Patrol Officer - Canadian National Railway Company

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By joining the CN Railway Police Service (CNPS), you will be joining an historic policing profession that dates as far back as the mid-1800s, when the number of U.S. Marshals serving in U.S. territories was insufficient to police the growing intercontinental railways. Today, similar to the original railway police, CNPS employs sworn officers across the United States and Canada leading CN to be the most secure and safest railway in North America.

At CN, every day brings new and exciting challenges. As a CNPS Patrol Officer, you can expect an interesting environment where you will protect interstate commerce by ensuring CN’s business is running optimally and safely. The CNPS provides the kind of paid training and opportunities on which long-term careers are built and recognizes hard workers who strive to make a difference. As a member of the CNPS team, you will be able to thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as ONE TEAM. The career we offer is meaningful because the work we do matters.

Job Summary

CNPS Patrol Officers have jurisdiction over crimes committed against the railroad.  CNPS, an international police service, is responsible for all CN properties and locations across more than 19,500 miles of tracks in 16 U.S. states and 9 Canadian provinces. CNPS Patrol Officers are certified state law enforcement officers, with interstate authority pursuant to federal law, who have investigative powers in all U.S. states in which CN operates. 

Specifically, the Patrol Officer is responsible for protecting CN’s people, business, and reputation by proactively changing people’s attitudes and behaviors towards rail safety through proactive enforcement, education, engineering, and engagement initiatives designed to reduce train-related collisions, deter theft, and save lives. The incumbent will also provide rail safety training to internal employees, local first responders, and community members.

Benefits

•                 Respectful, values-driven culture, honoring diversity and inclusion.

•                 Interstate policing authority pursuant to federal law and state certifications.

•                 Ability to work expanded territories over the CNPS 16-state U.S rail network.

•                 Competitive vacation allowance and salaries.

•                 Employees Shares Investment Program, with employer contribution.

•                 U.S. Railroad Pension and additional retirement investment programs.

•                 Promotional opportunities.

Operational Priorities

•                 Prevent railway grade-crossing and pedestrian collisions ensuring network fluidity and saving lives through proactive problem-solving as well as data-driven, targeted enforcement.

•                 Liaise with local law enforcement and first responders during railway related incidents.

•                 Pro-actively address potential railway network disruptions.

•                 Maintain appropriate contacts with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and community stakeholders.

•                 Pro-actively protect from and problem-solve threats to CN freight and assets.

•                 Develop and maintain strong relationships with local partners (first responders, coroners, community leaders).

Education and Awareness

•                 Provide rail safety training for internal CN employees, local first responders, and community members.

•                 Conduct rail safety presentations for a variety of audiences.

Partnerships

•                 Build professional relationships with a variety of stakeholders in an ongoing effort to protect CN’s people, business, and reputation.

Working Conditions

•                 Requires work in an outdoor environment to include inclement weather.

•                 Available to work shifts, weekends, and holidays based on the operational needs.

•                 Must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure, and manage stress.

•                 Potential travel over a large geographical area based on operational demands.

•                 Be able to work independently for long periods of time.

Requirements

Law Enforcement Experience

•                 Minimum three years of experience in law enforcement.

o   Experience working with local, state, or federal agencies in emergency response situations.

o   Experience in investigation*

•                 Valid and current certification as a sworn law enforcement officer.

*Any experience would be considered an asset.

Education/Certification/Designation

•                 High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.

•                 Graduate of an accredited law enforcement academy.

•                 Commissioned/certified police officer within designated state.

•                 Valid driver’s license.

Competencies

•                 Identifies risks and anticipates impacts to ensure a safe and secure environment.

•                 Follows safety procedures, information security instructions and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles.

•                 Ability to cultivate relationships and collaborate with key stakeholders to enable higher productivity.

•                 Inspires others with impactful communications and has the ability to adapt to any audience.

•                 Makes informed and timely decisions; is self-motivated and can work effectively individually and in a team.

•                 Applies analytical thinking to make recommendations that pursue sustainable performance.

•                 Ability to render credible testimony in a Court of Law.

Technical Skills/Knowledge

•                 Knowledge of state and federal criminal and civil laws, Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations. *

•                 Knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, TEAMS, and PowerPoint).

•                 Investigative expertise. *

•                 Knowledge of railroad operations. *

*Any knowledge would be considered an asset.

About CN

CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. As the only railroad connecting Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500-mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability, and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.

CN is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation. Only qualified candidates under consideration will be contacted. Please monitor your email on a regular basis, as communication is primarily made through email.