Hands-on
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Transit and Railroad Police
Protect and police railroad and transit property, employees, or passengers.
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- Prepare reports documenting investigation activities and results.
- Monitor transit areas and conduct security checks to protect railroad properties, patrons, and employees.
- Apprehend or remove trespassers or thieves from railroad property or coordinate with law enforcement agencies in apprehensions and removals.
- Direct security activities at derailments, fires, floods, or strikes involving railroad property.
- Patrol railroad yards, cars, stations, or other facilities to protect company property or shipments and to maintain order.
- Investigate or direct investigations of freight theft, suspicious damage or loss of passengers' valuables, or other crimes on railroad property.
- Examine credentials of unauthorized persons attempting to enter secured areas.
- Enforce traffic laws regarding the transit system and reprimand individuals who violate them.
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Skills to explore
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Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
2017-07
Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
2017-07
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
2017-07
Complex Problem Solving
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
2017-07
Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
2017-07
Social Perceptiveness
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
2017-07
Active Learning
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
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Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
2017-07
Writing
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
2017-07
Judgment and Decision Making
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
2017-07
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Source preparation category: Job Zone 3 of 5 · 2017-07. This category describes typical preparation, not your eligibility.
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