Chief of Safety and Security

Job Title

Chief of Safety and Security

Sacramento County, CA (High-Speed Rail Authority headquarters)

$18,334.00 - $20,834.00 per month

Under the administrative direction of the Chief Executive Officer, the incumbent serves as the California High‑Speed Rail Authority’s Chief of Safety and Security. The position is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of all activities under the Authority’s Safety and Security Office and for administering and monitoring the occupational and construction safety and security program in compliance with government safety and health regulations, federal grant requirements, and industry best practices.

The incumbent provides leadership in establishing goals, objectives, and ethical conduct within the Safety and Security Office.

• No specific classification specification; required qualifications are listed in this announcement.

• Thorough knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and policies of federal, state, and local agencies, and of related legislation.
• Effective and persuasive communicator, both orally and in writing, to all levels of officials and the public.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with a track record of achieving positive results.
• Commitment to teamwork and a collaborative attitude.
• Knowledge of principles, procedures, and organization required for managing a government entity involved in infrastructure delivery for a transportation project.
• Excellent management skills in directing experienced professional staff.
• Ability to assimilate technical data, legal issues, risk parameters, and human sensitivities, exercise sound judgment, and recommend preferred directions for the Authority’s benefit.
• Significant experience in large complex capital programs and policy development.
• Initiative, flexibility, judgment, and confidentiality in decision making.
• Ability to represent the Authority in dealings with other agencies and private entities in a manner that reflects well on the Authority.
• Dependable, punctual, with excellent attendance.
• Good judgment and calm professionalism in all situations.
• Experience directing safety programs involving heavy civil construction under federal and state regulations, including workplace rules and safe‑work practices.
• Experience developing and overseeing high‑level safety training delivery.
• Experience leading cultural change related to occupational safety.
• Experience developing program security and policing plans.

The State of California offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, vision, dental, retirement pension, telework stipend (if applicable), and other options. Benefit information can be found on the CalHR and CalPERS websites.

Applications must be submitted electronically through Your Cal Career Account or by mail.

Electronic submissions: use the Cal Career portal. Mail submissions:
Send the complete application package to the address below.

CA High Speed Rail Authority
Human Resources
770 L Street, Suite 620, MS 4
Sacramento, CA 95814

Include "JC-496109" and "Chief of Safety and Security" in the job title field on the STD 678. Submit the State Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and any required supporting documents. Resumes are optional.

Final Filing Date:
Until Filled.

Human Resources: (916) 669‑6606,

Hiring Unit Contact:
Ismael Contreras, (916) 445‑4541,

EEO Contact: EEO Office, (916) 324‑1541,

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), family care, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. This is an objective of the State to maintain a drug‑free workplace;

any applicant will be expected to comply with this objective.