Chief Special Agent; Alaska Railroad

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.

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, vandal isms, 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.

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. .

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.

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.

Incumbent has daily contact with ARRC senior management, employees, contractors, community leaders and the public, requiring strong verbal…