Director of Safety, Security Training

Director of Safety, Security, & Training

The Director of Safety, Security & Training leads all safety, security, compliance, and workforce training functions within a unionized passenger transit operation. Reporting to the General Manager, this role is responsible for protecting employees and passengers, ensuring full regulatory compliance, and fostering a proactive safety culture while operating within a collective bargaining environment.

• Competitivecompensationpackageofminimum $115,000–maximum $140,000

• Vacation:minimumoftwo(2) weeks
• Sickdays:5days
• Holidays:12days;8standardand4 floating
• Otherstandardbenefits:401(k) retirement plan,medical,dentalandvision,life insurance,short-term disability, and voluntary long-term disability.

Safety & Compliance Leadership

• Direct all accident and incident investigations involving employees, vehicles, and company property.
• Ensure investigations are thorough, timely, and consistent with collective bargaining agreements.
• Oversee compliance with DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, EPA, ADA, and all federal, state, local, and client regulations.
• Maintain audit readiness and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Serve as primary liaison to regulatory agencies and client representatives.
• Partner with Maintenance and Operations leadership to ensure safe conditions in yards and facilities.
• Conduct routine and comprehensive safety inspections.
• Ensure corrective actions are documented and completed.

Training & Workforce Development

• Oversee classroom and behind-the-wheel training programs.
• Ensure qualification files and compliance documentation are audit-ready.
• Implement refresher and remedial training consistent with contractual requirements.
• Drive Driver Safety Performance Review Programs aligned with progressive discipline policies.
• Ensure compliance with substance abuse testing programs under federal and company standards.

Risk Management & Claims Coordination

• Coordinate workers’ compensation, vehicle liability, and general liability processes.
• Partner with HR and union representatives on return-to-work and light-duty programs.
• Oversee safety reporting systems and risk management tools.
• Implement safety recognition programs to reinforce positive behaviors.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of transit safety and training experience.
• 4+ years of supervisory leadership experience in a unionized environment.
• Strong knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, EPA, and ADA regulations.
• Experience interpreting and applying collective bargaining agreements.
• Strong investigative, analytical, and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage union leadership and frontline employees.
• Professional safety certification.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Experience leading safety programs in large, multi-site transit operations.

• A combination of office and field-based work in operational environments.
• Regular exposure to vehicles, maintenance facilities, outdoor conditions, noise, and traffic areas.
• Ability to sit for extended periods and occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.
• Flexible schedule as operational needs require.

Reasonableaccommodationsmay bemadeto enableindividualswith disabilities to perform theessentialfunctions. Transdev complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidateswithdisabilities.

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Transdevmaintainsadrug-free workplace. Applicants must:

• Beeligibletoworkinthe United Stateswithoutrequiringsponsorshipnoworinthefuture (ifbasedinthe U.S.).
• Successfullypassapre-employmentdrugscreen.

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