Chief Safety & Security Officer

Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement proactive strategies, practices, and resource allocation methodologies to ensure the safety and security of Tri Met’s customers, workforce, and the general public as they interact with the transit system. Ensure safety systems and security practices and protocols comply with federal, state, and local laws, including but not limited to the requirements of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Public Transit Agency Safety Program (PTASP). Plan, direct, coordinate, and review the work of assigned staff. Assign work activities and coordinate schedules, projects, and programs. Review and evaluate work, engage team members by fostering a positive and productive work environment, and serve as an effective coach to encourage learning and achieve a high level of performance. Research, resolve and manage labor relations issues in compliance with the applicable provisions of Tri Met/ATU labor agreements. Direct the development, administration, implementation, and integration of system-wide safety and security plans, risk assessments, and loss prevention programs, including PTASP, FTA mandated Safety Management Plans required for all New Start Projects; Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) Rail Division, procedures and practices. Manage, coordinate, communicate, and obtain required approvals for the Engineering & Construction Division from State Safety Oversight (ODOT Rail Division), FRA, and FTA, including the Safety Certification necessary for appropriate Full Funding Grant Agreements, and FTA’s designated Project Management Oversight Consultant. Provide leadership over the Safety Department and to management and technical personnel engaged in specified safety and security project activities, which may include design, coordination, and implementation of training programs for personnel regarding the nature and application of system safety policies and procedures. Act as liaison with regional law enforcement agencies. Manage multiple Intergovernmental agreements related to the Transit Police Division and work closely with the Commander of the Transit Police Division to maximize resources to achieve Tri Met’s security objectives. Represent Tri Met with regard to issues of safety and security with governmental agencies, funding agencies, and/or the general public. May represent Tri Met at various community and/or business meetings. Oversee the development and management of the agency’s system security and emergency plans, such as the emergency management, emergency disaster, and business recovery planning process and plans. Manage the security training for Tri Met employees and emergency management training for Tri Met employees and emergency responders. Develop, control, monitor, and approve budgets and operational forecasts for department/division, including capital expenditures, labor resources, and materials and supplies (M&S); accountable for monitoring own department. Identifies opportunities for containing costs, and may be responsible for increasing revenue. Accountability for budget includes direct reports’ monitoring.

Qualifications: A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree is required. A Bachelor's Degree in Risk Management, Public Safety, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Law Enforcement, Homeland Security, Safety, or Health and Safety is preferred. A minimum of twelve (12) years total credited experience. Twelve (12) years of experience with well-developed safety management systems, emergency preparedness, health & safety, and environmental safety in a large public or private organization are required. Five (5) years of experience in transportation operations, emergency management, law enforcement, or safety and security experience are required. Five (5) years of management experience at an executive/senior level in the public or private sector that is directly related to organizational and public safety are required. Must enroll in the Public Transportation Safety Certification Training Program within 30 days and complete applicable training requirements and recertify in the PTSCTP as required by the FTA. Or any equivalent combination of training or experience. Salary and Employment Type Salary offers will be determined by a candidate's education, training and relevant experience. A complete work history will be required for this purpose at the time of offer; any omitted work history will not be considered after hire. Any final offer of employment will fall within the range stated above. For transparency, we choose to list the full available grade range, however, Tri Met's salary administration process will ultimately determine the final salary offered. Grade 25, Exempt, Non-Union, Full-Time Minimum: $216,061.00 Maximum: $324,091.00 Equal Opportunity Statement Tri Met is an equal opportunity employer, committed to developing an organization that is reflective of and sensitive to the needs of the diverse community we serve, including veterans, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities. ADA Statement As applied to the workplace, applicants and employees must be qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Essential functions may include required job functions performed infrequently as well as production standards related to the quality and quantity of work. If a person with a disability could meet job qualifications with a reasonable accommodation, Tri Met will work with the employee to accommodate the need. If Tri Met's accommodation is effective in allowing the employee to perform the essential functions of the job, it need not be the employee's preferred accommodation.