Safety Director Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, public administration, or a related field.
• At least five years of experience in a leadership position at a transportation agency or within law enforcement.
• Experience designing and implementing effective policies and procedures to ensure fair and equitable enforcement practices.
• Must possess or be able to qualify for TSA Secret Clearance.
• Must possess and maintain a valid California Driver License or be able to use alternative transportation when needed for essential job functions.
• Ability to learn and apply MTS policies and regulations and understand and apply union labor contracts.
• Ability to write clear, concise, grammatically correct letters, memoranda, and reports.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in person-to-person and small-group situations using tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to coordinate and initiate actions, implement decisions, delegate responsibilities, and establish priorities to meet deadlines without detailed instructions.
• Skill in verifying the accuracy and completeness of forms and reports.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel and ability to learn and use other software MTS has or may acquire.
• Ability to meet physical demands, including occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, and to operate a motor vehicle and use a computer.
• Must satisfactorily pass applicable post-offer examinations, including a pre-employment physical, comprehensive criminal background check, and, when applicable, a pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

• Manage all Transit System Security Department personnel and oversee field operations and deployments for Code Compliance and Contract Security.
• Maintain daily communication with internal MTS staff at various physical locations.
• Manage equipment and inventory, contract security invoicing, state and federal grants, and associated projects.
• Manage the CCTV program and oversee the Card Access program.
• Update and review the Code Compliance Standard Operating Procedure Manual, System Security Plan, Threat & Vulnerability Assessment, and Emergency Response Plan as necessary.
• Liaise with relevant local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies and periodically coordinate with governmental agencies and local police departments.
• Assign and review internal administrative and personnel investigations; administer discipline and develop staff fairly and consistently.
• Prepare reports, correspondence, surveys, and outlines related to training needs, requirements, assessments, updates, findings, and conclusions.
• Oversee security staff and supervisor training programs, including development and maintenance of training manuals and training methods.
• Participate in and evaluate training provided by outside agencies, coordinate multiple training assignments, and create training materials and tracking records.
• Ensure policies and procedures are understood and followed; monitor administrative personnel performance and communicate procedural changes.
• Review arrests and other reports as needed, conduct staff meetings as needed, and attend meetings as directed by the Director.
• Conduct scheduled and impromptu field audits of security staff and supervisors, including during all hours and special events.
• Provide the Director with daily field-operation updates and analytical assessments of training programs.
• Document and track qualified training for security personnel and potentially plan and conduct joint field-training exercises.
• Perform the Director’s functions when directed during the Director’s absence and perform other assigned duties.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents
• Paid time off
• Retirement plans
• Wellness programs
• Up to 13 employer-paid days off per year, including 3 floating days
• Free transit pass for the employee and family
• On-site gym and gym membership reimbursement
• Walk, run, and bike event reimbursement
• Employer-paid bereavement leave and jury duty
• Tuition reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Company-paid training and professional development opportunities