Police Officer

About Amtrak

As we move America's workforce toward the future, our goal is to connect businesses and communities across the country. The safety of our passengers, our more than 20,000 colleagues, the public, and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to your efforts.

Our values of 'Do the Right Thing, Excel Together, and Put Customers First' are at the heart of what matters most to us. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.

About the Role

You will power our progress through your performance in a role designed to be more than just a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions.

In this position, you will serve as a vital link in our safety and security mission, performing general police duties to protect life and property within a railroad surface transportation environment. Your day will involve patrolling on foot and in police vehicles, responding to critical incidents ranging from derailments to hazardous material spills, and enforcing federal, state, and local laws. You will be the first responder to resolve disputes, neutralize hostilities, and assist individuals in need, ensuring that our passengers and employees feel safe as they travel.

Hiring Process & Application

All Amtrak positions require a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check, and a pre-employment drug screen. Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute legalizing its use. In accordance with DOT regulations, Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants intending to perform safety-sensitive duties.

To be considered, you must successfully pass all components of the police application process, including an online written examination, a physical agility test, an interview, a psychological examination, and an in-depth background investigation. New York State residents must also meet specific NY State Police agility standards.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Amtrak is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), national origin/ethnicity, disability, veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship, or any other personal characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol.