Director of Safety, Security, & Training

Transdev • Las Vegas, NV

5d • $115,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The Director of Safety, Security & Training leads all safety, security, compliance, and workforce training functions within a unionized passenger transit operation. Reporting to the General Manager, this role is responsible for protecting employees and passengers, ensuring full regulatory compliance, and fostering a proactive safety culture while operating within a collective bargaining environment.
Transdev is proud to offer:
Competitive compensation package of minimum $115,000 – maximum $140,000
Benefits include:
Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks
Sick days: 5 days
Holidays: 12 days; 8 standard and 4 floating
Other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, and voluntary long-term disability.
Benefits may vary depending on the location policy. The above represents the standard Corporate Policy Key

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of transit safety and training experience.
• 4+ years of supervisory leadership experience in a unionized environment.
• Strong knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, EPA, and ADA regulations.
• Experience interpreting and applying collective bargaining agreements.
• Strong investigative, analytical, and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to engage union leadership and frontline employees.

Nice To Haves

• Professional safety certification.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Experience leading safety programs in large, multi-site transit operations.

Responsibilities

• Direct all accident and incident investigations involving employees, vehicles, and company property.
• Ensure investigations are thorough, timely, and consistent with collective bargaining agreements.
• Oversee compliance with DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, EPA, ADA, and all federal, state, local, and client regulations.
• Maintain audit readiness and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Serve as primary liaison to regulatory agencies and client representatives.
• Partner with union leadership to promote safety initiatives and address workplace safety concerns.
• Ensure consistent application of safety policies aligned with the CBA and just-cause standards.
• Support grievance preparation related to safety matters.
• Participate in labor-management and safety committee meetings.
• Promote accountability while maintaining fairness and transparency.
• Oversee classroom and behind-the-wheel training programs.
• Ensure qualification files and compliance documentation are audit-ready.
• Implement refresher and remedial training consistent with contractual requirements.
• Drive Driver Safety Performance Review Programs aligned with progressive discipline policies.
• Ensure compliance with substance abuse testing programs under federal and company standards.
• Coordinate workers’ compensation, vehicle liability, and general liability processes.
• Partner with HR and union representatives on return-to-work and light-duty programs.
• Oversee safety reporting systems and risk management tools.
• Implement safety recognition programs to reinforce positive behaviors.
• Partner with Maintenance and Operations leadership to ensure safe conditions in yards and facilities.
• Conduct routine and comprehensive safety inspections.
• Ensure corrective actions are documented and completed.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package of minimum $115,000 – maximum $140,000
• Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks
• Sick days: 5 days
• Holidays: 12 days; 8 standard and 4 floating
• Other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, and voluntary long-term disability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director