Director of Security Programs - Office of the Chief (Non-represented)
Director of Security Programs - Office of the Chief (Non-represented)
BART
Oakland, CA
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Base pay range
$159,361.00/yr - $241,433.00/yr
Marketing Statement
Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program.
Job Summary
NOTE: The first review of applications will be on June 10, 2024.
Salary
Minimum $ 159,361.00 /Annually- Maximum $ 241,433.00 /Annually (Non-Represented Payband 12) (Negotiable. Commensurate with education and experience.)
Who May Apply
All current BART employees and qualified individuals who are not yet BART employees.
Reports To
Chief of Police
Days Off
Saturday and Sunday
Department
BART Police Department is a progressive agency and has been on the forefront – and in some cases the model approach to training in the areas of fair and impartial policing, bias-based policing, crisis intervention, cultural competence training, and de-escalation training. The mission of the BART Police Department is to ensure a safe environment within our transit system, reduce crime through a highly visible police presence, and proactive enforcement of the law, and to promote public confidence by working in partnership with our stakeholders and the communities we serve.
Current Assignment
Qualifications
The incumbent selected for this position will be responsible for the development and implementation of BART's Security Policies and Programs. The selected candidate will demonstrate the following criteria beyond the minimum qualifications:
Applications will be screened to assure that minimum qualifications are met. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will then be referred to the hiring department for the completion of further selection processes. The selection process for this position may include a skills/performance demonstration, supplemental questionnaire a written examination, and/or an individual or panel interview. Candidates must pass each phase to move on to the next phase of the selection process.
Phase 1: Minimum Qualifications: A review of each applicant’s employment application to verify possession of the minimum qualifications. Note that the hiring department may incorporate additional screening criteria or a supplemental questionnaire to identify candidates with the ideal knowledge and skills beyond the minimum qualifications.
Phase 2: Oral Board Interview: Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in the interview process. Note that oral boards are tentatively scheduled for early to mid-April.
Phase 3:Chief's Interview
Phase 4: Background Investigation (may include a medical exam, psychological, and polygraph exams if applicable)
** PLEASE NOTE that the entire selection process may take 6 months up to (1) year. **
The successful candidate must have an employment history demonstrating reliability and dependability; provide copies of certificates, diplomas or other documents as required by law, including those establishing his/her right to work in the U. S.; pass a pre-employment medical examination which includes a drug and alcohol screen, and which is specific to the essential job functions and requirements. Pre-employment processing will also include an extensive background check and successful completion of a polygraph exam. (Does not apply to current full-time BART Police Department employees unless specific job requires additional evaluations). If you are selected to proceed in the background investigative phase of the process, you will be asked to provide some essential documents.
The following are some of the documents you may be asked to provide: naturalization/citizenship papers, birth certificates, school transcripts, proof of selective service (men only), DMV driving history documents, proof of automobile insurance, marriage or divorce certificates (if applicable), and POST certificates (if applicable).
Candidates who are unsuccessful in the selection process can reapply for future job openings at a later date.
Examples of Duties
Education:
Possession of a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Security Administration, Business or Public Administration, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. A master’s degree in a related field preferred.
Experience
The equivalent of seven (7) years of full-time verifiable experience in either developing and
implementing or managing a professional security operation and the defense of either public or private infrastructure from external attack, which must have included at least three (3) years of management level. experience. At least three (3) years of that experience must have been in a complex, multi-site operation, preferably in a public or governmental facility. Familiarity with rail operations is preferred.
Substitution
Additional professional experience, as outlined above, may be substituted for the education
requirement on a year-for-year basis. A college degree is preferred.
Other Requirements
Environmental Conditions
Office environment; exposure to computer screens; field environment; construction site environment; exposure to heat, cold, moving vehicles, electrical energy and inclement weather conditions.
Physical Conditions
Requires maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time.
Knowledge And Skills
Knowledge of:
The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at employment@bart.gov .
Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart.gov/jobs .
Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program.
Job Summary
NOTE: The first review of applications will be on June 10, 2024.
Salary
Minimum $ 159,361.00 /Annually- Maximum $ 241,433.00 /Annually (Non-Represented Payband 12) (Negotiable. Commensurate with education and experience.)
Who May Apply
All current BART employees and qualified individuals who are not yet BART employees.
Reports To
Chief of Police
Days Off
Saturday and Sunday
Department
BART Police Department is a progressive agency and has been on the forefront – and in some cases the model approach to training in the areas of fair and impartial policing, bias-based policing, crisis intervention, cultural competence training, and de-escalation training. The mission of the BART Police Department is to ensure a safe environment within our transit system, reduce crime through a highly visible police presence, and proactive enforcement of the law, and to promote public confidence by working in partnership with our stakeholders and the communities we serve.
Current Assignment
Qualifications
The incumbent selected for this position will be responsible for the development and implementation of BART's Security Policies and Programs. The selected candidate will demonstrate the following criteria beyond the minimum qualifications:
- Implement and review security-related documents such as incident reports, plans, proposals, and tactical or strategic initiatives.
- Coordinate, advise, and prepare security for special and high-risk events, analyze and evaluate security operations to identify risk or opportunities for improvement.
- Chair BART’s interdepartmental Security Committee in developing and recommending security-related operating protocols and procedures.
