Special Agent (Police) - Vernon, CA

October 19, 2024

Be part of a team that values safety, diversity, and excellence

We are one of the largest U.S. railroads transporting the nation’s freight across 28 western states and 3 Canadian provinces. As a member of our team, you will play a role in supporting the movement of essential products and materials that help feed, clothe, supply, and power communities throughout America and the world.

We are committed to a culture where all employees are included, belong, and have equal opportunity to achieve their full potential. Come make a difference with us!
Learn more about BNSF and our Benefits

To learn more about our BNSF Police team, please view this video: Resource Protection

Apply early as this job may be removed or filled prior to the closing date, which is approximately seven (7) days after the posting date.

Relocation package may be provided for eligible candidate(s).

We are committed to a culture where all employees are included, belong, and have equal opportunity to achieve their full potential. Career development is a lifelong process. That's one of the many exciting and rewarding aspects of working on our railroad. Regardless of where we work or what we do, we always have an opportunity to continue to learn and grow.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Protects and safeguards company assets and resources including personnel, property and customer’s property entrusted to the company.
Conduct proficient, sensitive corporate and criminal investigations, provide accurate, detailed reports and provide court testimony when required.
Identify and properly handle trespassers on Company property and make arrests as appropriate.
Counsels and advises company officials to reduce crime and accidents and improve security; coordinates response to railroad emergencies; supervises contract security guards and trains other employees on relevant matters.
Perform aggressive crime prevention patrol of facilities, railroad property and trains, with special emphasis on TOFC/COFC, automobiles, and high value shipments.
Perform other duties as assigned

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma or GED.
Must have satisfactorily completed basic police training at a recognized state certified academy
Must meet peace officer commissioning standards in state in which this job is posted and be commissioned as such and maintain a valid State Peace Office License in that state.
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 able and willing 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 meet any government or Company training and retention standards
Must live or be willing to relocate within 50 miles of the assigned work location
Eighteen months of successful experience as a full time peace officer with a city, county, state federal or railroad law enforcement agency required

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree

UNION:

Allied Services Division, Transportation-Communications Union
Dues required per union agreement

BENEFITS

BNSF offers competitive benefit programs and services including, but not limited to

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
401(k) Plan
Railroad Retirement
Life Insurance
Incentive Compensation Plan (ICP)
Tuition Reimbursement Program

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION ELEMENTS

Criminal history
Last 7 years of driving history
Last 5 years of employment history to include military service
Social Security number
Education

MEDICAL REVIEW ELEMENTS:

Medical evaluation
Drug Screen
Other elements as needed

DRUG TEST ELEMENTS:

BNSF is committed to a safe and drug free work place and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. All new hires are required to undergo a hair drug test which detects the presence of illegal drugs for months prior to testing. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping BNSF safe and drug free.

Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC): Federal authority requires BNSF employees, whose work requires unescorted access to secure areas of port facilities, to obtain a TWIC. A TWIC is a condition of employment for such positions and requires candidates to those positions to submit to a TSA security assessment (to include, but not limited to, providing: biographic information; identity documents; fingerprints; digital photograph). More information is available at www.tsa.gov/for-industrytwic.

BNSF Railway is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BNSF considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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