What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Agent - Project Safe Distance (Seattle, WA) position at bnsf?
Apply early as this job may be removed or filled prior to the closing date, which is approximately seven (7) days after the posting date.
Job Location: Seattle
Other Potential Locations: Seattle, WA
Anticipated Start Date: 02/16/2024
Number of Positions: 1
Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000
Who we are and what we do
Do you want to be a part of something that really matters? Team BNSF includes professionals focused on safety and service that play a vital role in delivering the nation's freight. Together, we help move goods and materials that sustain life and support local, national and global economies. Our rail network is one of the largest freight railroads, spanning 28 western states and serving three Canadian provinces.
What we believe
At BNSF, our Vision and Values drive who we are, not only in our words, but also our actions. BNSF is committed to our foundational values of equality and inclusion. As members of the BNSF community, our employees are entitled to:
- be treated with dignity and respect.
- have equal access to tools, resources, training and development opportunities.
- have equal opportunity to achieve their full potential.
We model the way through our leadership, our BNSF Diversity Councils, our eclectic Business Resource Groups, our deep involvement and investment in the communities we serve and through training programs. Our actions create an inclusive, open and collaborative workplace that encourages diverse perspectives in all interactions.
To learn more about our BNSF Police team, please view this video: Resource Protection
-BNSF
We are committed to a culture where all employees are included, belong, and have equal opportunity to achieve their full potential. Career development is a lifelong process. That's one of the many exciting and rewarding aspects of working on our railroad. Regardless of where we work or what we do, we always have an opportunity to continue to learn and grow.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Protect and safeguard company personnel and assets by addressing homeless issues on and near BNSF Railway property throughout the network.
- Effectuate the safe, ethical, and legal removal of homeless people, homeless encampments, and related material from BNSF Railway property.
- Allocate funding for the removal of homeless encampments, with discretionary authority for the selection of specialized contractors.
- Maintain accurate accounting practices in compliance with BNSF Railway policies.
- Develop contracts with scopes of work to address individual needs throughout the network, with an emphasis on physical security measures to prevent trespassing and recurring encampments.
- Ensure compliance with environmental and legal requirements pertaining to homeless people and homeless encampments through frequent review of legislation and public policies, throughout the BNSF Railway network.
- 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 other duties as assigned
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
- Must have 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; OR be able to meet the peace officer commissioning standards in that state within one year of starting the position and maintain it thereafter.
- Must meet BNSF Resource Protection Solutions Team standards as a Special Agent
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Must be willing and able to travel as required
- 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
- Must successfully complete any required company training for this position
- Must have broad knowledge of railroad industry and operations; particularly as it relates to handling emergency situations such as derailments, load securement, and like events
- Must have a broad knowledge of criminal law and procedures
- Must be able to successfully lead people, often in a stressful critical-event environment
- Must be able to meet any government or Company training and retention standards
- Must 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
PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's degree
BENEFITS
BNSF offers competitive benefit programs and services including, but not limited to
- Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
- 401(k) Plan
- Railroad Retirement
- Life Insurance
- Incentive Compensation Plan (ICP)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION ELEMENTS
- Criminal history
- Last 7 years of driving history
- Last 5 years of employment history to include military service
- Social Security number
- Education
- Medical evaluation
- Drug Screen
- Other elements as needed
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