Director of Safety, Security, & Training
Description
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.
Transdev is proud to offer:
- Competitive compensation package of minimum $115,000 – maximum $140,000
Benefits include:
- Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks
- Sick days: 5 days
- Holidays: 12 days; 8 standard and 4 floating
- Other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, and voluntary long-term disability.
Key Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications
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.
Physical & Work Environment
- 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.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Transdev complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please get in touch with [email protected]
Drug-free workplace:
Transdev maintains a drug-free workplace. Applicants must:
- Be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future (if based in the U.S.).
- Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.
About Transdev: Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev
U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles.
Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev – the mobility company – empowers the freedom to move every day thanks to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at www.TransdevNA.com or watch an overview video at https://youtu.be/ilO5cv0G4mQ
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. 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 upon request.
Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status.
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 upon request.
