Salary : $89,897.60 - $128,627.20 Annually
Location : Intercity Transit (AdOps) - Olympia, WA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:Department: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Division: SAFETY
Opening Date: 09/10/2026
Closing Date: 9/20/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
DescriptionEmergency Management & Security CoordinatorWe are currently recruiting to fill a full-time Emergency Management and Security Coordinator position at Intercity Transit (IT). This position coordinates, develops, implements, and continuously improves the agency's emergency management, business continuity, and security programs. This position is responsible for developing, implementing, exercising, and continuously improving emergency preparedness, response, recovery, continuity, and security initiatives that protect employees, passengers, facilities, and critical transit operations.
If you have:- A strong commitment to safety;
- Able to coordinate and plan training exercises and compliance activities;
- Ability to work collaboratively;
- Knowledge of industry best practices and regulations;
- Capability to support day-to-day operations as well as being responsive should a major emergency occur;
- Outstanding communication and teamwork skills;
- Ability to foster a participatory organizational climate that is open, positive, and supportive.
Then this position is for you! Examples of DutiesAs an Emergency Management and Security Coordinator you will have a role in emergency management, business continuity, security, training, emergency response, and risk management A few examples of duties in those areas are:
Program Development & Preparedness- Develop, implement, coordinate, and continuously improve agency emergency management, business continuity, and security programs, plans, procedures, and capabilities.
- Identify program gaps and risks and develop practical strategies, corrective actions, and improvements in collaboration with agency departments and external partners.
Exercises & Training- Plan, develop, coordinate, facilitate, and evaluate tabletop, functional, and full-scale emergency exercises.
- Develop and deliver employee preparedness and security awareness training covering emergency procedures, evacuations, active threat response, workplace violence prevention, personal preparedness, and security awareness.
Emergency Response- Coordinate agency emergency response activities during incidents and planned events.
- Coordinate emergency notifications and assist with employee accountability during emergency incidents.
- Participate in post-incident reviews and coordinate development and implementation of corrective actions.
Security Program Administration- Coordinate agency security programs including access control systems, employee identification badges, credentialing, key control, visitor management, security technologies, and facility security assessments.
- Conduct or coordinate threat, vulnerability, and CPTED assessments and maintain effective relationships with law enforcement, fire/EMS, emergency management agencies, and other external partners.
Typical QualificationsAre you the one we're looking for? - Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Public Safety, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or a closely related field and at least three years of progressively responsible experience in emergency management, homeland security, security management, public safety, emergency services, or a related operational environment.
- Equivalent combinations of education and progressively responsible experience may be considered.
- One year or more of experience with emergency management and security in the transit field.
- Experience coordinating emergency planning, preparedness, response, recovery, or continuity programs.
- Experience planning or participating in emergency exercises and incident response activities.
- Experience working collaboratively across multiple departments and external agencies.
Supplemental InformationWhat's in it for you?- Receive a competitive salary of $43.22 - $61.84 an hour (this encompasses longevity pay) in addition to annual general wage/cost of living adjustments, typically in January step increases (if not at top of salary range) are typically received.
- Be a part of an essential service to the community.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
- PERS Retirement Plans (through Washington State Public Employee's Retirement System) along with voluntary deferred compensation plans (401k and 457) with employer match up to 8.5%.
- 23 to 36 vacation days per year depending upon date of eligibility and length of service.
- 12 days of sick leave per year depending upon date of eligibility.
- Up to 48 hours of floating holiday time.
- Paid Bereavement leave for qualifying family members.
Ready to jump on board?We would love for you to apply! Please submit a letter of interest and resume that includes your last ten years of work/volunteer/military/school history to www.intercitytransit.com/employment.
Be advised, we will not consider incomplete applications. Intercity Transit's preferred method of communication is via email, so an accurate and active email address is essential.
Completed applications must be received by
5:00pm on Sunday, September 20, 2026.01
Are you a current Intercity Transit Employee?
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Do you have a current and valid Washington State driver's license?
03
Do you have any friends or family that work at Intercity Transit? If yes, what is their name?
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Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
- Associate degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Professional degree
- Doctorate degree
05
Do you have one year or more of experience with emergency management and security in the transit field.
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Do you have experience in Emergency Management?
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If you indicated having professional Emergency Management experience in the previous question, please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A."
08
Do you have experience organizing and implementing emergency management programs?
09
If you indicated having professional experience organizing and implementing emergency programs in the previous question, please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A."
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How much experience do you have in implementing training activities?
- I have less than 12 months of experience.
- I have 12 - 23 months of experience.
- I have 24-35 months of experience.
- I have 36-47 months of experience.
- I have 48 months or more of experience.
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Do you have experience designing exercises and training?
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If you indicated having professional experience designing exercises and training in the previous question, please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A."
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Do you have experience in Security Program Administration?
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If you indicated having professional experience in Security Program Administration in the previous question, please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A."
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