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Police Officer - Santa Barbara

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 include an annual salary ranging from $92,928 to $144,514, depending on experience, along with 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.

Essential functions include the safety and protection of all persons, including passengers, employees, and property. Patrol duties on foot and in a police vehicle for prolonged periods of time. Security and safety activities at incidents, including 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.

Minimum qualifications include 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 Certificate with 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 railroad police 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. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.