SRT Special Agent — Rapid Rail Security

BNSF Railway; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

BNSF Railway seeks a Special Agent for the Special Response Team (SRT) in Los Angeles, CA. This full-time role requires extensive travel across the network to conduct high-risk security operations and ensure rapid deployment with sworn, POST-certified authority.

You will support incident response, equipment readiness, and coordination with law enforcement partners, while meeting demanding fitness and training standards and upholding safety and compliance throughout rail operations.

Qualifications

• Must meet peace officer commissioning standards and hold a valid state license.
• Willingness to travel frequently, irregular hours, 24/7 on-call availability.
• Minimum 3 years sworn law enforcement experience.
• Experience coordinating operations with multiple agencies.
• Strong decision-making and situational awareness in high-risk environments.
• Knowledge of rail operations and infrastructure protection.

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.
• Executes SRT missions including high-risk apprehensions and rail interdiction.
• Deploys rapidly to incidents while maintaining safety and discipline.
• Operates night vision, drones, and surveillance equipment in rail conditions.
• Conducts surveillance and coordination with leadership and partners.
• Maintains training and certification compliance; may lead teams.
• Navigate hazards unique to railroad environments and incidents.

Skills

Travel readiness

Sworn LEO experience

Situational awareness

Communication skills

Driver’s license

Physical fitness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice

Tools

Night vision

Drones

Breaching tools

Surveillance systems

Tactical communications

Job description

BNSF Railway seeks a Special Agent for the Special Response Team (SRT) in Los Angeles, CA. This full-time role requires extensive travel across the network to conduct high-risk security operations and ensure rapid deployment with sworn, POST-certified authority.

You will support incident response, equipment readiness, and coordination with law enforcement partners, while meeting demanding fitness and training standards and upholding safety and compliance throughout rail operations.