Armed Security Officer (Law Enforcement Background) – Seasonal Railroad Operations

Savage III • Los Angeles, CA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Savage III, Inc. is hiring Armed Security Officers with verified prior law enforcement backgrounds to secure active railroad intermodal facilities and rights-of-way. Officers work 12-hour night shifts, enforcing rail safety protocols, protecting high-value freight, conducting proactive train inspections, and maintaining access control across rail ramps and yards. Candidates must specify weekday and weekend availability during screening; priority consideration is given to officers available for weekend assignments.

The work takes place in outdoor, unconditioned yard environments exposed to seasonal night weather. Officers may spend up to 50% of a shift in stationary standing or vehicle posts and must be able to walk, drive, stoop, kneel, and traverse uneven ballast, track beds, and gravel. The role also requires the ability to lift, push, or pull up to 25 pounds and maintain the visual acuity needed to detect trespassers and inspect container seals at night.

Requirements

• Extensive prior law enforcement experience is strictly required.
• Must possess and provide verified official active or retired law enforcement agency credentials.
• Current California BSIS Guard Card.
• Current California BSIS Exposed Firearm Permit or applicable Exposed Weapons Permit.
• Proof of 40-hour Security Guard Training.
• Power to Arrest and Appropriate Use of Force / Terrorism Training.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable personal transportation for punctual arrival to 12-hour shifts.
• Fluent English verbal and written communication.
• Ability to write clear, courtroom-ready Daily Activity Reports and incident reports.
• Advanced tactical communication, conflict resolution, and crowd management skills.
• Adherence to uniform standards; must report clean, well-groomed, and in a pressed, compliant uniform.
• Basic computer literacy, including typing shift logs, navigating gate access software, and using Microsoft Word.
• Ability to maintain stationary positions while standing or at a vehicle post for up to 50% of the shift.
• Ability to walk, drive, stoop, kneel, and traverse uneven ballast, track beds, and gravel surfaces.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 25 pounds as operationally necessary.
• Full near, far, low-light, and peripheral visual acuity to detect trespassers and inspect container seals at night.
• Availability for 12-hour night shifts from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM; candidates must specify weekday and weekend availability.

Nice To Haves

• California PC 832 (Arrest & Firearms) certification.
• CPR, First Aid, or First Responder certification.
• Bilingual capabilities.
• Weekend assignment availability receives priority consideration.

Responsibilities

• Enforce railroad safety regulations and operational yard protocols, identifying and mitigating hazards.
• Inspect inbound and outbound container trains for broken or missing seals, open container or trailer doors, structural breaches, and unauthorized riders or trespassers.
• Deter cargo theft involving loaded intermodal units, employee vehicles, and facility structures; conduct physical inspections of High-Value Shipments.
• Notify Railroad Police about missing or compromised seals, yard intrusions, or cargo tampering, and coordinate emergency response in high-risk situations.
• Stop, challenge, and verify identification for non-railroad employees and private vehicles seeking entry to intermodal ramps, rights-of-way, and restricted yard perimeters.
• Conduct vehicle and foot patrols of designated lots, track sides, and perimeter fence lines; verify access gates are secured and locked.
• Escort inbound train movements to prevent pedestrian incursions, vehicle collisions, and trespassing.
• Prepare clear, courtroom-ready Daily Activity Reports and incident reports.
• Specify weekday and weekend availability during screening.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed