Special Agent (Police) - San Bernardino, CA

BNSF Railway; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 112,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and Railroad Retirement program

Health care options with employer contributions

Generous leave policies

Job summary

BNSF Railway in San Bernardino, CA, is seeking a Peace Officer to protect company assets and conduct investigations. This role requires a high school diploma, basic police training, and 18 months of experience as a peace officer.

The position offers a salary range of $102,000 - $112,750, a $10,000 hiring bonus, and robust health care options.

Travel is required for training at the corporate headquarters in Fort Worth, TX.

Qualifications

• Must have satisfactorily completed basic police training.
• Must maintain a valid State Peace Officer License.
• Experience as a full-time peace officer for 18 months required.

Responsibilities

• Protect company assets and personnel.
• Conduct investigations and provide reports.
• Identify trespassers and make arrests.

Skills

Physical fitness

Criminal law knowledge

Ability to lead under stress

Report writing

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Details

Location: San Bernardino, CA.

Other potential locations: San Bernardino, CA.

Anticipated start date: 07/01/2025.

Number of positions: 10.

Salary range: $102,000 - $112,750.

Bonus: $5,000 payable 30 days after hire; additional $5,000 payable 1 year after hire.

$10,000 hiring bonus for this position.

• Relocation package may be provided for eligible candidate(s).

Key Responsibilities

• Protects and safeguards company assets and resources including personnel, property and customer’s property entrusted to the company.
• Conduct proficient, sensitive corporate and criminal investigations, provide accurate, detailed reports and provide court testimony when required.
• Identify and properly handle trespassers on company property and make arrests as appropriate.
• Counsels and advises company officials to reduce crime and accidents and improve security; coordinates response to railroad emergencies; supervises contract security guards and trains other employees on relevant matters.
• Perform aggressive crime prevention patrol of facilities, railroad property and trains, with special emphasis on TOFC/COFC, automobiles, and high value shipments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Travel is required.

Training for this position is at both corporate headquarters in Fort Worth, TX and on-site at location with an internal trainer.

Basic Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Must have satisfactorily completed basic police training at a recognized state certified academy.
• Must meet peace officer commissioning standards in the state in which this job is posted and be commissioned as such and maintain a valid State Peace Officer License in that state.
• Must meet BNSF Resource Protection Solutions Team standards as a Special Agent.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be willing and able to travel as required.
• Must be able and willing to use the company’s computer system for creating reports and databases.
• Must be physically and psychologically fit, able to successfully pass any required company evaluations and pass an extensive background investigation.
• Must successfully complete any required company training for this position.
• Must have broad knowledge of railroad industry and operations; particularly as it relates to handling emergency situations such as derailments, load securement, and like events.
• Must have a broad knowledge of criminal law and procedures.
• Must be able to successfully lead people, often in a stressful critical-event environment.
• Must be able to meet any government or Company training and retention standards.
• Must live or be willing to relocate within 50 miles of the assigned work location.
• Eighteen months of successful experience as a full time peace officer with a city, county, state federal or railroad law enforcement agency required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.

Union

• Allied Services Division, Transportation-Communications Union.
• Dues required per union agreement.

Benefits

• An industry-leading 401(k) and renowned Railroad Retirement program.
• A range of robust health care options for you and your dependents (including domestic partners), including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, mental health, cancer support, and high-quality care network options.
• Health care spending accounts (HSA) with employer contributions, as well as life and disability insurance, provided at no cost.
• Family benefits including parental, pediatric and family building support, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, and dependent care spending account (with employer match).
• Access to discounts on travel, gym memberships, counseling services and wellness support.
• Annual bonus (Incentive Compensation Program).
• Generous leave / time off policies.

Employment Opportunity Statement

BNSF Railway is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.