Special Agent - UP Railroad Police

Work Location: Seattle, WA

Closing Date: November 21, 2009

Basic Purpose of Job:

Responsible for employee and public safety; protection of facilities, real estate and assets; and the protection of our customer's lading through police activities, security services, and crime prevention and safety initiatives.

Accountabilities:

  • Promote public safety through grade crossing traffic enforcement operations (CARE) and the investigation of unsafe motorist incidents.

  • Implement the Union Pacific's Homeland Security "security" plan counter measures as threat levels change.

  • Participate in "red team" audits on critical targets to test vulnerabilities and validate effectiveness of security measures.

  • Participate in the Executive protection of the Board of Directors, Corporate Officers and Senior Railroad management, family and their guests.

  • This is a physically demanding job. The successful candidate will be required, among other things, to walk or run long distances over uneven terrain in the rail yard; and to climb on to and off of equipment. The successful candidate will also be required to take and pass the annual physical and firearms tests for U.P. Special Agents.

  • Responsible for all police activities including patrol; criminal investigation; executive, cargo, and asset protection; grade crossing traffic enforcement; facility and Homeland security; and emergency response preparedness.

  • Share inter-department responsibility for employee and public safety; crossing accident and third party personal injury investigation; freight claim resolution; civil investigation; hazardous material release and related environmental issues.

  • Work with other special agents or independently with primary responsibility for an assigned geographical territory to: Conduct investigations of illegal activity or follow-up investigations of criminal cases; Write comprehensive and detailed reports that accurately articulate the findings in accordance with department guidelines and government legal standards; Interview victims, witnesses and suspects to develop the facts of the case and write criminal complaint and warrant documents in compliance with state and federal laws; Collect, preserve and interpret physical evidence and identify and recover stolen property.

  • Prepare criminal cases for prosecution, work directly with prosecutors, attorneys and court officials, and personally testify for the Company in court.

  • Investigate all matters related to employee criminal misconduct to include EEO violations.

  • Participate in crime reduction enforcement operations to ensure customer's lading moves intact without unnecessary delay from origin to destination.

  • Ensure that highly sensitive Government shipments requiring special handling are protected or inspected according to federal rules and regulations.

  • Investigate fully (interview, photograph, measure & diagram) all vehicle accidents, employee and third party injuries in the absence of a Claims Agent or a Sr Spec Agent - Accident Specialist.

Required Education, Training, Experience or Skills:

  • Graduated from an accredited police academy and presently meet certification requirements to be commissioned in the work location state

Preferred Education, Training, Experience or Skills:

  • A Bachelor Degree in criminal justice, police science, public administration or related field from an accredited college or university

  • 3 year(s) experience / knowledge in law enforcement as a public law enforcement or Military Police professional

  • Advanced Microsoft Suite skills specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint

  • Advanced presentation skills and technical writing skills that clearly and concisely communicate programs, services and ideas to a diverse audience


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