Special Agent- Knoxville, TN

Requisition 39991: B3 Special Agent
- Knoxville, TN

$72K/yr+ depending on experience, railroad retirement, 401k match, health benefits, vacation, relocation for those who qualify.

Outdoor/Field, on call, weekend, holiday work required.

As a certified and commissioned police officer, Special Agents with the Norfolk Southern Police Department work closely with communities, other law enforcement, and government agencies to advance railway safety and ensure the security of our infrastructure, community, and employees.

• Patrol terminals, yards, right of ways, and other railroad property to ensure security.
• Safeguard property, employees, patrons, and goods in transit.
• Conduct inspections, background checks, and criminal investigations as assigned.
• Implement prevention techniques, inspect friend, apply security devices, and conduct surveillance to deter crimes against NS property.
• Respond to police calls for service and act as a first responder, facilitating effective coordination with fire and rescue, hazmat, and environmental, law enforcement, and other emergency services.

• Certified Law Enforcement Officer and/or
• Commissioned Law Enforcement Officer and/or
• Commissioned (Railway) Police officer

• Communication Skills
• Decision Making
• Analyzing Problems

• Supervisor Special agent, Special Agent in Charge, Regional Superintendent Police

This position is safety sensitive, all new hires will be required to complete a pre-employment medical screening that includes a physical, hearing, vision and drug/alcohol test.

• Criminal background check
• Reference check
• Driving history
• Employment history
• SSN verification

• Environment:
  Outdoor/Field
• Shift Work:
  Yes
• On-Call:
  Yes
• Weekend Work:
  Yes
• Travel Required:
  
  3 - 5 Days per Month

Norfolk Southern is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, status as a covered veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected status not related to a person's ability to do a job. If you believe you have been discriminated against, contact the EEO Helpline at (888) TALKEEO or  or email

It is the policy of Norfolk Southern Corporation to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and executive orders concerning equal opportunity and nondiscrimination, including but not limited to during the hiring process, and to offer employment, training, remuneration, advancement, and all other privileges of employment on the basis of qualification and performance regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, status as a covered veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity, the presence of a disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

Employees and applicants shall not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion, discrimination, or retaliation in any form because they have engaged in or may engage in: filing a complaint (including a complaint of discrimination related to hiring); opposing an unlawful practice (including opposing any hiring practice they consider to be unlawfully discriminatory); assisting, testifying, or participating in an investigation, compliance review, proceeding or hearing related to federal, state, or local laws requiring equal opportunity.

Employees and applicants must report any complaint or concern about employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation to their immediate supervisor or to Norfolk Southern's EEO office via telephone at 1-888-TA… or via email at  Norfolk Southern will accept any and all good faith complaints made by employees or job applicants to their immediate supervisor or to its EEO office.

Employees and job applicants may file complaints anonymously, and Norfolk Southern will preserve the anonymity of the complainant when requested. Norfolk Southern will preserve the confidentiality of discrimination complaints to the maximum extent possible, and will not publicize unnecessarily the subject matter of the complaints or the identity of the complainants.

Norfolk Southern will promptly, thoroughly, and effectively investigate all complaints of discrimination or retaliation including, as appropriate, conducting interviews with relevant witnesses, and reviewing material documents, including those submitted by the complainant or respondent to the extent necessary to reach a reasonable conclusion concerning the allegations. Upon completion of the investigation, Norfolk Southern will inform the complainant of its conclusion and maintain a written record.

Norfolk Southern will take prompt and appropriate corrective action, including and up to termination of employment, if it determines that discrimination or retaliation has occurred, including during the hiring process.

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