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 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. 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 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 be 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.