Railroad Special Agent

Duties and Responsibilities of the Railroad Special Agent

As armed peace officers, railroad special agents may be required to wear a uniform and drive high profile emergency vehicles. They protect and safeguard Company assets including personnel, property, information, and customer lading.  Special Agents conduct criminal and civil investigations, inappropriate conduct committed on railroad property, arrest criminal offenders, and testify in court.  Special Agents counsel and advise BNSF officials to reduce crime, accidents, and improve personal and physical security.  They also coordinate responses to railroad emergencies, and may supervise scheduled employees and contract security guards.  Special Agents must train frequently in the use of firearms, use of force, and defensive tactics.

Employment Standards for Sworn Resource Protection Solutions Team Members

For police applicants to be considered, each must be willing and able to submit written information and to fully cooperate in completing a personal history statement used to conduct a police background investigation.  Applicants must be at least 21 years of age, free of any physical, mental or moral defects as determined by the successful completion of a comprehensive police background investigation (no felony convictions for any crime involving moral turpitude or domestic violence)  Each applicant must also successfully complete physical and psychological examinations.  Applicants should either possess a valid drivers license in the state of assignment and have a past work and driving record which displays an ability to work and drive vehicles safely.  Each applicant must have successfully completed a certified or certifiable basic police academy. Prior federal, state, county, or local police experience is preferred.  The applicant must be willing and able to meet any additional governmental requirements established for the state of the assignment and must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening test.