$116,642.75 - $186,161.49 Annually
LocationPlantation, FL
Job TypeFull-Time
Job Number1413149
DepartmentTransp Adm Safety & Sec
Opening Date12/06/2024
Closing Date1/10/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
Veterans' Preference NoticeUnder Section 295.07, Florida Statutes, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment with Broward County and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.
Description Benefits Questions REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCESBroward County is not accepting attachments for this recruitment, including resumes or similar supporting documentation.
Please ensure you complete the application in its entirety and include all information you want considered.
Benefits of Broward County Employment
High Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Single $10.90 / Family $80.79
Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually
Consumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Single $82.58 / Family $286.79
Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan
457 Deferred Compensation employee match
Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year
Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)
THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT TO REMAIN POSTED UNTIL A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners
is seeking qualified candidates for Transit Director of Safety & Security.
General Description
The Director of Safety & Security will report directly to the Chief Safety and Security Officer (CSSO) of the Safety and Security Division. The position will assist the CSSO in establishing and maintaining a safe and secure environment for employees, customers, and the public through the development, oversight, and direction of security and safety policies and procedures and programming.
This position will assist the CSSO in the oversight of accidents/collisions, provide risk assessments, and implement remedies. This position will assist the CSSO in assessing the current safety and security policies and protocols and make corrective recommendations in all areas of Broward County Transportation.
The Director of Safety and Security will assist the CSSO in tracking KPI's, analyzing trends, and formulating strategy for improvement. The incumbent must have detailed knowledge of Bus and Rail Transportation modes and policies/requirements/best practices for safety and security. Local, state, and federal laws must be followed.
The position will assist the CSSO in assuring that that required reporting is timely and accurate and all security and safety guidelines and manuals are current. At the direction of the CSSO, the incumbent will utilize the safety and security team to develop and maintain comprehensive policies, procedures and protocols for Broward County Transportation.
The Director of Safety and Security must be able to respond to critical incidents 24/7.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class.
Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Works under limited direct supervision from the CSSO, assisting in the development and implementation of programs within organizational policies and reports major activities directly to the CSSO through verbal, written, and virtual communications.
Assists in the development of employee and customer safety plans, security plans, and policies and procedures. Updates as best practices or local, state, federal laws mandate.
Advises and coordinates with all BCT sections to ensure safety and security measures are accessible and employees are trained.
Assists in ensuring compliance with all transit agency requirements, local, state, federal laws, and environmental protocols.
Under the direction of the CSSO, assures regular unannounced inspections are performed to audit safety and security compliance. Provides feedback and recommendations to assigned leadership. Keeps inspection records.
Provides training to all BCT staff related to safety and security as requested by the CSSO. Responds to employee concerns related to safety and security.
Responds to BCT customer concerns related to safety and security.
Establishes and maintains effective communication, liaison, and cooperative relationships with local, state, and federal governmental agencies, safety committees, labor unions, and transit associations.
Under the direction of the CSSO, participates and assists in the management of the annual budget for the Safety and Security Division.
Procures safety and security equipment/supplies as requested by the CSSO.
Assists the CSSO in assessing contracts for accuracy and needs of BCT. Assures contract renewals are timely.
Works to ensures that a culture of safety is promoted throughout the organization.
Under the direction of the CSSO, develops KPI's for safety and security, keeps accurate records, provides analysis of trends and recommendations.
Ability to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and/or holidays (as necessary) and respond to emergency calls before and after hours.
Provides liaison with all stakeholders. Meets and shares ideas to formulate department-wide policy and action planning.
Representing BCT while attending meetings, professional seminars, or conferences to keep abreast of changes in legislative directives or recent technologies impacting security operations.
Generate community outreach related to security topics.
Able to produce quality work while working autonomously with sound judgment and discretion.
Able to prioritize and organize work based on deadlines, emergent situations, and departmental needs using independent judgment.
Supervises staff, delegates workload, and ensures training, coaching, and performance management is provided for development, as directed by the CSSO.
Assists in the recruitment process for vacant positions.
