Senior Transit Security Field Lead & Trainer

ST Public Branding; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

Sound Transit seeks a Senior Public Safety & Security Field Activity Specialist in Seattle, WA. The role includes leading shifts, coordinating training, and performing comprehensive security operations across the transit system.

You will conduct patrols, respond to incidents, and ensure safety through collaboration with first responders, with multiple locations and a 24/7 schedule. Strong leadership and training skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field; Four years in public sector service, preferably in security/fire/emergency roles
• Valid driver's license required; non-revenue vehicles used in security duties
• CPR/First Aid/AED/Stop the Bleed certifications required (to be obtained after hire)
• Rail and transit safety certifications preferred
• Ability to lead and train staff and coordinate field training programs

Responsibilities

• Serve as operational Shift Lead for scheduled shifts lacking a Supervisor
• Gather preliminary information and generate required incident/accident reports
• Provide training and back-up supervision for Field Activity Specialists
• Coordinate field training programs and materials for staff
• Conduct security operations across the Sound Transit service area on a 24/7 schedule
• Perform mobile and foot patrols of facilities, stations, and transit vehicles

Skills

De-escalation

Public safety operations

First Aid/CPR/AED

Communication

Training delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field

Tools

CAD system

Job description

Sound Transit seeks a Senior Public Safety & Security Field Activity Specialist in Seattle, WA. The role includes leading shifts, coordinating training, and performing comprehensive security operations across the transit system.

You will conduct patrols, respond to incidents, and ensure safety through collaboration with first responders, with multiple locations and a 24/7 schedule. Strong leadership and training skills are essential.