Analyst, Security – (2500008I)

Job Description

Job Description – Analyst, Security (2500008I)Job Description Analyst, Security – (2500008I)Description SALARY$73,190. 54080POSITION SUMMARYUnder general supervision, monitors performance of all components of contract security including the audit of invoices. Assists in monitoring and reporting crime trends on CTA and public safety strategies with local law enforcement agencies.

Qualifications PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES• Monitors by means of surveillance or direct interview and observes the performance of contracted vendors providing security to the Authority to ensure contract compliance. • Maintains records and files of investigative activities. o Catalogues recorded video and maintains database for ascertaining when video was recorded and to whom it was tended. Obtains, reviews, and preserves video evidence of crimes and incidents occurring on CTA property.

o Coordinates with CTA Control Center Security Controllers on reports of security breaches and criminal activity on the system. o Testifies in court when necessary in civil or criminal proceedings.

• Provides reporting and documentation on various Security department activities and initiatives. o Prepares various reports on evaluations of security assessments to determine need for installations, upgrades, or repair of security systems and devices. o Prepares and submits audit billing reports on vendors to appropriate personnel.

o Records and reports occurrences that demonstrate deviation from established performance criteria regarding contract vendors or CTA employees. • Gathers and performs research as it relates to the Security department. o Tracks and reports crime statistical data to the Federal Transit Administration (NTD Database).

o Gathers, correlates and organizes facts/evidence to develop probable cause to present cases before the States Attorney’s Office to aid in the prosecution of CTA offenders. o Collecting, analyzing and providing CTA crime statistics and crime patterns to properly deploy law enforcement and security contract resources at CTA facilities to ensure security• Mitigates a crime scene during CTA security related emergencies or major incidents to expedite the restoration of service.

• Briefs outside agencies on CTA infrastructure and equipment for unseen situations or potential emergencies. • Attends Rap Session for the purpose of monitoring and reporting crime trends on CTA and public safety strategies with local law enforcement• Performs related duties as assigned. MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIESReporting to this position may include the following jobs:Job Title• NoneCHALLENGES• Maintaining knowledge of current security technology and architectural security designs.

• Coordinating investigations with local law enforcement. • Working on a team with investigators and security specialists. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS• Associate’s degree in criminal justice or a related field, plus one (1) year of experience in the field of security or law enforcement, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field.

• Must possess a valid State of Illinois Driver’s License. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS• Requires remaining in a stationary position for extended periods of time and constantly operating a computer and other office productivity machinery. • Should be in good physical condition.

Investigations require inspection of areas with uneven terrain, moving great distances and the traversing of stairs. • Conducting surveillances in and around CTA property. • Conducting property assessments, which might involve traversing stairs and moving long distances.

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