Transit and Railroad Police

Serve as a police force to safeguard the rail system and its employees and customers.

Career Snapshot

SNAPSHOT
Protect and police railroad and transit property, employees, or passengers.
Leadership
HIGH
Critical decision making
HIGH
Level of responsibilities
HIGH
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
HIGH
Dealing and handling conflict
HIGH
Competition for this position
LOW
Communication with others
HIGH
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
HIGH
Comfort of the work setting
LOW
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
LOW
Exposure to job hazards
LOW
Physical demands
LOW
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Characteristics

Communication with others
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Dealing and handling conflicts
Physical demands
Exposure to job hazards
Leadership
Critical decision making
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Level of responsibilities
Comfort of the work setting
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Competition for this position

Activities

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