Financial Advisor Session
• Fertility and Family Building Benefits

Requisition ID

166519

Posting Locations

District of Columbia; Maryland

Relocation

No

Travel Requirements

0 – 5%

Background and Drug Testing Requirements

In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety‑sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant rejects written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, they will not be permitted to perform safety‑sensitive functions.

In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. 1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.

Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

EEO Statement

Amtrak is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, such as lactation), national origin/ethnicity, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.