Do you have a passion for helping people and serving the local community? Are you a people-person with strong judgment and previous experience in security or law enforcement?
We are hiring Transit Security Officers (TSOs) to help build and promote a sense of safety and trust for employees, riders, and the public. Enjoy a competitive salary, amazing job benefits, and career growth opportunities!
TSOs work with people every day. This includes providing uniformed and undercover services in a calm, respectful, and trauma-informed manner. TSOs work with a diverse range of people and must approach their work with a focus on equity and cultural sensitivity. TSOs must demonstrate strong communication skills, ethical conduct, and professionalism. TSOs will work closely with the support of the Transit Police Unit, the Social Worker Program, and customer service positions.
Learn the full job description at: www.communitytransit.org/transit-security-officer
Transit Security Officers come from various backgrounds and job experiences, including:
- law enforcement
- military service
- hospital security
- prison security
- retail security
- social work and counseling
- customer service
Minimum qualifications include:
- High school diploma or GED certificate.
- Two years of experience in security or law enforcement-related work, including military experience.
- A valid Washington State driver’s license.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Valid First Aid/CPR/AED certification or the ability to obtain this certification within 30 days of hire.
- Pass a comprehensive background check.
IF YOU MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, APPLY DIRECTLY AT:
https://www.communitytransit.org/transit-security-officer
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & PERKS:
- Starting salary of at least $30.01 per hour and make up to $36.01 per hour. Experience may factor into your hourly wage offer.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- PERS Retirement pension (Public Employee Retirement System)
- Company-paid life insurance and disability insurance
- 19 days of paid time off per year (152 hours) (accrued bi-weekly)
- Holiday pay – 2.5 times the hourly wage
- 48 hours of Washington Paid Sick Leave (one hour for every 40 hours worked)
- Comprehensive wellness program
- Flexible spending accounts — health care and dependent care
PLEASE NOTE:
Community Transit provides a tobacco-free and drug-free work environment.
As a recipient of federal funds, Community Transit is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on any basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status or disability.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 - $33.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