Other duties as assigned.
(One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.)
Revised: Requires four (4) years of high-level experience related to the area of assignment, including four (4) years of supervisory experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses Required
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License for duration of appointment, depending on area of assignment.
PreferencesMasters/Graduate Degree in Criminal Justice, Business, Public Administration, Security Studies, Emergency Management or Related Discipline
10+ years with Safety & Security Experience
10+ years with FTA Safety & Security Programs Experience WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Involves routine and frequent exposure to extreme noise levels; animals/wildlife.
SPECIAL INFORMATIONCompetenciesFinancial AcumenInterprets and applies key financial indicators to make better business decisions. Provides rich and rigorous forecasts of the financial implications of ideas and opportunities. Makes well-balanced decisions regarding expenditures that take into account multiple considerations.
Manages ComplexityMakes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Offers penetrating questions to help others get to the heart of complex situations and find strong solutions. Uses a range of inputs to fully understand and solve problems.
Balances StakeholdersAnticipates and balances the needs of multiple stakeholders. Shares stakeholder feedback while inspiring others to consistently seek input and learn from their internal and external stakeholders. Promotes an environment of high ethical standards and cross-cultural sensitivity in working with all stakeholders.
Strategic MindsetSeeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies. Keeps up to date on current and future industry trends and market forces and considers these when making decisions. Clearly identifies and prioritizes efforts and initiatives to have the greatest strategic impact on the organization.
Plans and AlignsPlans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Makes nimble plans accounting for a range of risks and contingencies. Achieves greater cohesion, integration, and alignment between own group and other areas. Both persistent in adversity and nimble in change.
Optimizes Work ProcessesKnows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Encourages and rewards continuous improvement and quality outcomes. Equips others to handle day-to-day tasks effectively on their own. Integrates systems to improve quality and service.
Ensures AccountabilityHolds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Helps team hold each other accountable for goals, adherence to policies and procedures. Tracks team metrics and milestones, redirecting effort, as necessary, for continued progress.
Builds Effective TeamsBuilds strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals. Mentors others on how to build effective teams; takes actions to correct dysfunctional teams. Ensures that the team has the right mix of skills; leverages individual strengths effectively.
Drives Vision and PurposePaints a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action. Makes the vision real for others and encourages people to buy in; paints an engaging and illuminating picture of future possibilities for the team. Gives people an understanding of how their efforts and contributions make a positive difference.
Situational AdaptabilityAdapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. Is a powerful role model for adaptability; adeptly shifts approach and helps others do the same. Can be both persistent and flexible, as needed. Helps others adapt swiftly to new situations.
County Core ValuesAll Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ComplianceBroward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
Emergency Management ResponsibilitiesNote: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee ResponsibilitiesAll Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of free life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,600. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Part-time 20+ benefit eligible employees receive the benefits described above at a reduced amount. Additional information about Broward County Benefits.
01 What is your highest level of degree from an accredited college or university you have obtained with major course work in business, public administration or closely related field? Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctorate Degree No Degree 02 How many years of experience do you possess in Professional Senior Level in Safety & Security work? (This information must be verifiable from your application.) Less than 4 years 4-5 years 6-7 years 8 or more years 03 Do you possess a minimum of 4 years' supervisory experience? (This information must be verifiable from your application.) Yes No 04 Do you possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License for duration of appointment. Yes No 05 Please summarize the key responsibilities of your current or most previous position. Also explain how those responsibilities have prepared you for the role of Transit Director of Safety & Security? 06 What if any credentials or certifications do you maintain that correlate to this opportunity? (preferences) 07 What experience do you have in developing and monitoring budgets? What were the rounded dollar amounts of those budgets? 08 Describe any experience you possess overseeing large scale integrated video management systems and access control systems. 09 Describe your experience in contract management. 10 Please check all that apply. (This information must be verifiable from your application.) Masters or higher degree in Business, Public Administration, Security Studies, Emergency Management, or a closely related discipline 10+ years with Safety & Security Experience 10+ years with FTA Safety & Security Programs Experience None of the aboveRequired Question
Agency Broward County Address 115 S. Andrews Ave.Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301-4800 Phone (954) 831-4000
Website http://www.broward.org/careers REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
Broward County is not accepting attachments for this recruitment, including resumes or similar supporting documentation.
