Special Agent (Police) - Memphis, TN

BNSF Railway•Memphis, TN

6d•$94,500 - $108,600•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Agent protects and safeguards BNSF company assets and resources, including personnel, property, and customer property entrusted to the company. The role conducts corporate and criminal investigations, prepares accurate and detailed reports, and provides court testimony when required. It identifies and appropriately handles trespassers on company property, making arrests as appropriate. The Special Agent advises company officials on reducing crime and accidents and improving security, coordinates responses to railroad emergencies, supervises contract security guards, and trains employees on relevant matters. The position also performs crime-prevention patrols of facilities, railroad property, and trains, with particular emphasis on TOFC/COFC, automobiles, and high-value shipments. Other duties may be assigned. This is a full-time position based in Memphis, Tennessee. The schedule consists of 12-hour shifts, either 6 a.m.–6 p.m. or 6 p.m.–6 a.m., rotating every three months. The role requires travel as needed and living or relocating within 50 miles of the assigned work location. Applicants must meet state peace-officer commissioning requirements and maintain a valid state peace officer license. The position requires 18 months of successful full-time peace officer experience and successful completion of required company training, evaluations, and a background investigation.

Requirements

Able to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.
High school diploma or GED.
Successful completion of basic police training at a recognized state-certified academy.
Meet peace officer commissioning standards in the state where the job is posted, be commissioned, and maintain a valid state peace officer license.
Meet BNSF Resource Protection Solutions Team standards as a Special Agent.
Valid driver's license.
Willing and able to travel as required.
Able and willing to use the company's computer system to create reports and databases.
Physically and psychologically fit; able to pass required company evaluations and an extensive background investigation.
Successfully complete required company training for the position.
Broad knowledge of the railroad industry and operations, particularly handling emergencies such as derailments and load securement events.
Broad knowledge of criminal law and procedures.
Able to successfully lead people, often in stressful critical-event environments.
Able to meet applicable 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 peace officer experience 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, company 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 other employees on relevant matters.
Conduct crime-prevention patrols of facilities, railroad property, and trains, with particular 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, gym memberships, counseling services, and wellness support.
Annual bonus through the Incentive Compensation Program.
Generous leave and time-off policies.