Deputy Chief Of Police - San Bernadino, CA

BNSF Railway•San Bernardino, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Do you want to be a part of something that really matters? Team BNSF includes professionals focused on safety, service, and who take pride in delivering the nation’s freight. Together, we help move goods and materials that sustain life and support local, national and global economies. The BNSF rail network is one of the largest freight railroads, spanning 28 western states and serving three Canadian provinces. 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 diverse Business Resource Groups, our deep involvement and investment in the communities we serve, and through diversity and inclusion training programs. It’s through our actions that we create an inclusive, open and collaborative workplace that truly encourages diverse perspectives in all interactions.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required.
Must have satisfactorily completed basic police training at a recognized state certified academy
Eighteen months of successful experience as a full time peace officer with a city, county, state federal or railroad law enforcement agency is preferred
Must meet peace officer commissioning standards in state in which this job is posted and be commissioned as such; 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 willing and able 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 successfully coach, counsel, and facilitate a team of railroad police and related personnel
Must be able to successfully manage a local budget and the administrative processes and procedures of a local team
Must be able to meet any government or Company training and retention standards

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Accountable for local day to day operations by providing direct coaching, teaching, facilitation, and guidance to special agents, patrolmen and contract security and non-security personnel.
Requires 24-7 on call status and the requirement to change shifts often as necessary around the requirements of the territory.
Performs administrative functions regarding budget, equipment and assignment of personnel including scheduling, evaluation and training.
Responsible for attending all Homeland Security and local law enforcement meetings as a representative of BNSF Police.
During the absence of the Assistant Chief of Police, could be placed in a position leading Police operations and investigations.
These investigations may be extremely intricate, complex and confidential.
Required to work under hazardous conditions i.e., chemical spills, riot control, armed trespassers, etc.
The protection of Company property and assets through well developed, proactive crime prevention efforts to ensure safe and on time train performance will be one of the primary aims of the position.
Responsible for all Police activities in the designated area.
Plans, executes and develops team resources including personnel and equipment, supervises sensitive corporate and criminal investigations, provides accurate, detailed reports and provide court testimony when required.
Counsels and advises company officials and public law enforcement agencies on sensitive criminal investigations.
Maintain BNSF readiness to elevated threat by supervising police activity and countermeasures during a heightened security alert in area of responsibility.
Maintains and has administrative responsibility for all Alarm, CCTV and Card Access across the BNSF system.
Maintains and provides data for audit purposes (Regulatory, Internal and External).