Hiring: Specialist, Security Operations Company: Chicago Transit Authority Location: Chicago, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 14:08:33 Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office About the job Required Skills: •Provides real-time monitoring of conditions on the CTA system (bus & rail) to assist law enforcement agencies. •O Monitors CTA technologies; ChatBot, ZeroEyes, CCTV. •O Redeploys security resources when necessary to combat crime, disorder and violations to the CTA Code of Conduct on the CTA system. •O Mitigates a crime scene during CTA security related emergencies or major incidents to expedite the restoration of service. •Provides support to Security Investigators or facilities security staff who act as liaisons between the CTA and law enforcement agencies. •O Attends court to provide video and assist witnesses. •Provides security assessments and makes recommendations for improvements. •O Collects, analyzes, and provides CTA crime patterns to properly deploy law enforcement resources on CTA facilities to ensure security. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in law enforcement or a related field, plus two (2) years of experience or a combination of training and experience relating to this position, or equivalent military experience. •Must possess a valid Driver’s License. •Must be familiar with CCTV. •Conducting surveillances in and around CTA property. •Requires remaining in a stationary position for extended periods of time and constantly operating a computer and other office productivity machinery. •Service Area Requirement: Exempt (Non-Union) employees must live within the boundaries of the CTA Statutory Service Area either at the time of employment or within 6 months of beginning employment at CTA. •Comprehensive knowledge of the Authority’s operations, rules and regulations coupled with the ability to assess and track criminal activities on the system. •Strong verbal and written communication skills to maintain effective working relationship with departments, employees and Managers at all levels of the internal organization, as well as vendors and outside agencies. •Basic Microsoft Office skills. •Demonstrated capacity to compile data and produce reports. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!