What are the responsibilities and job description for the Railroad Police Officer (Nicholasville, KY) position at R.J. Corman Railroad Group?
R.J. Corman Railroad Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Railroad Police Officer. This position performs policing and securing of company properties in various company locations and states.
Railroad Police are on call 24/7 for emergency as needed. This position will work 8 hours shifts, 5 days a week. Must work nights, overtime, holidays, and weekends as required. Due to the unusual work environment applicates must be able to work rotating shifts day and nights in all types of weather. This position requires you to travel out of state a minimum of two weeks a month.
Responsibilities:
- Deterring crime through high visibility policing of corporate office and properties during and after normal business hours.
- Deterring crime through high visibility policing of Railroad Lines, terminals, yards, right-of-ways, and other railroad property in different states.
- Provide policing during all events held on RJ Corman Railroad Properties.
- Conduct initial investigations and gather evidence at all RJ Corman Railroad Locations.
- Ability to travel as need to secure RJC properties and equipment.
- Follow rules, guidelines, and protocols.
- Protects property, employees, patrons, and goods in transit.
- Exercises proper prevention techniques.
- Makes inspections of freight and facilities when requested.
- Apply security devices.
- Conducts surveillances to prevent crimes against the company.
- Responds to police calls for service and, as a first responder, facilitates the effective coordination of fire and rescue, hazmat and environmental, law enforcement, and/or other emergency service.
- 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.
Specialized or Technical Knowledge, or Education and Experience:
- High school diploma and/or equivalent related experience required.
- Must have prior Law Enforcement Experience.
- Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
- Knowledge and skills of law enforcement principles and practices.
- Conflict resolutions and problem-solving skills.
- Responsibility, dependability, honesty, and integrity.
Job Dimensions: Performs duties under limited supervision.
Benefits: R.J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC is committed to providing its full-time employees and their families with quality benefits. R.J. Corman offers the following
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance (immediate eligibility starting day one of employment)
- Company paid life insurance
- Voluntary life insurance, voluntary short-term disability, voluntary long term disability, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
- Voluntary identity theft protection
- Flexible spending account benefits
- Paid maternity leave
- 8 paid holidays
- Paid time off (accrual starts day one of employment)
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401K retirement savings plan
- Work boot allowance
- Employee referral program
- Annual tickets to My Old KY Dinner Train
R.J. Corman Railroad is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer that is committed to a safe and drug free workplace. R.J. Corman performs pre-employment criminal background checks and substance abuse testing which includes a urine drug test to detect the presence of illegal drugs. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping R.J. Corman a safe and drug free company.
