Special Agent (Police) - Richmond, CA

Job Summary

We are seeking a full-time Resource Protection Officer at BNSF Railway. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the security and safety of our vast network of rail operations. The position offers a hiring bonus of up to $10,000, a competitive salary range of $102,000 - $112,750, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Key Responsibilities

• Protects and safeguards company assets and resources including personnel, property, and customer’s property.
• Conducts proficient, sensitive corporate and criminal investigations, provides accurate, detailed reports, and testifies in court when required.
• Identifies and properly handles trespassers on company property and makes arrests as necessary.
• 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.
• Performs aggressive crime prevention patrols of facilities, railroad property, and trains, with special emphasis on TOFC/COFC, automobiles, and high-value shipments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Satisfactorily completed basic police training at a recognized state certified academy
• 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
• Must meet BNSF Police Solutions Team standards as a Special Agent
• Valid driver’s license
• Willing and able to travel as required
• Able and willing 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Union Allied Services Division, Transportation-Communications Union Dues required per union agreement

Benefits

• Industry-leading 401(k) and Railroad Retirement program
• Roads of robust health care options for you and your dependents (including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, mental health, cancer support, and high-quality care network options)
• Health care spending accounts (HSA) with employer contributions, as well as 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