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Transit and Railroad Police - 33-3052.00

O*NET-SOC Description

Protect and police railroad and transit property, employees, or passengers.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Special Agent
  • Supervisory Special Agent
  • Patrolman
  • Transit Police Officer
  • Railroad Police Officer
  • Police Specialist
  • Canine Officer (K-9 Officer)

SOC Occupation Groups

33-0000 Protective Service Occupations
33-3000 Law Enforcement Workers
33-3050 Police Officers
33-3052.00 Transit and Railroad Police

Related Occupations

Tasks

  • Apprehend or remove trespassers or thieves from railroad property or coordinate with law enforcement agencies in apprehensions and removals.
  • Direct or coordinate the daily activities or training of security staff.
  • Direct security activities at derailments, fires, floods, or strikes involving railroad property.
  • Examine credentials of unauthorized persons attempting to enter secured areas.
  • Interview neighbors, associates, or former employers of job applicants to verify personal references or to obtain work history data.
  • Investigate or direct investigations of freight theft, suspicious damage or loss of passengers' valuables, or other crimes on railroad property.
  • Patrol railroad yards, cars, stations, or other facilities to protect company property or shipments and to maintain order.
  • Plan or implement special safety or preventive programs, such as fire or accident prevention.
  • Prepare reports documenting investigation activities and results.
  • Record and verify seal numbers from boxcars containing frequently pilfered items, such as cigarettes or liquor, to detect tampering.
  • Seal empty boxcars by twisting nails in door hasps, using nail twisters.

Detailed Work Activities

  • analyze existing evidence or facts
  • apply appropriate physical restraint
  • apprehend or arrest suspect or perpetrator of criminal act
  • authorize entry or exit of individuals
  • communicate details in protective services settings
  • conduct legal searches or investigations
  • cooperate with court personnel or other law enforcement agencies
  • develop safety regulations
  • direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff
  • enforce laws, ordinances, or regulations
  • follow law enforcement methods or procedures
  • gather physical evidence
  • identify firearms or weapons
  • inspect commercial vehicles
  • interview crime witnesses or victims to obtain descriptive information
  • investigate complaints, disturbances, or violations
  • make decisions
  • manage detailed records or files in security setting
  • monitor entrance or exit of persons
  • operate vehicles in law enforcement or security setting
  • oversee work progress to verify safety or conformance to standards
  • patrol or guard area or premises
  • prepare reports
  • reach conclusions quickly in law enforcement situations
  • read maps
  • recognize public safety hazards
  • use firearms
  • use interviewing procedures
  • use knowledge of investigation techniques
  • use oral or written communication techniques
  • use surveillance techniques

Military Crosswalk Titles

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Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

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DOT Crosswalk Titles

  • Patroller
  • Special Agent
  • Special Agent-in-Charge