- Coordinate security operations or activities with public law enforcement, internal and external stakeholders
- Review financial reports to ensure efficiency and quality of security operations, responsible for security funding advocacy.
- Represent the Department and the District in meetings or professional seminars to keep abreast of changes in executive legislative directive or new technologies impacting security operations.
- Implement and enforce security standards, policies, and procedures with the Police and Operational Departments
- Responding and directing the activities of security personnel to ensure protection of an organization’s physical assets, properties, and resources.
- Oversee the District’s Emergency Preparedness Program through subordinate personnel.
Applications will be screened to assure that minimum qualifications are met. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will then be referred to the hiring department for the completion of further selection processes. The selection process for this position may include a skills/performance demonstration, supplemental questionnaire a written examination, and/or an individual or panel interview. Candidates must pass each phase to move on to the next phase of the selection process.
Phase 1: Minimum Qualifications: A review of each applicant’s employment application to verify possession of the minimum qualifications. Note that the hiring department may incorporate additional screening criteria or a supplemental questionnaire to identify candidates with the ideal knowledge and skills beyond the minimum qualifications.
Phase 2: Oral Board Interview: Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in the interview process. Note that oral boards are tentatively scheduled for early to mid-April.
Phase 3:Chief's Interview
Phase 4: Background Investigation (may include a medical exam, psychological, and polygraph exams if applicable)
** PLEASE NOTE that the entire selection process may take 6 months up to (1) year. **
The successful candidate must have an employment history demonstrating reliability and dependability; provide copies of certificates, diplomas or other documents as required by law, including those establishing his/her right to work in the U. S.; pass a pre-employment medical examination which includes a drug and alcohol screen, and which is specific to the essential job functions and requirements. Pre-employment processing will also include an extensive background check and successful completion of a polygraph exam. (Does not apply to current full-time BART Police Department employees unless specific job requires additional evaluations). If you are selected to proceed in the background investigative phase of the process, you will be asked to provide some essential documents.
The following are some of the documents you may be asked to provide: naturalization/citizenship papers, birth certificates, school transcripts, proof of selective service (men only), DMV driving history documents, proof of automobile insurance, marriage or divorce certificates (if applicable), and POST certificates (if applicable).
Candidates who are unsuccessful in the selection process can reapply for future job openings at a later date.
Examples of Duties
- Develops the mission, strategy, goals, and objectives for BART's Security Policy and Programs through a consensus-based process with District policy makers.
- Develops standards, protocols, procedures, and investment strategies to ensure a secure environment for BART employees and customers.
- Identifies transit security "best practices" for migration to BART, as appropriate.
- Provides recommendations to BART's Information Technology and Engineering Departments on Internet security and security-sensitive document control issues.
- Takes a lead role in identifying and prioritizing security needs and investments and advocates externally for the funding of BART's security needs.
- Stays current with emerging and established technologies and products and evaluates both suitability and effectiveness in addressing the District's security needs; serves as the sponsor of security-related projects in the District's Capitol Program.
- Tracks and represents the District's interest during the development of external, security related mandates, programs, and regulations.
- Trains employees, and facilitates the compliance with federal, state, and local laws, rules, ordinances, and mandates.
- Supervises and provides direction to Emergency Manager and oversees District’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
Education:
Possession of a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Security Administration, Business or Public Administration, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. A master’s degree in a related field preferred.
Experience
The equivalent of seven (7) years of full-time verifiable experience in either developing and
implementing or managing a professional security operation and the defense of either public or private infrastructure from external attack, which must have included at least three (3) years of management level. experience. At least three (3) years of that experience must have been in a complex, multi-site operation, preferably in a public or governmental facility. Familiarity with rail operations is preferred.
Substitution
Additional professional experience, as outlined above, may be substituted for the education
requirement on a year-for-year basis. A college degree is preferred.
Other Requirements
- Must possess a valid California Driver’s License and have a satisfactory driving record.
- Must be physically able to perform field inspections and investigations.
- Must be able to work various shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime, and respond to emergency.
- situations and calls.
- Must pass comprehensive background investigation and pre-employment polygraph examination.
Environmental Conditions
Office environment; exposure to computer screens; field environment; construction site environment; exposure to heat, cold, moving vehicles, electrical energy and inclement weather conditions.
Physical Conditions
Requires maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time.
Knowledge And Skills
Knowledge of:
- Operations of a comprehensive security system, preferably in a transit environment
- Principles and practices of security-related oversight, compliance, and enforcement
- Principles and practices of policy development, implementation and administration
- Internet security and security-sensitive document control
- Safety and emergency operations and procedures
- Current and emerging security technologies and products and best practices for their use on transit systems
- Current security related standards, protocols, and procedures for employees and patrons of a major metropolitan transit system
- Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration
- Related federal, state and local laws and regulations
- Developing and managing a comprehensive security system, preferably in a transit environment
- Developing, implementing, and administering goals, objectives and procedure
- Identifying and responding to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns and needs
- Researching, analyzing and evaluating new methods and techniques
- Planning and overseeing implementation of security programs
- Preparing and administering complex budgets
- Interpreting and applying applicable Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations
- Working with Congress and the Executive Branch, including the DHS and its key divisions to secure security funding and favorable security policies
- Working with the White House Office of Management and Budget, Dept. of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration and the intelligence agencies
- Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at employment@bart.gov .
Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart.gov/jobs .
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Seniority level
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Industries
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