Public Transit Safety Coordinator - Allied Universal

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, provides rewarding careers that give you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, diverse and inclusive workplace, you will be part of a team that fuels a culture that will reflect in our communities and customers we serve. We offer medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, retirement plan, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks and more for most full-time positions!

As an Armed Public Transportation Coordination Center Officer, you will serve and safeguard the South Florida Transportation Agency and its clients by coordinating responses on the railroad. 

• (40 hours a week, 10p-6a Thurs/Friday, 2-10 Sun/Mon with 8 hours flex in the schedule)
   
  The Public Safety Coordination Center (PSCC) personnel provide a support function to the Train Dispatcher. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
   
  1. Receiving calls from the public regarding public safety issues at railroad crossings, in accordance with 49 CFR 234 (Grade Crossing Signal System Safety and State Action Plans)
  2. Completing emergency response plan checklists contained in SOP 34- SFRTA Emergency Response Plan
  3. Utilizing dispatch CAD screens and the track maps and mile posts to assist first responders during emergency situations.
  4. Regulatory agency notifications to Federal Railroad Administration and TSA
  5. Notifications and liaison with all all first responding agencies along the south Florida railroad corridor.
  6. Database entries in the PSCC incident database
  7. Communication and coordination with the Train Dispatcher and Operations Center regarding signal and Maintenance of Way Contractor responses
  8. Dispatching Security personnel to crossings, and other locations along the corridor where trespassers or other unsafe activities have been reported. 
  9. Video monitoring system operation during hours in which the Tri-Rail service is not operating and on weekends.  

Responsibilities:

• Previous U.S. Miltary and/or U.S. Law Enforcement Experience Required
• Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem solving manner
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.

Minimum Requirements:

• Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws. Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Participate in industry specific security/safety training programs
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.

*A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions only

Perks and Benefits:

• Health insurance and 401k plans for full-time positions
• Schedules that fit with your personal life goals
• Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities
• Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues and much more…

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com

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