Chief Safety & Security Officer

Tri Met is seeking a Chief Safety & Security Officer to lead the agency's safety, security, environmental, and emergency preparedness programs. This executive leadership role is responsible for the identification, reduction, and prevention of risk to ensure a safe working environment for employees and a safe transit experience for passengers.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and implement proactive strategies, practices, and resource allocation methodologies to ensure the safety and security of customers, employees, and the public.
• Direct system-wide safety and security plans, risk assessments, loss prevention programs, and Safety Management Plans.
• Ensure compliance with Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Department of Homeland Security, OSHA, PTASP, FRA, ODOT Rail Division, and other applicable regulations.
• Provide leadership and oversight for Safety Department staff, training programs, and organizational safety initiatives.
• Manage relationships with regional law enforcement agencies and oversee agreements related to the Transit Police Division.
• Lead emergency management, disaster response, business recovery planning, and security training programs.
• Represent Tri Met on safety and security matters with governmental agencies, funding agencies, community organizations, and the public.
• Develop, monitor, and manage departmental budgets, operational forecasts, capital expenditures, labor resources, and materials.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required; degrees in Risk Management, Public Safety, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Law Enforcement, Homeland Security, Safety, or Health and Safety are preferred.
• Twelve (12) years of experience in safety management systems, emergency preparedness, health and safety, and environmental safety within a large public or private organization.
• Five (5) years of experience in transportation operations, emergency management, law enforcement, or safety and security.
• Five (5) years of executive or senior-level management experience directly related to organizational and public safety.
• Ability to respond to emergencies and serve on-call 24/7 for Safety & Security matters.
• Must enroll in the Public Transportation Safety Certification Training Program within 30 days of hire.

Tri Met is an in-person-first organization with a strong emphasis on collaboration, customer service, and safe, efficient operations.

Apply: Click the APPLY button to visit the employer's career site for complete details and application instructions. Applications close November 2, 2026.

Salary/Compensation: $216,061 - $324,091 per year

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