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Chief Special Agent (Alaska Railroad)
Salary
Depends on Qualifications
Location
Anchorage, AK
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2026-087
Department
Alaska Railroad Corporation
Opening Date
10/21/2026
Closing Date
11/4/2026 11:59 PM Alaska
Position Open To
All Applicants
Bargaining Unit
RR - Non Represented
Range
NR09
Job Description
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
To ensure the existence of sound security and law enforcement programs and procedures to comply with State and federal mandates regarding security of personnel, infrastructure and operations, and thereby preventing financial loss to the Alaska Railroad.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises assigned Police and Security Department employees and contractors in the implementation and daily performance of all security and law enforcement programs and plans for the Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC).
Supervises the investigation of criminal activities (fraud, theft, trespass, vandalisms, etc.) to protect corporate and customer property, employees, customers and the public on ARRC property.
Conducts criminal and administrative investigations to protect corporate interests, employees and the public.
Supervises and coordinates investigative actions of administrative, civil and criminal matters with the CEO, ARRC Chief Counsel, senior ARRC management, and, as appropriate, with judicial representatives, district attorneys' offices and law enforcement agencies to ensure the protection of railroad assets and personnel.
Develops and implements ARRC Police and Security plans and procedures by preparing and updating, and reviewing required programs to ensure the protection of ARRC assets and to comply with regulatory mandates.
Prepares the Police and Security Department budget plan. Manages and supervises expenditures based on the approved budget in accordance with corporate spending authority. Supervises others and seeks out the opportunity and application for grant funding to enhance ARRC security programs through the addition of capital assets.
Ensures that appropriate ARRC managers and employees are aware of programs and changes to State and Federal laws affecting the security of the Alaska Railroad.
As the Company Security Officer and supervisor of the Facility Security Officer, as defined by 33 CFR dealing with Port Security that the development, implementation, day-to-day and long-range operational plans are being implemented thereby ensuring ARRC is in compliance with regulations.
FACTOR 1: Technical and Operational Knowledge
Strong foundation in law enforcement, security practices, emergency preparedness, budgeting and management is required. Must have the knowledge to conduct and supervise a full range of criminal and administrative investigations. Must meet the Department of Public Safety standards for a Peace Officer within the State of Alaska. As the Company Security Officer and supervisor of the Facility Security Officer in support of Port Security operations, the incumbent must be knowledgeable of Port Security regulations and methods of complying with those regulations. As the Transportation Security Administration Rail Security Coordinator, must be knowledgeable of Federal Railroad Administration security regulations regarding hazardous materials shipments and passenger operations. .
FACTOR 2: Analytical Skills and Impact
Must have the ability to use management and problem solving techniques, to identify problem areas, supervise research, recommend solutions, formulate plans, and oversee implementation of crime prevention, security and investigative operations.
FACTOR 3: Supervision and Control
Incumbent is responsible for supervising the Police and Security Department's law enforcement Special Agents, Port Security Manager, and contract security officers. Manages various security contracts and programs with multiple contract security officers performing duties throughout the ARRC transportation system.
FACTOR 4: Communication
Incumbent has daily contact with ARRC senior management, employees, contractors, community leaders and the public, requiring strong verbal communications skills. Incumbent prepares written reports, plans letters and other documents, and formulates policy and procedures for company- wide and departmental programs.
FACTOR 5: Working Conditions
Incumbent spends 70% of the time in a corporate office environment. Incumbent is required to travel through the Alaska Railbelt in passenger vehicles, hy-rails, trains and commercial aircraft. In performance of investigative duties, incumbent is required to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions, often in areas that require walking on uneven ground and on various types of railroad equipment. Incumbent is required to drive an ARRC vehicle to reach company facilities and property hundreds of miles from Anchorage.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
Must have at least Seven years of increasingly responsible experience as an Alaska Police Standards Council (APSC) certified police officer, and/or as an Alaska Railroad PD Special Agent with a strong background in police investigations and policy development. The police related employment must be recent and have occurred within five (5) years of the date of this employment vacancy posting.
Must have graduated from a certified Alaska based Police Academy.
Must have a strong working knowledge of report writing, spreadsheets, and other related office products.
Must have at least two (2) years of supervisory experience.
Must have a valid Alaska driver's license. To be considered a valid drivers license, an employee must maintain a continuous three-year period free of any Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or Operating Under the Influence (OUI) convictions.
Must be a current Alaska resident.
Must be able to qualify with various firearms, including pistols, rifle and shotgun.
A Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field is preferred.
The above reflects only the more significant details for the performance of the job and is not intended to be all inclusive.
Additional Required Information
IMPORTANT: Your application must clearly show how you meet each minimum qualification listed for this position. Do not assume reviewers will infer qualifications from job titles or general descriptions of duties. Applications are screened based on the information submitted.
