Transit Safety Security Specialist

Company Description

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Transit Safety Security Specialist to lead project tasks for internal and external clients across the United States through a committed approach to risk management using processes developed by FTA and industry standards from APTA.

The ideal candidate will be well-organized, a self-starter, and capable of completing any assignment with minimal oversight from senior management. This professional chosen for this key role will provide direction and guidance for multi-disciplined colleagues and junior staff for various tasks.

Responsibilities for any project may include, but may not be limited to: 

• Development of PHAs/TVAs and associated mitigations/countermeasures 
• Holding workshops with multi-disciplinary groups/committees 
• CEL/CIL Development 
• Development of DCCCs/CSCCs 
• Direct interaction with agency clients and project managers 
• SSC document and report preparation 
• PTASP development, annual reviews, and updates 
• SSC peer reviews 
• SSC training for internal and external clients 

If you possess proven project task lead experience inclusive of Public Transportation Safety Certification Training Programs (PTSCTP, TSSP), State Safety Oversight (SSO) and successful experience in U.S. domestic Cybersecurity and SS, AECOM wants to talk to you!

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS + 6 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Public Transportation Safety Certification (PTSCTP and/or TSSP)
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) 
• U.S, citizenship
• Ability to pass MVR check.
• Possess or Ability to attain U.S. Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possess FTA TSSP Bus/Rail Certification
• Working proficiency with CPTED Design Standards 
• Working proficiency and project delivery compliance involving ADA Design Standards 
• Working proficiency and project deliveries involving NFPA 130 Design Standards 
• Proven proficiency with the FTA Safety & Security Certification Process 
• Proven proficiency with APTA Safety & Security Certification Standards 
• Proven proficiency with PTASP Development and Annual Review Process 
• Proven proficiency with Safety & Security Certification Documentation 
• Proven proficiency and project deliveries involving Safety & Security Design Review 
• Proven proficiency and project deliveries involving Hazard and Vulnerability Analysis/Assessments.

Additional Information

• THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY, AND AECOM INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY 11/15/2026
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Relocation not offered.
• Sponsorship is not offered for this position now or in the future.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

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