Public Safety & Security Field Activity Specialist

• Valid state driver's license. This position is responsible for operating public safety non-revenue vehicles that are loaded with security, safety, and first aid gear and equipment.

• CPR/First Aid/AED/Stop the Bleed certifications (to be obtained once hired)
• Rail and transit safety certifications (to be obtained once hired)

• Ability to successfully complete agency-required initial field training and refresher training for the position, to include training on report writing, radio use, CPR/First Aid/AED/Stop the Bleed, defensive driving, suspicious device recognition and response, Incident Command, rail safety, Field Activity policies and procedures, and similar safety and security topics.
• Ability to engage with individuals from all backgrounds and provide clear and concise direction on safety and security matters.
• Ability to remain calm and focused during situations where personal safety or safety of others may appear to be at risk.
• Ability to de-escalate potentially confrontational and/or violent situations.
• Ability to speak in public, in front of small to medium sized crowds.
• Ability to prepare detailed operational and administrative reports and gather relevant data using standard office computer technology (computers, word processors, spreadsheets, email programs, etc.).
• Ability to recognize, secure, and preserve areas/evidence for law enforcement and emergency response personnel.
• Ability to manage daily operational activities within the virtual environment of the agency’s CAD system in the field and in the office via agency provided laptop computer and smartphone.
• Knowledge of basic safety, security, and criminal justice concepts.
• Ability to recognize, prepare, and assist with evacuations and/or emergency situations.
• Ability to solve problems and demonstrate creativity.
• Maturity and a responsible attitude.
• Independent and able to work in an unsupervised environment.
• Resilience and confidence.
• 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.

• Direct knowledge of community engagement/liaison tactics and practices such as community policing, school resource officer, or similar civilian functions.
• Experience assisting employees or passengers during emergency situations.

• Work is performed in a hybrid environment with an expectation of working in office a minimum of 3 days per week.
• 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. 
• This position is responsible for working varying schedules/shifts, often including nights and weekends.
• 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.