Special Agent - Syracuse, NY

Job Summary

Protects the national strategic rail network vital to national defense and interstate commerce. Provides protection to ensure a safe workplace for CSXT employees, contractors, customers, and the public when on or about CSXT property. Proactively supports the CSX Police Department's mission to protect CSX Transportation (CSXT) and the community by preventing and investigating crimes against persons and/or property on or against the railroad. Utilizes crime prevention and investigative techniques and tools, establishes productive working relationships with other law enforcement agencies, customers, and the community. The CSXT Police Department also engages in suspect apprehension and documents activities that assist with the successful prosecution.

Primary Activities and Responsibilities

• Perform patrol activities including facility checks, rail surveillance, trespasser abatement, inspection of trains and container seals, crime hot spots, and terminal yards. Pursue, apprehend, and transport suspects of criminal activity against persons and or/property as needed and determined by policy and state laws.

• Prevent, detect, and deter terrorist activities in conjunction with other CSXT departments and public agencies to include law enforcement and homeland security entities. Pursue, apprehend and transport suspects of terrorist activities as needed and determined by policy, state and federal laws.

• Investigate crimes on or against persons or railroad property that include theft, vandalism, derailment, signal damage, and track obstructions. Escort and protect CSXT trains and the traveling public on Amtrak and commuter rail operations while on CSXT tracks.

• Observe and report safety issues and rail abnormalities including, but not limited to, safe passage of trains, track conditions, overhead conditions, and facilitate efficient movement of trains on a daily basis.

• Provide expertise to local law enforcement organizations investigating accidents and incidents at crossings and other railroad/public points of contact. Act as a facilitator to ensure the continuation of rail service after accidents, incidents, crimes, or weather related emergencies.

• Establish collaborative partnerships with state, local, and federal government and criminal justice agencies as well as internal (CSX) and external customers (e.g., organizations and community) to ensure the apprehension and prosecution of persons who commit crimes on or against the railroad.

• Complete administrative duties such as situation reports, ordering and maintaining equipment, position training, entering information in various police systems and databases and participating in local task forces.

• Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager

   

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED

• 3 or more years of experience in County, municipal or state law enforcement

• Possess and maintain a valid State issued Driver’s License

• Must currently hold, or be eligible to hold, New York State Police Officer Certification
• Must have been employed as a police officer in the state of New York within the past (4) years

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree/4-year Degree

• 3 or more years of experience in County, municipal or state law enforcement

• Must currently hold, or be eligible to hold, New York State Police Officer Certification
• Must have been employed as a police officer in the state of New York within the past (4) years

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to physically apprehend, restrain and transport suspects or trespassers (e.g., run, jump, climb, endurance etc.)

• Knowledge of investigative practices and procedures

• Ability to proactively approach, speak, engage, and build relationships with internal and external customers, local community members, and diverse individuals, groups, and organizations.

• Conflict Resolution skills

• Decision making skills utilizing own initiative.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to organize and prioritize goals with limited resources.

• Possess the highest level of professional standards and ethics and ability to act with tact and impartiality.

• Ability to work autonomously and with limited supervision for extended periods of time.

• Ability to identify, analyze and develop solutions.

• Demonstrate Firearm proficiency.

• Microsoft Office Skills

• Ability to retain sensitive information in confidence.

• Commitment to Safety

Leadership

The CSX Leadership Model is the foundation of our Talent Strategy and is what drives CSX performance. CSX accordingly selects and develops talent based on each of the following: producing results, creating change, and inspiring excellence.

Job Requirements

• Work, walk and run on uneven surfaces (ballast, rough terrain) for extended periods

• Operate a company vehicle safely and efficiently.           

• Climb on and off ladders bridges, rail cars or other equipment on a routine basis.

• Comply with all manufacturers’ restrictions on ladders or similar equipment

• Ability to mount and dismount obstacles (walls, rail cars) while engaging in foot pursuits at rapid pace

• Ability to physically control and/or restrain suspects of criminal activity, and transport suspects to secure detention locations

• Ability to engage in foot pursuits by running distances of one-half mile or more

• Ability to conduct in-depth criminal investigations and work along with local law enforcement as needed.

• Ability to engage in moderate lifting (50 pounds or more) on a routine basis.

• Ability to conduct patrol activities both in a vehicle and on foot

• Ability to stand for long periods of time on a routine basis.

• Work in confined spaces at times

• Participate and complete any State mandated annual Law Enforcement Training

• Must be able to successfully obtain State of New York railroad police commission

• Participate and complete department annual in-service training

• Work different shifts during a 24/7 workday (including weekends and holidays)

• Complete a comprehensive background check.

• Ability to report to work with 30 minutes advance notice.

• Wear protective equipment such as a ballistic vest, hard hat, and hearing protection.

• Work at elevated heights

• Work outside in all weather conditions.

• Ability to work alone.