Special Agent; Police - Commerce​/Vernon, CA

$10,000 Hiring Bonus for this position!

BNSF is one of the largest U.S. railroads transporting freight across 28 western states and 3 Canadian provinces. As a member of our team, you will support the movement of essential products that help feed, clothe, supply, and power communities throughout America and the world.

Learn more about BNSF and our Benefits.

Job Location:Commerce
Other Potential Locations:Commerce, CA;
Long Beach, CA;
Los Angeles Harbor, CA;
Los Angeles, CA
Anticipated

Start Date:

12/22/2025
Number of Positions:16
Salary Range:$107,200 - $117,920

Bonus:$5,000 payable 30 days after hire; additional $5,000 payable 1 year after hire

The Resource Protection department is dedicated to ensuring the security and safety of the company's rail network. The team employs comprehensive strategies and technology to safeguard transportation, prevent theft, and mitigate risks. Collaboration with law enforcement agencies is integral to maintaining reliability.

Travel is required.

Training for this position is at corporate headquarters in Fort Worth, TX and on-site at location with an internal trainer.

• Protects and safeguards company assets and resources including personnel, property and customer’s property entrusted to the company.
• Conduct proficient, sensitive corporate and criminal investigations, provide accurate, detailed reports and provide court testimony when required.
• Identify and properly handle trespassers on Company property and make arrests as appropriate.
• Counsels and advises company officials to reduce crime and accidents and improve security; coordinates response to railroad emergencies; supervises contract security guards and trains other employees on relevant matters.
• Perform aggressive crime prevention patrol of facilities, railroad property and trains, with special emphasis on TOFC/COFC, automobiles, and high value shipments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The duties and responsibilities in this posting are representative categories to be used in deciding whether to apply for this position. This is not an exhaustive list of the position’s duties.

• High School diploma or GED.
• Must have satisfactorily completed basic police training at a recognized state certified academy.
• Must meet peace officer commissioning standards in the state in which this job is posted and be commissioned as such and maintain a valid State Peace Officer License in that state.
• Must meet BNSF Resource Protection Solutions Team standards as a Special Agent.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be willing and able to travel as required.
• Must be able and willing to use the company’s computer system for creating reports and databases.
• Must be physically and psychologically fit, able to successfully pass any required company evaluations and pass an extensive background investigation.
• Must successfully complete any required company training for this position.
• Must have broad knowledge of railroad industry and operations; particularly as it relates to handling emergency situations such as derailments, load securement, and like events.
• Must have a broad knowledge of criminal law and procedures.
• Must be able to successfully lead people, often in a stressful critical‑event environment.
• Must be able to meet any government or Company training and retention standards.
• Must live or be willing to relocate within 50 miles of the assigned work location.
• Eighteen months of successful experience as a full‑time peace officer with a city, county, state, federal or railroad law enforcement agency required.

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Allied Services Division, Transportation-Communications Union.
• Dues required per union agreement.

• An industry-leading 401(k) and renowned Railroad Retirement program.
• A range of robust health care options for you and your dependents (including domestic partners), including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, mental health, cancer support, and high‑quality care network options.
• Health care spending accounts (HSA) with employer contributions, as well as life and disability insurance, provided at no cost.
• Family benefits including parental, pediatric and…