Transportation Safety & Security Specialist-Security Specialization

Salary range is $78K to $144K with a midpoint of $98K. Total compensation includes project-based premiums that reflect project complexity, political sensitivity, size, and strategic importance. New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint of the base range, however, we may go higher based on experience, internal equity and market.

Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings, including:

• Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement Plans: 401a – 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b – up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
• Paid Time Off: Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.
• Parental Leave: 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.
• Pet Insurance discount.
• ORCA Card: All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
• Compensation Practices: We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity. In addition to compensation and benefits, you’ll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Under direction from the Transportation Safety & Security Manager and Senior Specialist(s), implements and assists in completing the transportation safety and security mission. Within an assigned region, this work includes acting as an subject-matter expert (SME) on Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles; physical security protection systems; risk assessment methodologies; and the complexities related to physical security design, implementation, and life-cycle management. Supports projects continuously into operations and interfaces with other agency departments and divisions, local emergency responders, building codes officials, and federal representatives as needed/requested.   

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Assists Senior Specialist(s) and the Transportation Safety & Security Manager to develop internal security rules, policies and guidelines; prepares manuals, training outlines and employee standard procedures.
• Provides support to oversee systematic security risk activities for all modes at various rail facilities and along the alignments; assists in evaluating and completing each mode’s compliance with the Agency Safety Plan’s safety and security elements; interfaces with staff from other departments on behalf of the Safety Department; and promotes open communications to promote a positive safety culture and partnership with internal and external partners. 
• Works with Design, Engineering, and Construction Management personnel regarding project reviews ensuring projects are compatible with security design criteria; Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles; and the agencies current physical security program.
• Works with agency personnel to identify, evaluate and resolve hazards and risks within Sound Transit facilities and administrative buildings.
• Assists the Senior Specialist(s) and Manager to perform security reviews of directives, rules and procedures for all modes; and to review train orders, track access, and status of train and facilities operations, as required. Reviews incident statistics and hazard reports to generate remedial recommendations and drafts summaries of any findings for further review and trend analysis. 
• Administers the Safety and Security Certification process for assigned projects to include but not limited to attending PHA and TVA workshops; verifying safety and security items are included in the certifiable items an