Also check out the other gigs at Amtrak that deal with security. Most of them require a Bachelors Degree or equivalent it seems. There was only one police officer position last I checked, and most of the other positions were management. The pay was pretty good though. –Head Jundi
Special Agent Counterterrorism & Surveillance
Location: California-Los Angeles
Req. Number: 90106885
Description: THE SAFETY OF OUR PASSENGERS, OUR EMPLOYEES, THE PUBLIC, AND OUR OPERATING ENVIRONMENT IS OUR HIGHEST PRIORITY!
The last date to apply for this position is July 28, 2008. The minimum salary for this position is $75,000 – $103,000 per year.
* * * Reposting = previous applicants do not have to reapply.
Position Summary:
Develops and implements (through complex coordination with Amtrak and non-Amtrak stakeholders) Counterterrorist (CT), physical security, red team, and intelligence operations and investigations. Identifies best practices for CT, physical security, red team, and intelligence operations and investigations and makes recommendations for their implementation. Reports on and informs key leaders about investigation findings and recommendations. Provides accurate and timely oral and written reports as directed. Builds personal and professional relationships with diverse regional stakeholders to foster cooperation and synergy of effort regarding security and emergency response. Ensures compliance with federal, local, corporate, and industry laws, policies and requirements. Acts as force multiplier for Amtrak security, in extremis, contingency, emergency, surveillance operations, and crime situations when so directed. All SOF personnel must be willing to attend a basic law enforcement course at FLETC upon hire. All current positions are located in Los Angeles, CA.
Education:
Must have Associates Degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in criminal justice, police science, public or business administrations, business or information technology or an equivalent combination of work experience, training, and education. Prefer a Bachelors Degree in Security or CPP Certification.
Work Experience:
Must have extensive years of progressively responsible professional experience as a military special operations force member. Prefer a former special operations forces operator. SFARTAETC qualified personnel with CIF experience, or OTC qualified personnel. SOTIC, ASOT, and 18D qualifications are a plus.
Other Requirements:
Experience in supervising and/or managing special operations teams. Experience in planning, resourcing, coordinating, and executing performance-oriented training. Experience in building collaborative partnerships with policing, commercial, emergency response, and operational stakeholders. Experience in performing liaison duties with allied or joint military headquarters. Knowledge of commercial security operations and security technologies (cameras, alarms, dogs, etc.). Holder of or eligible to receive federal secret security clearance.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
Skill in leading briefings and meetings and making presentations to individuals and groups. Skill in leading diverse organizations and personalities.
Supervisor Responsibilities:
No direct supervisory responsibilities; however, may lead up to 5-10 personnel depending upon the mission.
Work Environment:
Candidates must be able to pass a physical fitness test requiring pushups, sit-ups, run, bench-press, agility run, and bend and reach (standard FLECTC PT test), must be able to stand and walk for up to 8-hous while wearing tactical gear, must be able to work both indoors and outdoors in inclement weather. Must have full mental awareness and the ability to work long hours.
Travel: 50 percent
Hiring Range: $75,000.00 – $103,000.00 Annually
Last Date to Apply: 07/28/08
Position Type: Permanent
Job Category: Office of Security Strategy and Special Ops
Years of Experience: 10 – 15
Travel Requirements: 50-100%
Relocation Benefits May Apply: Yes
Classification Agreement: No
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