
Careers
Careers
The Amtrak Police Department is Hiring
Assignments Available Across the United States

Amtrak Police offers a competitive employment package including:
- Amtrak Recognizes up to 5 years prior law enforcement experience
- Paid holidays, vacation and sick time
- Health, dental and vision care plans
- U.S. Railroad Retirement
- 401K investment plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- 4/10 schedule
- Rail travel privileges on Amtrak trains nationwide
Find Your Amtrak Police Career
Salary
Rate as of November 2021; subject to change/adjustments per negotiated FOP agreement.
Difference in rates due to cost-of-living in locality.
Laterals start at 95% for first year until 1-year anniversary of railroad commission.
A $15,000 sign-on bonus will be offered for Police Officer positions in California. $5,000 at beginning of employment and $10,000 upon successful completion of a one-year probationary period.
Minimum Qualifications

Police Officer
- At least 21 years of age.
- United States citizen.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Eligible for a valid driver’s license.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license is required prior to appointment.
- Able to obtain a police commission within the state in which assigned or in state of residence.
- Able to pass all aspects of the selection process.

Communications Officer
- At least 18 years of age.
- United States citizen.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Able to pass all aspects of the selection process.

Security Officer
- At least 18 years of age.
- United States citizen.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Eligible for a valid driver’s license. Possession of a valid driver’s license is required prior to appointment.
- Able to pass all aspects of the selection process.
Selection Process (All Positions)
The Amtrak Police Department uses a multi-stage selection process to identify the best qualified candidates for employment. Applicants must successfully complete all stages of the selection process before an offer of employment can be made. Due to the number of applications received, the Amtrak Police Department may select only the best qualified candidates to advance to the next stage of the process. All applications will be reviewed and every applicant will be informed of their status following each stage of the process.