Police Officer - Seattle Seattle, WA

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

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.

Annual: 1 full year of prior service at probationary rate or over 1 year of break in service - $97,891, 5 Year Lateral (First Year at 95%) with less than 1 year of break in service from previous Department - $115,330, Top Step (100%) - $144,514.

Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance; paid time off; reimbursement of education;
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility;
Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges. Some benefits are subject to the collective bargaining agreement.

• 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.

• Seeking laterals and recently retired law enforcement professionals.
• Must have completed Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC) Law Enforcement Basic Academy or equivalency academy that is recognized by the CJTC; and successfully completed an agency's law enforcement patrol Field Training Program and probationary program as a commissioned Police Officer.
• Active and recently retired Seattle Police Officers are encouraged to apply.
• Must have a United States citizen or meet the immigration requirements in the state where they will hold a railroad police officer commission.
• Must have a 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 physical agility test, an interview, a psychological examination and an in‑depth background investigation, a polygraph exam and a job‑related physical examination.
• Ability to obtain a railroad police commission from the State of Washington.

• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

Requisition : 163992
Posting Location(s): Washington
Job Family/Function: Safety & Security
Relocation Offered: No
Travel Requirements: Up to 25%

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