Safety, Security, and Risk Management Technician

About the role

Join the Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA), the largest rural transit agency in the U.S., in the stunning Colorado Rockies. Known for innovative and reliable transit, RFTA connects vibrant communities while supporting sustainability and quality of life.

• Company Name: Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA)
• Title of Position: Safety, Security, and Risk Management Technician
• Position Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
• Location: Glenwood Springs, Colorado

Pay Range

Hiring/Starting pay range is $31.67 - $40.38/hourly, based on experience.

Benefits

Benefits include (but are not limited to): Paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and hearing insurance with FSA/HSA, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), 401(a) and 457(b) retirement plans, EAP, ski pass, etc. For more detail -

Position Purpose

The Safety, Security, and Risk Management Technician provides administrative, technical, and field support for the agency's safety, security, emergency management, and risk management programs. This position assists with inspections, audits, investigations, training coordination, records management, regulatory compliance activities, and emergency preparedness initiatives. The Technician works closely with employees, supervisors, and external stakeholders to support a safe, secure, and compliant operating environment throughout the organization.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive.

Risk Management Support

• Assist with identifying and documenting operational risks, safety concerns, and security vulnerabilities.
• Maintain risk management records, insurance documentation, and claims files.
• Support claims administration by gathering documentation, tracking claim status, and coordinating information between departments and insurance providers.
• Assist with risk assessments and facility evaluations.
• Maintain databases and records related to incidents, claims, inspections, and corrective actions.
• Track mitigation measures and follow-up activities to ensure timely completion.

Safety Program Administration

• Conduct routine safety inspections of facilities, vehicles, equipment, and work sites.
• Assist with accident, injury, and near-miss investigations by collecting information, interviewing involved parties, and preparing reports.
• Track corrective actions resulting from inspections, audits, and investigations.
• Maintain safety records, training documentation, and compliance files.
• Support the implementation of Safety Management System (SMS) initiatives.
• Monitor and report safety performance data and trends.
• Assist with employee safety meetings, awareness campaigns, and safety events.

Security Program Support

• Conduct facility and infrastructure security inspections and assessments.
• Assist with monitoring and documenting security incidents and suspicious activity reports.
• Support coordination with local law enforcement, emergency responders, and security contractors as directed.
• Maintain security-related files, reports, and documentation.
• Assist with access control administration and security asset inventories.
• Support implementation of security procedures and emergency preparedness activities.

Regulatory Compliance

• Assist in maintaining compliance with applicable federal, state, and local safety and security requirements.
• Maintain required records and documentation for audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews.
• Compile information and assist in preparing reports for regulatory agencies and organizational leadership.
• Monitor required training, certifications, and compliance deadlines.

Training and Program Coordination

• Schedule, coordinate, and track employee participation in safety, security, and emergency management training.
• Maintain training records and certifications.
• Assist with preparing training materials, presentations, and employee communications.
• Coordinate logistics for drills, exercises, and safety meetings.
• Support new employee safety orientation activities.

Emergency Management Support

• Assist with planning, coordinating, and documenting emergency preparedness exercises and drills.
• Maintain emergency management records, resource inventories, and contact lists.
• Support emergency response activities during incidents as directed.
• Participate in emergency operations and recovery efforts.
• Assist with after-action reporting and corrective action tracking.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of occupational safety, security, emergency management, and risk management principles.
• Ability to conduct inspections and document findings accurately.
• Ability to gather, organize, and maintain detailed records and reports.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, supervisors, contractors, and external agencies.
• Skill in conducting basic investigations and collecting factual information.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise professional judgment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, database systems, and electronic recordkeeping applications.
• Ability to interpret policies, procedures, regulations, and technical guidance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

Education

• Associate degree in Occupational Safety, Emergency Management, Criminal Justice, Risk Management, Public Administration, Transportation, or a related field; or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

• Two to four years of experience in safety, security, risk management, emergency management, transportation operations, regulatory compliance, or a related field.
• Experience conducting inspections, maintaining records, coordinating training, or supporting investigations preferred.

Preferred Certifications

• OSHA 10-Hour or OSHA 30-Hour Certification.
• FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) certifications.
• Transit Safety and Security Program (TSSP) courses.
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification.
• Other safety, emergency management, or security-related certifications.

Working Conditions

• Combination of office and field work.
• Frequent travel to transit facilities, stations, maintenance locations, and operational sites.
• Exposure to varying weather conditions, vehicle operations, maintenance activities, and construction environments.
• May be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, or respond to emergencies as needed.
• Ability to conduct field inspections in various indoor and outdoor environments.
• Ability to walk, climb stairs, kneel, bend, and access transit facilities and vehicles.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to respond to incidents and emergencies as needed, including outside normal business hours.

• Application Deadline/Closing Date: No deadline. Posting will remain until all open positions are filled.
• How to Apply: Please apply via the RFTA website.
• Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.