Special Agent in Charge - Special Response Team (SRT) (San Bernardino, CA)

About the role

Our Special Agent in Charge positions for the Special Response Team (SRT) are critical to the successful stand-up and execution of our SRT mission, which is focused on high-risk response, critical infrastructure protection, and system-wide crime reduction.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and evaluate SRT Special Agents, ensuring operational readiness, training compliance, and adherence to BNSF Police standards.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute high-risk special operations including rail-specific counter-trespass initiatives, critical infrastructure protection, warrant service, dignitary/asset protection, and emergency response.
• Manage daily schedules, assignments, deployment rosters, and field operations while maintaining real-time situational awareness of SRT activities across the network.
• Serve as on-scene or tactical commander during SRT deployments, coordinating with federal, state, and local law enforcement partners.
• Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and departmental policies, including use-of-force standards, evidence handling, and operational documentation.
• Oversee procurement, maintenance, and accountability of specialized tactical equipment, vehicles, and protective gear.
• Develop operational plans, threat assessments, and after-action reports to support continuous improvement and risk mitigation.
• Provide subject-matter expertise on rail-specific tactical operations, critical infrastructure vulnerabilities, and emergency response protocols.
• Participation in national-level rail security exercises and joint operations.

Requirements

• Must meet peace officer commissioning standards in state in which this job is posted and be commissioned as such and maintain a valid State Peace Office License in that state.
• 18 months of successful experience as a full-time peace officer with a city, county, state, federal, or railroad law enforcement agency.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience, including at least 3 years in tactical, special operations, or high-risk response roles.
• Prior tactical team experience (SWAT/SRT or equivalent).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience directly leading police team members.
• Must be willing and able to travel frequently, work irregular hours, and have 24/7 on-call availability.
• Proven leadership experience with demonstrated responsibility for personnel and operations.
• Strong knowledge in patrol and tactical operations including relevant industry best practices and applicable case law.
• Strong operational decision-making and command presence in high-risk environments.
• Experience conducting or leading high-risk operations (e.g., warrant service, barricaded subjects, critical infrastructure protection, rail-specific tactical deployments).
• Experience coordinating multi-agency operations and working with federal partners (FBI, DHS, TSA, local agencies).
• Advanced tactical operations knowledge (breaching, rapid rail response, low-visibility operations, surveillance, and high-risk arrest procedures).
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and crisis-management skills.
• Ability to develop operational plans, conduct threat assessments, and manage complex field deployments.
• Proficiency in rail-specific safety protocols, right-of-way operations, and critical infrastructure security.
• Strong communication skills for briefing executives, coordinating with agencies, and directing field personnel.
• Ability to manage confidential information and sensitive law enforcement intelligence.

Qualifications

• Must meet BNSF Resource Protection Solutions Team standards as a Special Agent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Firearms qualification per BNSF Police standards.
• 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.
• Broad knowledge of railroad industry and operations; particularly as it relates to handling emergency situations such as derailments, load securement, and like events.
• Broad knowledge of criminal law and procedures.
• Able to meet any government or Company training and retention standards.
• Live or be willing to relocate within 50 miles of designated work location.
• Able to perform patrol duties when needed.
• High School diploma or GED.

Skills

• Leadership
• Tactical Operations
• Decision-Making
• Crisis Management
• Threat Assessment
• Operational Planning
• Rail-Specific Safety Protocols
• Emergency Response
• Training Compliance
• Compliance with Legal and Regulatory Standards

Benefits

• Industry-leading 401(k)
• Railroad Retirement program
• Robust health care options
• Health care spending accounts (HSA)
• Life and disability insurance
• Family benefits including parental, pediatric, and family building support
• Discounts on travel, gym memberships, counseling services, and wellness support
• Annual bonus (Incentive Compensation Program)
• Generous leave/time off policies