Police Officer - San Jose

Summary Of Duties

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.

Compensation And Benefits

• Annual: 1 full year of prior service at probationary rate or over 1 year break in service - $92,928
  5 Year Lateral (First Year at 95%) with less than 1 year of break in service from previous Department - $109,563.50
  Top Step (100%) - $144,514.
• 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.

Essential Functions

• Safeguard the safety and protection of all persons, including passengers, employees, and property.
• Perform patrol duties on foot and in a police vehicle for prolonged periods of time.
• Perform 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.
• Respond to calls for service and assistance, identify hazards, and take proactive steps to resolve problems.
• Arrest and detain offenders, conduct thorough preliminary and follow-up investigations to solve crimes and reduce criminal opportunities, conduct searches and seizures, and serve warrants.
• Effectively deal with individuals under various circumstances to resolve disputes and neutralize hostilities, mediate disputes; assist individuals who are sick and need assistance, administer first aid when necessary.
• Maintain proficiency and safely operate police equipment, including vehicles, computers, and weapons, including a firearm.
• Communicate verbally in person and by radio; present testimony and evidence in administrative, civil, and criminal proceedings; maintain open line of communication with law enforcement and criminal justice agencies, internal and external partners, as necessary or when directed.
• Record information and prepare a variety of detailed reports with clearly organized thoughts and conclusions.
• Read, interpret, and apply federal, state, and local laws and regulations, railroad and department policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Seeking laterals and recently retired law enforcement professionals.
• Must possess a valid California P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate upon appointment.
• Minimum of one-year experience as a full-time, sworn patrol officer with a California police or sheriff’s department, and have passed a patrol field training program and probationary period.
• Attach current California Basic Certificate with resume.
• Active and recently retired California Police Officers are encouraged to apply.
• Must be a United States citizen or meet the immigration requirements in the state where they will hold a railroad police 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 physical agility test, an interview, a psychological examination and an in-depth background investigation and a job-related physical examination.
• Able to obtain a railroad police commission from the State of California.

Communication And Interpersonal Skills

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

Requisition ID

164148

Posting Location(s)

California

Job Family/Function

Safety & Security

Relocation Offered

No

Travel Requirements

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