Please ensure you complete the application in its entirety and include all information you want considered.
Benefits of Broward County Employment
High Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Single $10.90 / Family $80.79
Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually
Consumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Single $82.58 / Family $286.79
Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan
457 Deferred Compensation employee match
Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year
Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)
THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT TO REMAIN POSTED UNTIL A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners
is seeking qualified candidates for Transit Director of Safety & Security.
General Description
The Director of Safety & Security will report directly to the Chief Safety and Security Officer (CSSO) of the Safety and Security Division. The position will assist the CSSO in establishing and maintaining a safe and secure environment for employees, customers, and the public through the development, oversight, and direction of security and safety policies and procedures and programming.
This position will assist the CSSO in the oversight of accidents/collisions, provide risk assessments, and implement remedies. This position will assist the CSSO in assessing the current safety and security policies and protocols and make corrective recommendations in all areas of Broward County Transportation.
The Director of Safety and Security will assist the CSSO in tracking KPI's, analyzing trends, and formulating strategy for improvement. The incumbent must have detailed knowledge of Bus and Rail Transportation modes and policies/requirements/best practices for safety and security. Local, state, and federal laws must be followed.
The position will assist the CSSO in assuring that that required reporting is timely and accurate and all security and safety guidelines and manuals are current. At the direction of the CSSO, the incumbent will utilize the safety and security team to develop and maintain comprehensive policies, procedures and protocols for Broward County Transportation.
The Director of Safety and Security must be able to respond to critical incidents 24/7.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class.
Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Works under limited direct supervision from the CSSO, assisting in the development and implementation of programs within organizational policies and reports major activities directly to the CSSO through verbal, written, and virtual communications.
Assists in the development of employee and customer safety plans, security plans, and policies and procedures. Updates as best practices or local, state, federal laws mandate.
Advises and coordinates with all BCT sections to ensure safety and security measures are accessible and employees are trained.
Assists in ensuring compliance with all transit agency requirements, local, state, federal laws, and environmental protocols.
Under the direction of the CSSO, assures regular unannounced inspections are performed to audit safety and security compliance. Provides feedback and recommendations to assigned leadership. Keeps inspection records.
Provides training to all BCT staff related to safety and security as requested by the CSSO. Responds to employee concerns related to safety and security.
Responds to BCT customer concerns related to safety and security.
Establishes and maintains effective communication, liaison, and cooperative relationships with local, state, and federal governmental agencies, safety committees, labor unions, and transit associations.
Under the direction of the CSSO, participates and assists in the management of the annual budget for the Safety and Security Division.
Procures safety and security equipment/supplies as requested by the CSSO.
Assists the CSSO in assessing contracts for accuracy and needs of BCT. Assures contract renewals are timely.
Works to ensures that a culture of safety is promoted throughout the organization.
Under the direction of the CSSO, develops KPI's for safety and security, keeps accurate records, provides analysis of trends and recommendations.
Ability to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and/or holidays (as necessary) and respond to emergency calls before and after hours.
Provides liaison with all stakeholders. Meets and shares ideas to formulate department-wide policy and action planning.
Representing BCT while attending meetings, professional seminars, or conferences to keep abreast of changes in legislative directives or recent technologies impacting security operations.
Generate community outreach related to security topics.
Able to produce quality work while working autonomously with sound judgment and discretion.
Able to prioritize and organize work based on deadlines, emergent situations, and departmental needs using independent judgment.
Supervises staff, delegates workload, and ensures training, coaching, and performance management is provided for development, as directed by the CSSO.
Assists in the recruitment process for vacant positions.
Other duties as assigned.
(One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.)
Revised: Requires four (4) years of high-level experience related to the area of assignment, including four (4) years of supervisory experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses Required
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License for duration of appointment, depending on area of assignment.
