Chief Special Agent (Alaska Railroad)

Job Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

To ensure the existence of sound security and law enforcement programs and procedures to comply with State and federal mandates regarding security of personnel, infrastructure and operations, and thereby preventing financial loss to the Alaska Railroad.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises assigned Police and Security Department employees and contractors in the implementation and daily performance of all security and law enforcement programs and plans for the Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC).

Supervises the investigation of criminal activities (fraud, theft, trespass, vandalisms, etc.) to protect corporate and customer property, employees, customers and the public on ARRC property.

Conducts criminal and administrative investigations to protect corporate interests, employees and the public.

Supervises and coordinates investigative actions of administrative, civil and criminal matters with the CEO, ARRC Chief Counsel, senior ARRC management, and, as appropriate, with judicial representatives, district attorneys’ offices and law enforcement agencies to ensure the protection of railroad assets and personnel.

Develops and implements ARRC Police and Security plans and procedures by preparing and updating, and reviewing required programs to ensure the protection of ARRC assets and to comply with regulatory mandates.

Prepares the Police and Security Department budget plan. Manages and supervises expenditures based on the approved budget in accordance with corporate spending authority. Supervises others and seeks out the opportunity and application for grant funding to enhance ARRC security programs through the addition of capital assets.

Ensures that appropriate ARRC managers and employees are aware of programs and changes to State and Federal laws affecting the security of the Alaska Railroad.

As the Company Security Officer and supervisor of the Facility Security Officer, as defined by 33 CFR dealing with Port Security that the development, implementation, day-to-day and long-range operational plans are being implemented thereby ensuring ARRC is in compliance with regulations.

FACTOR 1:

Technical and Operational Knowledge

Strong foundation in law enforcement, security practices, emergency preparedness, budgeting and management is required. Must have the knowledge to conduct and supervise a full range of criminal and administrative investigations. Must meet the Department of Public Safety standards for a Peace Officer within the State of Alaska. As the Company Security Officer and supervisor of the Facility Security Officer in support of Port Security operations, the incumbent must be knowledgeable of Port Security regulations and methods of complying with those regulations. As the Transportation Security Administration Rail Security Coordinator, must be knowledgeable of Federal Railroad Administration security regulations regarding hazardous materials shipments and passenger operations. .

FACTOR 2:

Analytical Skills and Impact

Must have the ability to use management and problem solving techniques, to identify problem areas, supervise research, recommend solutions, formulate plans, and oversee implementation of crime prevention, security and investigative operations.

FACTOR 3:

Supervision and Control

Incumbent is responsible for supervising the Police and Security Department’s law enforcement Special Agents, Port Security Manager, and contract security officers. Manages various security contracts and programs with multiple contract security officers performing duties throughout the ARRC transportation system.

FACTOR 4:

Communication

Incumbent has daily contact with ARRC senior management, employees, contractors, community leaders and the public, requiring strong verbal communications skills. Incumbent prepares written reports, plans letters and other documents, and formulates policy and procedures for company- wide and departmental programs.

FACTOR 5:

Working Conditions

Incumbent spends 70% of the time in a corporate office environment. Incumbent is required to travel through the Alaska Railbelt in passenger vehicles, hy-rails, trains and commercial aircraft. In performance of investigative duties, incumbent is required to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions, often in areas that require walking on uneven ground and on various types of railroad equipment. Incumbent is required to drive an ARRC vehicle to reach company facilities and property hundreds of miles from Anchorage.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.

Must have at least Seven years of increasingly responsible experience as an Alaska Police Standards Council (APSC) certified police officer, and/or as an Alaska Railroad PD Special Agent with a strong background in police investigations and policy development. The police related employment must be recent and have occurred within five (5) years of the date of this employment vacancy posting.

Must have graduated from a certified Alaska based Police Academy.

Must have a strong working knowledge of report writing, spreadsheets, and other related office products.

Must have at least two (2) years of supervisory experience.

Must have a valid Alaska driver’s license. To be considered a valid driver's license, an employee must maintain a continuous three-year period free of any Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or Operating Under the Influence (OUI) convictions.

Must be a current Alaska resident.

Must be able to qualify with various firearms, including pistols, rifle and shotgun.

A Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or related field is preferred.

The above reflects only the more significant details for the performance of the job and is not intended to be all inclusive.

Additional Required Information

IMPORTANT:

Your application must clearly show how you meet each minimum qualification listed for this position. Do not assume reviewers will infer qualifications from job titles or general descriptions of duties. Applications are screened based on the information submitted.

Include all required and desired qualifications in your Applicant Profile and/or Resume. For any relevant experience, provide the employer name, job title, dates of employment, and whether the position was full-time or part-time.

Failure to provide sufficient information on your application to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications may result in disqualification from further consideration. Applicants who clearly demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated along with other qualified applicants and may be considered for the next phase of the recruitment process.

If

you are selected for an interview, then you

MUST

be able to submit a copy of a current driving record that

reflects the past three (3) years of driving history

.

The State of Alaska DMV Driving Records are available online:

https://online.dmv.alaska.gov/onlinedrivingrecords

Contact Information

WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE

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[email protected]

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Alaska Railroad Human Resources Department

E-Mail:

[email protected]

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 107500, Anchorage, AK 99510-7500

Street Address: 327 West Ship Creek, Anchorage, AK

Fax Number: (907) 265-2542

Alaska Railroad Corporation is an equal opportunity employer