Job Summary

• Performs general police duties, processes, and operations for the protection of life and property and enforces federal, state, and local laws, prevents crime, and preserves peace in a railroad surface transportation environment.
• Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance; paid time off; reimbursement of education; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges.
• Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen.

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Salary

Entry rate (requires police academy) - $69,888; 1 year post probationary (at 100%) - $77,653; 5 year lateral (at 100%) and with less than 1 year of break in service from previous Department - $91,554; Top step (at 100%) - $114,722.

Skills & Requirements

Key Requirements

• United States citizen or meet immigration requirements
• High School Diploma or GED
• 21 years of age
• Valid driver’s license
• Pass all police application components
• Pass Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board POWER test
• Obtain railroad police commission from State of Illinois

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