Transit and Railroad Police

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 49,380 - 101,470; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a Transit & Railroad Police Officer to protect railroad and transit properties, investigate crimes, and ensure the safety of employees and passengers. Responsibilities include preparing reports, apprehending trespassers, and enforcing transit laws. Ideal candidates will possess key skills such as critical thinking and active listening. The salary ranges between $49,380 and $101,470 a year.

Responsibilities

• Investigate or direct investigations of freight theft, suspicious damage or loss of passengers’ valuables.
• Prepare reports documenting investigation activities and results.
• Apprehend trespassers or thieves from railroad property.
• Examine credentials of unauthorized persons.
• Interview references to verify applications.
• Enforce traffic laws regarding the transit system.

Skills

Active Listening

Speaking

Critical Thinking

Complex Problem Solving

Social Perceptiveness

Monitoring

Job description

Transit & Railroad Police Officer

Protects and polices railroad and transit property, employees, or passengers.

Day in the Life of a Transit & Railroad Police Officer

• Investigate or direct investigations of freight theft, suspicious damage or loss of passengers’ valuables, or other crimes on railroad property.
• Prepare reports documenting investigation activities and results.
• Apprehend or remove trespassers or thieves from railroad property or coordinate with law enforcement agencies in apprehensions and removals.
• Examine credentials of unauthorized persons attempting to enter secured areas.
• Interview neighbors, associates, or former employers of job applicants to verify personal references or to obtain work history data.
• Enforce traffic laws regarding the transit system and reprimand individuals who violate them.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Transit & Railroad Police Officer Salary

The salary for Transit and Railroad Police ranges between about $49,380 and $101,470 a year.