Safety and Security Manager

Tarc; Kentucky; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Safety Manager at TARC leads and oversees agency-wide safety, security, risk management, emergency preparedness, workers' compensation, and regulatory compliance programs. This role ensures compliance with FTA, OSHA, state, and local regulations while promoting a strong safety culture across the organization.

The position may serve as Acting Director of Safety and Security when needed and supervises staff, supports budgeting, and collaborates on continuous improvement initiatives for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, or closely related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in transportation; safety management and regulatory compliance.
• 2+ years of supervisory/management experience in safety and security.
• Familiarity with OSHA and DOT regulations preferred.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Kentucky/Indiana driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee safety, security, risk management, and emergency preparedness programs.
• Ensure compliance with FTA, OSHA, state and local regulations.
• Oversee safety audits, incidents documentation, and risk management activities.
• Lead loss prevention initiatives and coordinate with law enforcement and security contractors.
• Supervise staff and support budgeting and reporting to leadership.

Skills

Safety management

Regulatory compliance

Incident analysis

Security management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in public or business administration

Valid driver's license

Job description

Job Description

TARC will be launching the New TARC Network and we want you to be a part of it!

The New TARC Network will mark a new chapter in TARC history and will allow the agency to provide better, more reliable service on major corridors across the City. TARC is looking for transit professionals who want to help us deliver high-quality bus service to the Louisville community.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Safety Manager supports the Director of Safety and Security by leading and overseeing agency-wide safety, security, risk management, emergency preparedness, workers' compensation, and regulatory compliance programs. This role ensures compliance with Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), state, and local regulations while promoting a strong safety culture across the organization. The Safety Manager also serves as the Director of Safety and Security when needed. The position is responsible for meeting and exceeding all TARC policies and procedures; and performing other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Workers' Compensation Coordinator; Transit Security Specialist

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Safety & Compliance

• Assist in developing and implementing safety, security, risk management, and emergency preparedness programs.
• Maintain and update agency safety plan, monitor monthly Safety Performance Targets and Safety Management System (SMS) programs.
• Ensure compliance with FTA, OSHA, state, and local regulations.
• Monitor safety performance metrics and recommend improvements.
• Conduct safety audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.
• Manage National Transit Database (NTD) safety reporting and support APTA safety audits.

Incident & Risk Management

• Oversee accident and incident documentation.
• Analyze accident trends and implement corrective actions.
• Assist with workers' compensation and claims management processes.
• Prepare reports on claims, injuries, hazards, and safety performance.
• Lead loss prevention initiatives.

Security Management

• Oversee surveillance camera systems, access control, key management, and security equipment.
• Coordinate responses to operator assaults, threats, suspicious activity, and emergency incidents.
• Partner with law enforcement and security contractors.
• Evaluate facility vulnerabilities and recommend security improvements.
• Ability to work extended hours during emergencies, incidents, or critical events as directed.

Leadership & Administration

• Supervise assigned staff.
• Support departmental budgeting and financial planning.
• Collaborate with internal departments on continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in preparing reports and presentations for executive leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Participate in Safety Committee meetings and professional organizations.
• Serve as Acting Director of Safety and Security when required.

• Performs other job-related duties as requested.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in public or business administration, human resources, or a closely related field; and
• Five (5) years of related professional-level experience in transportation; safety management; compliance and monitoring of operational safety, fire/life safety, industrial safety, construction safety, environmental safety, accidents/incidents and investigations, and safety project management activities; including two (2) years of supervisory or management experience in safety and security.
• Familiarity and understanding of Occupational Health and Safety Administration regulations, and Department of Transportation regulations is preferred.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Kentucky or Indiana Driver's License by the time of appointment and a satisfactory driving record.

Note: An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be substituted for the above-stated minimums excluding High School Diploma, GED, Licenses, or Certifications.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of safety and security programs, policies, an