Deputy Chief Of Police - Barstow

Apply early as this job may be removed or filled prior to the closing date, which is approximately seven (7) days after the posting date.

Job Location: Barstow

Other Potential Locations: Barstow, CA

Anticipated Start Date: 07/01/2026

Number of Positions: 1

Salary Range: $124,600 - $147,200



Who We Are And What We Do

Do you want to be a part of something that really matters? Team BNSF includes professionals focused on safety, service, and who take pride in delivering the nation’s freight. Together, we help move goods and materials that sustain life and support local, national and global economies. The BNSF rail network is one of the largest freight railroads, spanning 28 western states and serving three Canadian provinces.

What We Believe

At BNSF, our Vision and Values drive who we are, not only in our words, but also our actions. BNSF is committed to our foundational values of equality and inclusion. As members of the BNSF community, our employees are entitled to:

• be treated with dignity and respect.
• have equal access to tools, resources, training and development opportunities.
• have equal opportunity to achieve their full potential.
  
  

We model the way through our leadership, our BNSF Diversity Councils, our diverse Business Resource Groups, our deep involvement and investment in the communities we serve, and through diversity and inclusion training programs. It’s through our actions that we create an inclusive, open and collaborative workplace that truly encourages diverse perspectives in all interactions.

To learn more about our BNSF Police team, please view this video: Resource Protection

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Duties/Responsibilities

• The Deputy Chief of Police is accountable for local day to day operations by providing direct coaching, teaching, facilitation, and guidance to special agents, patrolmen and contract security and non-security personnel.
• This position requires 24-7 on call status and the requirement to change shifts often as necessary around the requirements of the territory.
• In addition, the Deputy Chief of Police also performs administrative functions regarding budget, equipment and assignment of personnel including scheduling, evaluation and training.
• The Deputy Chief of Police is responsible for attending all Homeland Security and local law enforcement meetings as a representative of BNSF Police.
• During the absence of the Assistant Chief of Police, the Deputy Chief of Police could be placed in a position leading Police operations and investigations. These investigations may be extremely intricate, complex and confidential.
• This position will also be required to work under hazardous conditions i.e., chemical spills, riot control, armed trespassers, etc.
• The protection of Company property and assets through well developed, proactive crime prevention efforts to ensure safe and on time train performance will be one of the primary aims of the position.
• Position is responsible for all Police activities in the designated area.
• The position plans, executes and develops team resources including personnel and equipment, supervises sensitive corporate and criminal investigations, provides accurate, detailed reports and provide court testimony when required.
• Counsels and advises company officials and public law enforcement agencies on sensitive criminal investigations. Maintain BNSF readiness to elevated threat by supervising police activity and countermeasures during a heightened security alert in area of responsibility. Maintains and has administrative responsibility for all Alarm, CCTV and Card Access across the BNSF system.
• Maintains and provides data for audit purposes (Regulatory, Internal and External).
  
  

The duties and responsibilities in this posting are representative categories to be used in deciding whether to apply for the position. These general categories do not necessarily constitute an exhaustive list of duties of the position.

Basic Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree strongly preferred
• Must have satisfactorily completed basic police training at a recognized state certified academy
• Eighteen months of successful experience as a full time peace officer with a city, county, state federal or railroad law enforcement agency is preferred
• Must meet peace officer commissioning standards in state in which this job is posted and be commissioned as such; OR be able to meet the peace officer commissioning standards in that state within one year of starting the position and maintain it thereafter.
• 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 willing and able 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 successfully coach, counsel, and facilitate a team of railroad police and related personnel
• Must be able to successfully manage a local budget and the administrative processes and procedures of a local team
• Must be able to meet any government or Company training and retention standards
  
  

TRAVEL

• Moderate
  
  

CANDIDATE SELECTION

Hiring process will include an interview, written exercise, and project presentation.

Benefits

BNSF offers competitive benefit programs and services including, but not limited to

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Plan
• Railroad Retirement
• Life Insurance
• Incentive Compensation Plan (ICP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
  
  

BNSF Railway is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BNSF considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION ELEMENTS

• Criminal history
• Last 7 years of driving history
• Last 5 years of employment history to include military service
• Social Security number
• Education
  
  

Medical Review Elements

• Medical evaluation
• Drug Screen
• Other elements as needed
  
  

Drug Test Elements

BNSF is committed to a safe and drug free work place and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. All new hires are required to undergo a hair drug test which detects the presence of illegal drugs for months prior to testing. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping BNSF safe and drug free.

Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC): Federal authority requires BNSF employees, whose work requires unescorted access to secure areas of port facilities, to obtain a TWIC. A TWIC is a condition of employment for such positions and requires candidates to those positions to submit to a TSA security assessment (to include, but not limited to, providing: biographic information; identity documents; fingerprints; digital photograph). More information is available at www.tsa.gov/for-industrytwic.

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