Include all required and desired qualifications in your Applicant Profile and/or Resume. For any relevant experience, provide the employer name, job title, dates of employment, and whether the position was full-time or part-time.
Failure to provide sufficient information on your application to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications may result in disqualification from further consideration. Applicants who clearly demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated along with other qualified applicants and may be considered for the next phase of the recruitment process.
If you are selected for an interview, then you MUST be able to submit a copy of a current driving record that reflects the past three (3) years of driving history.
The State of Alaska DMV Driving Records are available online: https://online.dmv.alaska.gov/onlinedrivingrecords
Contact Information
WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov.
For applicant password assistance please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/js_lostpswd.cfm?&topheader=alaska
Alaska Railroad Human Resources Department
E-Mail: arjobinfo@akrr.com
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 107500, Anchorage, AK 99510-7500
Street Address: 327 West Ship Creek, Anchorage, AK
Fax Number: (907) 265-2542
Alaska Railroad Corporation is an equal opportunity employer
Alaska Railroad Corporation Benefits
The following briefly describes the main benefits available to regular employees of the Alaska Railroad Corporation. Actual benefits differ by bargaining unit.
Retirement Plans
ARRC Pension Plan - Participation is mandatory. You are automatically enrolled in the Plan when you meet the eligibility requirement of your bargaining unit. Employees contribute 9% of their Earnings on a pre-tax basis. The Railroad is exempt from participation in Social Security; however, Medicare Tax is withheld. Participants vest with 5 years of eligible Vesting Service which entitles one to receive a pension benefit at retirement age.
Tier 2 Description (Employees hired after July 1, 2015)
Normal Retirement Age is age 65, however, the plan allows one to retire as early as age 60. The formula for a monthly Normal Retirement Benefits is 2% x Final Average Earnings x all Credited Service.
Early retirement, survivor and disability benefits are available for vested participants.
401(k) Tax Deferred Savings Plan - Participation is optional. You may enroll once you meet the eligibility requirement of your bargaining unit. Depending on the bargaining unit, there may be an employer match.
457 Deferred Compensation Plan - Participation is optional for non-represented employees.
Insurance and Flexible Spending Plans
All plans are optional except the RR Dental Plan for bargaining unit employees.
Health Insurance Plan
A comprehensive health insurance plan, self-insured by the ARRC and administered by Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska. Coverage is also available for the employee's spouse and dependent children. ARRC and the participant share the premium cost. Bargaining unit employees are Eligibility after 90 days, and non-represented employees are eligible as of the date of hire.
The Railroad offers a Prefered Provider Organization plan (PPO Blue Essentials) and a Consumer Directed Healthcare Plan with a Health Saving Account (Gold Essentials). The Plans have the following features.
The Railroad also offers two dental plans.
The Railroad National Dental for represented employees.
The Alaska Railroad Optional Dental Plan for both represented and non-represented employees.
Paid Leave & Holidays
Vacation Leave -accrual per bi-weekly pay period:
Represented Employees
0-3 Years of Service = 4 Hours
>3-15 Years of Service = 6 Hours
>15 Years of Service = 8 Hours
Non-Represented Employees
0-3 Years of Service = 6 Hours
>3-15 Years of Service = 8 Hours
>15 Years of Service = 10 Hours
Sick Leave: accrues at 4 hours (Represented) or 2 hours (Non-Represented) per pay period.
11 Paid holidays
For additional information regarding these benefits, please go to www.alaskarailroad.com
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Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
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Have you graduated from a certified Alaska based Police Academy?
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Does your work history reflect at least seven (7) years of increasingly responsible experience as an Alaska Police Standards Council (APSC) certified police officer and/or as an Alaska Railroad PD Special Agent with a strong background in police investigations and policy development? AND Is your police related employment recent as in having occurred within five (5) years of the date of this employment vacancy posting?
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Do you have a strong working knowledge of report writing, spreadsheets, and other related office products?
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Does your work history reflect at least two (2) years of supervisory experience?
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Are you a current Alaska resident?
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Do you have the ability to qualify with various firearms, including pistols, rifle and shotgun?
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Do you have a valid drivers license AND does your current driving record reflect TWO OR LESS violations and no Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or Operating Under the Influence (OUI) convictions within the last three years?
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Are you able to perform this positions duties with or without reasonable accommodations?
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Do you possess a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field?
Required Question
Employer State of Alaska
Address PO Box 110201
Juneau, Alaska, 99811
Phone (800) 587-0430 (Statewide toll-free number)
(907) 465-4095 (Juneau and out-of-state callers)
Website http://workplace.alaska.gov/