Executive Officer, System Security & Law Enforcement (Analytics And Emergency Management)

Basic Function

Provides executive direction for System Security & Law Enforcement Operations, contract compliance, and development and implementation of security technologies and systems.

Example Of Duties

• Contributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out
• Provides expertise and leadership in conducting technical studies and analysis related to critical infrastructure protection in the mass transit environment
• Researches, identifies, and implements innovative security technologies to mitigate security threats associated with perimeter intrusion and mass casualty threats
• Consults with and advises Metro executive management on policies and activities
• Directs the conducting of studies, investigations, and analyses at the direction of executive staff and Board of Directors, including reports of findings and recommendations
• Represents Metro before public agencies, the business community, labor unions, and the public
• Leads all technology research and initiatives to support security focused field Closed Caption TV (CCTV) surveillance
• Ensures implementation of programs and procedures to improve service quality, increase employee and service productivity and maintain sound fiscal practices
• Ensures compliance with all applicable standards to ensure interoperability between hardware, software, database, and network systems.
• Leads, guides, and directs response to major incidents and inquiries on operational issues and reports
• Directs the performance of Los Angles Metro’s security staff and the services performed by consultants and contractors to ensure successful implementation and completion of security projects
• Supervises subordinate staff
• Partners and collaborates with community leaders to improve Metro′s relationship with the community and assist in reducing crime
• Meets with officials on programs, proposals, and related issues
• Provides direction and makes recommendations to solve complex operational issues and problems
• Provides policy direction to assigned departments, directing the establishment of goals, major priorities, and advising in the development of strategies and resolution of major problems
• Leads special studies, investigations and analyses at the request of executive management
• Partners with the Capital Projects team to oversee the selection and implementation of all transportation security technologies

May be required to perform other related job duties

Requirements For Employment

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a two-for-one-year basis. A typical combination includes:

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Homeland Security, Emergency Management, or related field

Experience

• Eight years of relevant senior management-level experience in law enforcement, Emergency Management, or related field

Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements

• POST (Peace Officer Standards and Training) Certificate preferred
• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions
• Completed POST-approved law enforcement management course preferred

Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected.
The following are the preferred qualifications:

• Experience managing communication regarding safety and security threats against transportation systems.
• Experience utilizing law enforcement statistics, customer and employee surveys, safety applications and initiatives, and other relevant qualitative and quantitative information to conduct comprehensive data analysis and develop actionable safety strategies.
• Experience overseeing emergency management and physical security programs.
• Experience implementing programs to prevent safety and security threats.

Knowledge:

• Modern management theory
• Theories and principles of emergency security operations
• Capital and operating budgets
• Administrative principles and methods, including goal setting, program and budget development and implementation
• Social, political, and environmental issues influencing transit programs

Skills:

• Representing Metro before elected officials and the public
• Exercising judgment and creativity in making decisions
• Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
• Establishing and implementing policies and procedures
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing
• Analyzing situations, identifying problems, implementing solutions, and evaluating outcomes

Abilities:

• Determine strategies to achieve goals
• Supervise subordinate staff
• Plan financial and staffing needs
• Prepare reports and correspondence
• Understand, interpret, and apply related laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, budgets, and labor/management agreements
• Direct the overall operations of major organizational functions
• Read, write, speak, and understand English

Selection Procedure

Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.