A professional who directs and coordinates activities of security staff to protect railroad passengers, employees, and property. Respnsibilities include:

• Plans and implements programs to protect railroad passengers, employees, and property.
• Directs investigation of crimes on railroad property, freight theft claims, or suspicious damage and loss of passenger's valuables.
• Directs security activities at derailments and fires, floods and strikes involving railroad property or responsibility.
• Conducts investigations and implements programs related to fire prevention and inspections, grade crossing accident prevention, and other special safety and prevention measures.
• Directs security training of new employees.