Railroad Police Officer – Protect & Respond

Amtrak; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Job summary

Amtrak in Harrisburg, PA, is seeking a Police Officer to join our security team at the Lancaster/Harrisburg post. The role involves protecting passengers, staff and railroad properties, patrolling on foot and in police vehicles, and responding to incidents with decisive action.

Strong communication and the ability to meet the train of federal and state requirements are essential. Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, U.S.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• 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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Amtrak in Harrisburg, PA, is seeking a Police Officer to join our security team at the Lancaster/Harrisburg post. The role involves protecting passengers, staff and railroad properties, patrolling on foot and in police vehicles, and responding to incidents with decisive action.

Strong communication and the ability to meet the train of federal and state requirements are essential. Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, U.S.