PreferencesMasters/Graduate Degree in Criminal Justice, Business, Public Administration, Security Studies, Emergency Management or Related Discipline
10+ years with Safety & Security Experience
10+ years with FTA Safety & Security Programs Experience WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Involves routine and frequent exposure to extreme noise levels; animals/wildlife.
SPECIAL INFORMATIONCompetenciesFinancial AcumenInterprets and applies key financial indicators to make better business decisions. Provides rich and rigorous forecasts of the financial implications of ideas and opportunities. Makes well-balanced decisions regarding expenditures that take into account multiple considerations.
Manages ComplexityMakes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Offers penetrating questions to help others get to the heart of complex situations and find strong solutions. Uses a range of inputs to fully understand and solve problems.
Balances StakeholdersAnticipates and balances the needs of multiple stakeholders. Shares stakeholder feedback while inspiring others to consistently seek input and learn from their internal and external stakeholders. Promotes an environment of high ethical standards and cross-cultural sensitivity in working with all stakeholders.
Strategic MindsetSeeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies. Keeps up to date on current and future industry trends and market forces and considers these when making decisions. Clearly identifies and prioritizes efforts and initiatives to have the greatest strategic impact on the organization.
Plans and AlignsPlans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Makes nimble plans accounting for a range of risks and contingencies. Achieves greater cohesion, integration, and alignment between own group and other areas. Both persistent in adversity and nimble in change.
Optimizes Work ProcessesKnows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Encourages and rewards continuous improvement and quality outcomes. Equips others to handle day-to-day tasks effectively on their own. Integrates systems to improve quality and service.
Ensures AccountabilityHolds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Helps team hold each other accountable for goals, adherence to policies and procedures. Tracks team metrics and milestones, redirecting effort, as necessary, for continued progress.
Builds Effective TeamsBuilds strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals. Mentors others on how to build effective teams; takes actions to correct dysfunctional teams. Ensures that the team has the right mix of skills; leverages individual strengths effectively.
Drives Vision and PurposePaints a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action. Makes the vision real for others and encourages people to buy in; paints an engaging and illuminating picture of future possibilities for the team. Gives people an understanding of how their efforts and contributions make a positive difference.
Situational AdaptabilityAdapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. Is a powerful role model for adaptability; adeptly shifts approach and helps others do the same. Can be both persistent and flexible, as needed. Helps others adapt swiftly to new situations.
County Core ValuesAll Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ComplianceBroward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
Emergency Management ResponsibilitiesNote: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee ResponsibilitiesAll Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of free life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,600. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Part-time 20+ benefit eligible employees receive the benefits described above at a reduced amount. Additional information about Broward County Benefits.
01 What is your highest level of degree from an accredited college or university you have obtained with major course work in business, public administration or closely related field? Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctorate Degree No Degree 02 How many years of experience do you possess in Professional Senior Level in Safety & Security work? (This information must be verifiable from your application.) Less than 4 years 4-5 years 6-7 years 8 or more years 03 Do you possess a minimum of 4 years' supervisory experience? (This information must be verifiable from your application.) Yes No 04 Do you possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License for duration of appointment. Yes No 05 Please summarize the key responsibilities of your current or most previous position. Also explain how those responsibilities have prepared you for the role of Transit Director of Safety & Security? 06 What if any credentials or certifications do you maintain that correlate to this opportunity? (preferences) 07 What experience do you have in developing and monitoring budgets? What were the rounded dollar amounts of those budgets? 08 Describe any experience you possess overseeing large scale integrated video management systems and access control systems. 09 Describe your experience in contract management. 10 Please check all that apply. (This information must be verifiable from your application.) Masters or higher degree in Business, Public Administration, Security Studies, Emergency Management, or a closely related discipline 10+ years with Safety & Security Experience 10+ years with FTA Safety & Security Programs Experience None of the aboveRequired Question
Agency Broward County Address 115 S. Andrews Ave.Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301-4800 Phone (954) 831-4000
Website http://www.broward.org/careers