Special Agent (Police) - Kingman, AZ

BNSF Railway•Kingman, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

BNSF Railway is hiring a full-time Special Agent for its Police department, based in Kingman, Arizona. The department works to protect the security and safety of BNSF’s rail operations through crime prevention, investigations, emergency response, and collaboration with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. The role requires extensive travel. Training takes place at BNSF’s corporate headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas, and at the work location with an internal trainer. A relocation package may be provided to eligible candidates. The Special Agent protects company personnel, property, resources, and customer property; conducts corporate and criminal investigations; prepares detailed reports; and provides court testimony when required. The agent patrols facilities, railroad property, and trains, with particular attention to trailer-on-flatcar/container-on-flatcar shipments, automobiles, and high-value freight. The role also involves handling trespassers and making arrests as appropriate, advising company officials on reducing crime and accidents, coordinating responses to railroad emergencies, supervising contract security guards, and training employees. Applicants must have completed basic police training at a recognized state-certified academy, meet the applicable state peace-officer commissioning standards, and maintain a valid state peace officer license. At least 18 months of successful full-time peace-officer experience is required. Candidates must live or be willing to relocate within 50 miles of the assigned work location. The anticipated start date is January 16, 2027. The listed salary range is $95,000–$100,000.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Satisfactorily completed basic police training at a recognized state-certified academy.
Meet or be able to meet peace officer commissioning standards in the state where the job is posted, be commissioned as a peace officer, and maintain a valid state peace officer license in that state.
Meet BNSF Police Solutions Team standards as a Special Agent.
Valid driver's license.
Willingness and ability to travel as required; travel is extensive.
Ability and willingness to use the company's computer system to create reports and databases.
Physical and psychological fitness; ability to pass required company evaluations and an extensive background investigation.
Successfully complete any required company training for the position.
Broad knowledge of the railroad industry and operations, particularly emergency situations such as derailments and load securement.
Broad knowledge of criminal law and procedures.
Ability to lead people, often in stressful critical-event environments.
Ability to meet government or company training and retention standards.
Live or be willing to relocate within 50 miles of the assigned work location.
At least 18 months of successful full-time experience as a peace officer with a city, county, state, federal, or railroad law enforcement agency.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

Protect and safeguard company assets and resources, including personnel, property, and customer property entrusted to the company.
Conduct corporate and criminal investigations, prepare accurate and detailed reports, and provide court testimony when required.
Identify and appropriately handle trespassers on company property and make arrests as appropriate.
Advise company officials on reducing crime and accidents and improving security.
Coordinate responses to railroad emergencies.
Supervise contract security guards and train employees on relevant matters.
Conduct crime-prevention patrols of facilities, railroad property, and trains, with special emphasis on TOFC/COFC, automobiles, and high-value shipments.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Industry-leading 401(k) and Railroad Retirement program.
Medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, mental health, cancer support, and care network options for employees and dependents, including domestic partners.
Health care spending accounts (HSA) with employer contributions.
Life and disability insurance provided at no cost.
Parental, pediatric, and family-building support.
Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.
Dependent care spending account with employer match.
Discounts on travel and gym memberships.
Counseling services and wellness support.
Annual bonus through the Incentive Compensation Program.
Generous leave and time-off policies.