Police Officer (Certified Lateral Only)

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for the safety and protection of all persons, including passengers, employees, and property.
• Performs patrol duties on foot and in a police vehicle for prolonged periods of time.
• Performs 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.
• Responds to call for service and assistance, identifies hazards and takes proactive steps to resolve problems.
• Arrests and detains offenders, conducts thorough preliminary and follow-up investigations to solve crimes and reduce criminal opportunities, conducts searches and seizures, and serves warrants.
• Effectively deals with individuals under various circumstances to resolve disputes and neutralize hostilities, mediates disputes; assists individuals who are sick and need assistance, administers first aid when necessary.
• Maintains proficiency and safely operates police equipment, including vehicles, computers, and weapons, including a firearm.
• Communicates verbally in person and by radio; presents testimony and evidence in administrative, civil, and criminal proceedings; maintains open line of communications with law enforcement and criminal justice agencies, internal and external partners, as necessary or when directed.
• Records information and prepares a variety of detailed reports with clearly organized thoughts and conclusions.
• Reads, interprets, and applies federal, state, and local laws and regulations, railroad and department policies and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be a United States citizen. (Officers must meet the immigration requirements in the state where they will hold a railroad police officer commission.)
• 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 meeting the following standards: Bench Press: 57% of applicant’s weight; Illinois Agility run: 20.6 seconds; 300 meter run: 92 seconds; push-ups: 12; and 1.5 mile run: 19:45 minutes; a job-related physical examination; a psychological examination and an in-depth background investigation.
• Currently possess a police commission from the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES).
• Seeking laterals with experience as a law enforcement officer.

COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Laterals starting rate of pay for this position is $33.75 (lateral candidates with five years prior police service) with opportunity for increases, as per the applicable collective bargaining agreement, after beginning employment. 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. Some benefits are subject to the collective bargaining agreement. Learn more about our benefits offerings here.

Requisition ID:158646
Posting Location(s):Michigan
Job Family/Function:Safety & Security
Relocation Offered:No
Travel Requirements:Up to 25%

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $33.75 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Are you at least 21 years of age?
• Can you pass all components of the police application process?
• Do you have a valid police commission from the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards? (MCOLES)

Experience:

• law enforcement: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• GED or high school diploma (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Battle Creek, MI 49017: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person