Transit Security Officer

City-of-Fredericksbur; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

City of Fredericksburg is seeking a Transit Security Officer to safeguard transit property, staff, customers, and the public in a full-time role with benefits. The position involves patrols, incident response, customer assistance, and enforcing rules at transit facilities.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and two years of security or related experience, plus the ability to operate radios and common software; CPR/First Aid and firearms training may be required within 90 days.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Two years of law enforcement, security or related experience
• Must be able to operate a radio, tablet/iPad, cellphone, computer, and related software
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel

Responsibilities

• Perform safety and security patrols for transit property, staff, customers and the public
• Coordinate with dispatch and management, file timely incident reports
• Provide customer service at transit stations and enforce rules
• Develop policies and training programs, liaise with law enforcement as needed

Skills

Law enforcement experience

Report writing

Radio operation

MS Office skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Outlook/Word/Excel

Job description

Transit Security Officer

CITY OF FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA

Start a Stable, Essential Career Serving Your Community!

Hiring Range: $47,319 - $52,050 DOQ

Full-Time | 40 Hours/Week | Benefits

What You’ll Do

As a valued member of our Transit team, this role involves performing security and safety duties to protect Transit property, staff, customers, and the public.

• Safety and Security Patrols: Patrols are conducted regularly to ensure safety and security, including monitoring traffic, CCTV, and alarms, as well as establishing a presence on buses.
• Incident Response and Reporting: Engages with dispatch and management about incidents, addresses complaints and illegal activities, collaborates with law enforcement when needed, investigates, and files timely reports.
• Customer Service and Rule Enforcement: Provides assistance and information at transit stations, enforces rules, and addresses complaints and incidents effectively.
• Policy Development and Training: Creates policies and training programs, liaises with law enforcement, helps with fare collections, and follows safety protocols and directives from superiors.

Why Join Our Team?

Join a supportive team that values safety, teamwork, public service, and the opportunity to develop new skills while contributing to the community every day.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma, vocational/technical diploma, or equivalent training and experience.
• Two (2) years of law enforcement, security or related experience.
• Must be able to operate a radio, tablet/iPad, cellphone, computer, and related software.
• Proficiency in using computer systems and the software applications associated with performance of assigned work is essential (ex. Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel).

Special Requirements

• High School diploma, vocational/technical diploma, or equivalent training and experience.
• Virginia DCJS approved Security Officer Training with Firearm Certification or the ability to acquire within ninety (90) days of employment.
• CPR and First Aid certifications, or the ability to acquire within ninety (90) days of employment.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands include, but are not limited to the following:

• Climb and descend steps.
• Ability to walk approximately ¼ mile in all weather.
• Ability to bend at the knees or squat to perform various job related functions.
• Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs.

BE PART OF SOMETHING ESSENTIAL

This is more than a job. It is an opportunity to build a stable, rewarding career while serving the residents and businesses of Fredericksburg. Join a knowledgeable, dedicated team that values accuracy, fairness, collaboration, public service, and committed to the City’s Core Values.

This position will remain open until filled with first review of applications on October 21, 2026.

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The City of Fredericksburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.