Public Safety & Security Field Activity Specialist
Public Safety & Security Field Activity Specialist
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Job Description
Salary range is $26.44/hour to $62.50/hour with a midpoint of $40.87/hour. New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint however we may go slightly higher based on experience internal equity and market.
Sound Transit also offers a competitivebenefits packagewith 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.
- ORCA Card: All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Sound Transit will pay up to $5000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
- Inclusive Reproductive Health Support Services.
- Compensation Practices: We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity. In addition to compensation and benefits youll find that we provide work-life balance opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.
GENERAL PURPOSE:
Under administrative direction of the Public Safety & Security Field Activity Manager execute all aspects of the Public Safety and Security Field Activity Controller program to include but not limited to community outreach emergency incident response day to day inspection of Sound Transit Public Safety and Security operations ensuring compliance of contracted security and law enforcement resources. Public Safety and Security Field Activity Specialists are a 24-hour a day 7-day a week field presence continuously supporting the work on developing partnerships to support increased collaboration between Sound Transit and the community. The goal is to leverage community strengths appropriate Sound Transit resources and identify alternative strategies to various public safety and security issues impacting Sound Transit and the communities we serve.
This is community engagement through service and outreach that does not require the enforcement authority of a sworn police officer. Specialists do not carry weapons nor enforce criminal laws.
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.
- Assist passengers and the public in and around Sound Transit facilities and services including helping them address public safety and security concerns navigating the transit system and providing information or access to social service resources for individuals in need.
- Making presentations to schools and community groups about crime prevention personal safety awareness or other topics related to the Public Safety and Security Divisions mission.
- Conducting daily inspections of contracted security and law enforcement services for alignment of contract performance to agency expectations and values.
- Ensuring safety during planned or unplanned service interruptions or other large public events by maintaining order and monitoring response and recovery efforts.
- Promoting community involvement in Sound Transits public safety and security activities through outreach programs such as transit watch programs.
- Coordinating public safety efforts for large events such as concerts or sporting events.
- Performing clerical duties such as filing reports updating databases and typing correspondence.
- Champions and models Sound Transits core values and demonstrates values-based behaviors in everyday interactions across the agency.
- Contributes to a culture of diversity equity and inclusion in alignment with Sound Transits Equity & Inclusion Policy.
- It is the responsibility of all employees to follow the Agency safety rules regulations and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities which could include systems operations and/or other employees.
- It is the responsibility of all employees to integrate sustainability into everyday business practices.
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:Bachelorsdegree in a relevant field; Four years of work experience in the public sector providing service to the public or customers preferably in a public facing security or law enforcement field; Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Licenses or Certifications:
- Valid state drivers position is responsible for operating public safety non-revenue vehicles that are loaded with security safety and first aid gear and equipment.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
- Ability to speak in public in front of small to medium sized crowds.
- Knowledge of basic safety security and criminal justice concepts.
- The ability to prepare and assist with evacuation and/or emergency situations.
- Problem solving and creativity.
- Maturity and a responsible attitude.
- Independent and able to work in an unsupervised environment.
- Remain calm and focused in situations where personal safety or safety of others may appear to be at risk.
- Resilience and confidence.
- The ability to remain calm in difficult situations and communicate in a positive manner.
- Good teamwork skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Patience and tolerance.
- A strong understanding of cultural differences.
- Honesty fairness and reliability.
- Maintain positive working relationships with staff customers and supporting organizations such as law enforcement to promote confidence in the safe and secure delivery of transit services.
Preferred Knowledge and Skills:
- Direct knowledge of community engagement/liaison tactics and practices such as community policing school resource officer or similar civilian function.
- Experience assisting employees or passengers during emergency situations.
- Experience and ability to secure and preserve an area for emergency response personnel.
Physical Demands / Work Environment:
- Work is performed in the field and warehouse environments and transit vehicles.
- Positions working in field may occasionally be exposed to dangerous machinery extreme weather conditions physical harm hazardous chemicals and/or extreme noise.
- This position is responsible for critical incident response which could involve a wide range of physical activities to assist first responder and mitigate safety/security threats. May be subject to bending climbing crawling eye/hand coordination grasping hearing kneeling pushing pulling reaching sitting standing talking seeing walking carrying up to 25 pounds and lifting over 50 pounds.
- The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required.
Sound Transit is an equal employment opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment action based on race color religion national origin sex (including gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy) age genetic information disability veteran status or other protected class.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
