Selection Process Amtrak® Police
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Stage 4.1 Selection Process SM Post-Offer Psychological Examinations* Protecting“America’s Railroad ” Candidates who successfully complete the ® Stage 1 interview phase will be administered a post- Amtrak Police Department Position Posting and Resume Review offer psychological examination. Candidates Selected applicants who meet or exceed basic that have successfully completed the above qualifications for employment will be scheduled stages will be scheduled for an interview with a for the Orientation/Testing. psychologist. Stage 1.1 Stage 5 Physical Agility Testing* Final non-medical stage The position of Police Officer requires that All interviews, testing, and background applicants meet Physical Agility Standards and investigations are completed and reviewed. Requirements, which include: Stage 6 Test Standard Medical Examination Candidates must successfully pass a medical 1 bench press 57% of your body weight examination and drug test for use of illegal Agility run 20.6 seconds substances. 300 meter run 92 seconds Stage 7 Push-up 12 Candidate Notification 1.5 mile run 19 min 45 sec All candidates who successfully completed all stages of the selection process and who will be Stage 2 offered a position will be notified by a Human Orientation/Testing Capital Department representative. The candidate will be provided with an Note: The entire selection process may take up to 12 months to application. The written examination (police and complete. security officers), typing test (communication * Police Officers Only officers) and pre-offer written psychological test (police officers only) will be administered at the Probationary Period Orientation. Candidates eligible for appointment to the Stage 3 Amtrak Police Department will be subject to Interview a 12 month probationary period from the Successful candidates will undergo an oral date of railroad police commission receipt. Discover a Career in interview after written testing at the Orientation Probationary members must successfully Law Enforcement Stage. complete training relevant to their position. Stage 4 Candidate Background Investigation Reapplication Procedure All candidates will be subjected to a background investigation. Applicants who are unsuccessful are eligible to reapply one year after the date of disqualification. “Amtrak and America’s Railroad are service marks of the National Railroad Passenger Corporation.” 02-036 Our Mission Minimum Qualifications Salary and Benefits SM Protecting “America’s Railroad ” Communications • Salary competitive with other law Police Officer Security Officer Officer enforcement agencies. Our Vision At least 21 years At least 18 years At least 18 years • Lateral entry pay - Prior service credit may be of age of age of age available when applicable. United States United States United States We commit to the pursuit of the Department’s citizen or have the citizen or have the citizen or have the • Opportunity for promotion after two years of mission and to making a positive difference in right to work in right to work in right to work in the continuous service. the United States the United States United States the protection and security of America’s railroad High school High school High school • Medical and dental plans. community. Within the next decade, we expect diploma or GED diploma or GED diploma or GED • Paid life insurance. to be internationally recognized within both the Certificate of rail industry and the entire transportation sector completion of • Participation in a 401K retirement plan. as a leader in creating safe environments for a basic training program at a state • Railroad retirement benefits. passengers, employees and patrons, as well as authorized police for securing the rail infrastructure. training academy • Uniforms, weapons and equipment provided or current related by the Department. Our philosophy of customer-oriented policing experience as a police officer • Paid vacation. reflects our dedication of service to the rail or similar law community. We openly communicate empathy, enforcement • Tuition reimbursement plan. experience professionalism and a strong customer focus in preferred. An • Free rail travel privileges for yourself, and your all facets of our work. We recognize our role as Associate’s Degree dependents on Amtrak trains nationwide. part of Amtrak’s front line for protecting against or 60 hours/credits from an accredited all hazards. The partnerships we create with college or other law enforcement and security entities university preferred Career Opportunities extend the protection beyond our stations and Eligible for a valid N/A Eligible for a valid the trains themselves to the full rail network driver’s license. driver’s license. Possession of Possession of a valid Amtrak is an equal opportunity employer and and its surrounding area. a valid driver’s driver’s license is offers competitive salaries and benefits. license is required prior to As a great place for a career, the Department required prior to appointment. Amtrak does not tolerate discrimination or provides clarity of mission, role and purpose appointment harassment based on an individual’s race, color, for its members and gives them the tools Able to obtain a Accurate typing N/A religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, police commission speed of 35 wpm they need to be successful. The Department within the state sexual orientation, or veteran’s status. Amtrak cultivates professionalism and is among industry in which assigned administers its hiring, discipline, promotion, or in state of leaders in the use of training and technology residence compensation, benefits, training and all other to achieve mission success. Our members have company activities in compliance with this policy. Able to pass all Able to pass all Able to pass all and utilize opportunities to grow and develop aspects of the aspects of the aspects of the as individuals and are rewarded for their selection process. selection process. selection process. In order to find out about current job openings at contributions to mission success. Amtrak visit: www.amtrak.com/careers If you cannot use or access the online application system, call 202-906-2739 for assistance, Monday through Friday from 8 am to 8 pm ET..