Writes narrative reports describing the accident, the cause or causes and recommends measures to prevent similar accidents in the future; examines carrier records to determine that all reportable personal injuries and accidents have been properly reported; examines carrier records to determine if employees connected with the movement of trains were permitted to remain on duty contrary to provisions of law; examines carrier records to determine if employees connected with the movement of trains are in compliance with federal alcohol and drug regulations; examines carrier records to determine if employees connected with the operation of trains are in compliance with federal regulations concerning locomotive engineer and conductor certification; investigates complaints from railroad employees or the general public regarding unsafe practices involving train operations; investigates reportable accidents and incidents involving railroad operations to determine probable cause and if regulations were violated; observes railroad employees in the performance of operational duties related to the movement of trains for compliance with the law, including utility employees; inspects railroad yards, repair shops, and locomotive repair and servicing facilities for compliance with blue signal protection regulations; when required, submits evidence for prosecution for violations and enforces the provisions of the appropriate federal laws; and performs other related duties as assigned. Experience: Four years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in criminal justice, law enforcement, engineering, operations, maintenance, safety, inspection or investigation in the area of assignment which includes work with a public utility or an industrial power distribution system, railroad, trucking fleet, or a pipeline carrier.