Police Officer - 161169 Washington, DC / Baltimore, MD

Amtrak•Washington, DC

18d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Must be a United States citizen or meet the immigration requirements in the state where they will hold a railroad police officer commission.
High School Diploma or GED.
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 written examination, a physical agility test, an interview, a psychological examination and an in-depth background investigation and a job-related physical examination.
Ability to obtain a railroad police commission from the state of Maryland.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

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.