Railroad police competencies

Railroad police competencies

In this post, you can ref competencies needed for Railroad police position. The standard job competencies include knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA model).

Apart from that, you can ref a job qualification also contains other elements such as education, experience, license, qualities, training courses, physical requirements, degree or certificates…

I. Job qualifications

You can find out competencies from standard job qualification below:

                  1.            High School diploma/GED or Associates degree from an accredited institution required

                  2.            3 or more years of experience required in county, municipal or state Law Enforcement

                  3.             Bachelors or higher degree from an accredited institution required

                  4.            1 or more years of experience required in county, municipal or state Law Enforcement

                  5.            Preferred Qualifications

                  6.            In addition to meeting the above qualifications, any of the following are preferred:

                  7.            Bachelors degree from an accredited institution in Criminal Justice

                  8.            3 or more years of experience in county, municipal or state Law Enforcement
 Certifications/Licenses: certified or commissioned law enforcement officer

                  9.            Criminal investigation training, experience, or other in depth specialized police/law enforcement training coursework resulting in continuing education credits or instructor certification; experience dealing with multiple jurisdictions (i.e. booking procedures)

              10.            Knowledge of railroad rules, operations, equipment, and regulations (i.e. Federal Railroad Administration)

              11.            Knowledge of investigative practices and procedures

              12.            Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)

              13.            Conflict Resolution skills

              14.            Decision making skills utilizing own initiative

              15.            Written and communication skills

              16.            Self motivated and proactive in performance of duties

              17.            Possess highest level of professional standards and ethics and ability to act with tact and impartiality

              18.            Ability to work autonomously and with limited supervision for extended periods of time

              19.            Ability to identify, analyze and develop solutions

              20.            Ability to proactively approach, speak, engage and build relationships with internal and external customers, local community members, and diverse individuals, groups and organizations

              21.            Ability to engage and communicate with diverse individuals, groups and organizations

              22.            Ability to focus on needs of Company, department, community and diverse public

              23.            Ability to work effectively and courteously with citizens, community and company employees and develop strong working relationships both inside the organization and within the community

              24.            Ability to organize and prioritize goals with limited resources

              25.            Ability to physically apprehend suspects or trespassers on CSX property (e.g., run, jump, restrain, etc.)

II. Key skills employers are looking for

Below are top 7 skills/abilities that every employers are looking for, you should pay attention to them:

1. Adaptability/Flexibility
2. Dependability/Reliability/Responsibility
3. Teamwork
4. Positive Attitude
5. Professionalism
6. Willingness to Learn
7. Communications Skills