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Police Officer - San Jose
at Amtrak
San Jose, CA
Posted: 5-4-2025
Law, Compliance, and Public Safety
$118,721/year
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About this Career
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
Skills
Communication, First Aid, Interpersonal Communications, Valid Driver's License, Law Enforcement, Investigation, Operations, Writing
Job Description
Police Officer
- San Jose Amtrak
- 3.6 San Jose, CA Job Details Full-time $92,928
- $144,514 a year 9 hours ago Benefits Commuter assistance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance Loan forgiveness Life insurance Qualifications First aid Mid-level High school diploma or GED Driver's License 1 year Communication skills Full Job Description Your success is a train ride away!
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.COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Annual:
1 full year of prior service at probationary rate or over 1 year break in service- $92,928, 5 Year Lateral (First Year at 95%) with less than 1 year of break in service from previous Department
- $109,563.50, Top Step (100%)
- $144,514.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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, hazardousmaterial 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 andreduce criminal opportunities, conducts searches and seizures, and serves warrants. Effectively deals with individuals under various circumstances to resolve disputes and neutralize hostilities, mediatesdisputes; 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 afirearm. Communicates verbally in person and by radio; presents testimony and evidence in administrative, civil, and criminalproceedings; maintains open line of communications with law enforcement and criminal justice agencies, internaland 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 andprocedures.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Seeking laterals and recently retired law enforcement professionals. Must possess a valid California P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate upon appointment. Minimum of one-year experience as a full-time, sworn patrol officer with a California police or sheriff's department,and have passed a patrol field training program and probationary period. Attach current California Basic Certificatewith resume. Active and recently retired California Police Officers are encouraged to apply. Must be a United States citizen or meet the immigration requirements in the state where they will hold a railroadpolice 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 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 California.
COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.Requisition ID:
164148 Posting Location(s):California Job Family/Function:
Safety & Security Relocation Offered:
No Travel Requirements:
0- 5% You power our progress through your performance.
Other Job Posting Details
Salary
Minimum
Maximum
$92,928/yr
$144,514/yr