Special Agent (Police) - Fresno, CA

About the role

We are seeking a full-time Resource Protection Officer to join our dedicated BNSF Police team in Fresno, California. This position offers a competitive salary range of $102,000 - $112,750 annually, with a hiring bonus of $10,000 ($5,000 payable 30 days after hire, and an additional $5,000 payable 1 year after hire).

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.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Satisfactorily completed basic police training at a recognized state certified academy.
• Must meet or able to 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.
• Must meet BNSF Police Solutions Team standards as a Special Agent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Willing and able to travel as required.
• Able to use the company’s computer system for creating reports and databases.
• Physically and psychologically fit, able to successfully pass any required company evaluations and pass an extensive background investigation.
• Successfully complete any required company training for this position.
• 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 successfully lead people, often in a stressful critical-event environment.
• Meet any government or Company training and retention standards.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Union Allied Services Division, Transportation-Communications Union dues required per union agreement.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of railroad operations and emergency response protocols.

Benefits

• Industry-leading 401(k) and Railroad Retirement program.
• Road to Health Care options for you and your dependents (including domestic partners).
• 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).
• Discounts on travel, gym memberships, counseling services and wellness support.
• An annual bonus (Incentive Compensation Program).
• Generous leave / time off policies.

Pay

$102,000 - $112,750 annually, with a hiring bonus of $10,000 ($5,000 payable 30 days after hire, and an additional $5,000 payable 1 year after hire).

Schedule

Full-time position with extensive travel requirements.

Benefits

• Health care spending accounts (HSA) with employer contributions.
• 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).
• Discounts on travel, gym memberships, counseling services and wellness support.
• An annual bonus (Incentive Compensation Program).
• Generous leave / time off policies.