Safety Training and Security Director

General Summary:

$65-75K WAGE As Director of Safety, Training and Security, you will support the organizations Mission, Vision andValues of the Saginaw Transit Authority Regional Services (STARS) through their high-level leadership inthe Safety, Training and Security Department. You will also provide technical expertise and oversees,develops, and implements programs and procedures in compliance with Federal and State regulationsand company policies.

Remote Work:

This job is intended to be an onsite job at STARS main locationand remote work will not be available.

On-call:

status for a Safety Training and Security Managertypically means being the 24/7 primary point of contact for critical operational incidents andemergencies. This role goes beyond general availability; it is a high-responsibility commitment to ensurethe agency always remains compliant with federal and state safety regulations.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Oversees new bus operator training program and trains new bus operators in all aspects ofoperations in conjunction with the Training Officer.2. Directs and governs all STARS training programs, including personnel records, safety compliance,supervisory development, and the driver trainer initiative, to ensure operational standards aremet without providing direct instruction.3. Prepares all safety and security manuals, reports and plans, including Public Transit AgencySafety Plans that meet the needs of the company and Federal and State regulations; and ensuresroutine updates to said documents; ensures all safety and security manuals and plans, policiesand practices are current and meet the needs of the company and Federal and State regulations.4. Resides as the expert in

OSHA, CDL

Compliance and regulations.5. Initiates accident investigation and reporting; responds to accidents, cooperate with policeinvestigations, obtain accident reports, provide reports to insurance offices.6. Maintains accident/incident records using electronic files and does trend analysis.7. Reviews reporting of all vehicular, passenger and employee accidents/incidents fordetermination of cause and preventability, identifying potential trends to be addressed in futuretraining efforts.8. Responds to personal injury and vehicle accidents, completing on-scene investigations, andpreparing / submitting corresponding reports to insurance carriers.9. Makes onsite post-accident drug and alcohol testing determination based on STARS Drug andAlcohol Testing Policy.10. Convenes with the Accident Review Committee to determine preventability or nonpreventability of the incident or accident and determine follow-up course of action.

Rev:

March 202611. Performs instructional check rides with bus operators when safety is in question to counsel onimproved driving techniques for compliance with STARS safety policies.12. Chairs the STARS Safety Committee coordinating meeting schedule, prepares meeting agendaand minutes and acts as liaison to management regarding safety committee meetings.13. Develop security procedures that can be applied to the STARS facility and its service vehicles.14. Manages contracted security teams15. Oversees and administers the security access system and maintains the data to provide theemployee the proper level of access given the employee's job position.16. Oversees the security cameras for buses and facilities and will preserve video as needed forreview and incident/accident reporting.17. Prepares for and aids outside agencies for audits including, DOT, FTA and MDOT.18. Reports required accident data on monthly and annual basis.19. Knows STARS'S Policies and Procedures, System Safety Plan, Drug and Alcohol testing policiesand State DOT/DMV regulations, Federal regulations.

Position Requirements:

Education:

Must possess Associate's degree or formal training of two years beyond high school.

Also required: Must possess valid CDL, Class B driver's license, with P and S endorsements or obtain onewithin six months of hire.

Experience:

Must have two or more years of safety experience and/or driver safety experiencepreferably in the transportation industry.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:

Qualified candidates for this position will have a work history, which demonstrates personal initiative in,and ownership of, assigned areas of responsibility. Additionally, qualified candidates must demonstrateproficiency in the following areas:1. Must possess strong coaching and training skills with the ability to interpret and explain regulationsto others.2. Must possess the ability to develop training programs and possess strong training presentation skillswith working knowledge of adult training techniques3. Must meet and maintain insurability standards as defined by STARS's insurance carrier.4. Two or more years of supervisory experience required preferably with bargaining unit employees.5. Possess excellent written and oral communications skills.6. Possess leadership skills with Proven problem-solving skills.7.

Microsoft Excel:

Advanced proficiency for tracking safety metrics, managing training databases, andperforming risk analysis. Candidates should be able to create pivot tables and usecomplex formulas to analyze incident trends.8.

Microsoft Word:

Skilled in drafting comprehensive safety policies, Standard Operating Procedures(SOPs), and detailed incident investigation reports. Proficiency in document formatting and creatingprofessional templates for site audits is required.

Rev:

March 20269.

Integrated Reporting:

Ability to leverage the Microsoft Office Suite to prepare and present safetyperformance data and training orientations to senior leadership.