Chief Transit Safety & Regional Experience Leader
northern illinois transit authority nitaChicago (IL)
Chief Transit Safety & Regional Experience Leader
Posted 10 days ago
northern illinois transit authority nitaChicago (IL)
SENIORITY
Manager
About the role
The Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA) seeks a Chief or Director, Transit Safety Officer to provide strategic leadership for a regional transit safety system (OTPSE). This senior role reports to the Executive Director and drives safety standards, rider-focused programs, and interagency collaboration across CTA, Metra, and Pace.
The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree in a related field, 10+ years in public safety with supervisory experience, and a track record in data-driven
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