K&J Safety and Security Consulting Services

What K&J Safety and Security Consulting Services does

K&J Safety and Security Consulting Services, Inc. is a privately held, woman- and veteran-owned professional services firm founded in November 2002 by Karen Tucci and James Tucci. The company provides specialized transportation safety, security, and emergency management consulting to public transit agencies and transportation organizations, serving more than 60 agencies across the United States across all major transit modes (heavy rail, light rail, commuter rail, bus, BRT, paratransit, streetcar, ferry, and autonomous vehicles). Core service lines include FTA-aligned Safety and Security Certification (SSC), Safety Management Systems (SMS) implementation, Fire Life Safety, Construction Safety and Security, audits/assessments/inspections/investigations, cybersecurity consulting, and customized training delivered by USDOT/FTA/TSI-certified instructors.

The firm operates without proprietary software, APIs, or technology platforms; its "core technology" is deep regulatory and domain expertise in FTA standards (49 CFR Part 26, FTA Safety Management Inspection processes, FRA Part 270, OSHA). Service delivery is enabled by a distributed team of approximately 38 professionals located across 16+ U.S. cities, with a new corporate headquarters opened in Washington in December 2024. Notable long-running engagements include WMATA (since 2009), SEPTA (since 2016), MBTA (since 2018), CATS (since 2005), JTA (since 2006), and HART (Honolulu $12 billion rail project).

K&J generates revenue exclusively through professional services fees billed under on-call contracts and project-based engagements awarded via competitive government procurement. The company holds DBE, SBE, WBE, MBE, and VBE certifications in select states, which functions as a procurement advantage by helping agencies meet federal disadvantaged business participation goals. Growth is entirely self-funded—no outside equity, debt issuance, or acquisition activity is disclosed—with new long-term contract awards (WMATA through 2031, MTA through 2030) indicating a stable, contract-renewal-driven commercial model rather than a venture-scale trajectory.

Name

K&J Safety and Security Consulting Services

Legal name

K&J Safety and Security Consulting Services, Inc.

Website

https://kjsafety.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

K&J Safety and Security Consulting Services is a woman- and veteran-owned professional services firm providing specialized transportation safety, security, and emergency management consulting to over 60 U.S. public transit agencies through on-call contracts and project-based engagements.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Transportation Safety and Security Consulting

NAICS

Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416), Management Consulting Services (54161), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Systems Engineering & Technical Program Management (BPAHAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fire & Life Safety Code Compliance Inspections & Consulting (AHJ Support) (BPABAHAJ)

Keywords

• Transportation safety consulting
• Transit security certification
• Safety management systems
• Emergency management services
• Fire life safety consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Cantonment

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices17 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Professional Consulting Services: K&J provides professional safety, security, and emergency management consulting services to transportation agencies through on-call contracts and project-based engagements. Revenue is generated through consulting fees for safety certification, SMS implementation, training, assessments, and emergency management support services delivered to transit authorities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

K&J provides professional consulting services to U.S. public transit and transportation agencies covering Safety and Security Certification (SSC), Safety Management Systems (SMS) implementation, Emergency Management planning and exercises, Fire Life Safety, Construction Safety and Security, Audits/Assessments/Inspections/Investigations, Training, and Cybersecurity services. Work is delivered by a distributed team of USDOT/FTA/TSI-certified instructors and subject-matter experts through on-call and project-based contracts awarded via competitive bidding to government transit authorities.

Product overview

K&J Safety and Security Consulting Services is a consulting firm offering a unified portfolio of specialized transportation safety, security, and emergency management services. The core offering consists of Safety and Security Certification (SSC), Emergency Management, Fire Life Safety, Construction Safety and Security, Training, Audits/Assessments/Inspections/Investigations, and Cybersecurity Services. These services are delivered by a multidisciplinary team of professionals to transit agencies and transportation organizations across the United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Safety and Security Certification (SSC) FTA-aligned safety and security certification services applied to project development, ensuring integration of operational safety and emergency management requirements into capital improvement projects and equipment procurement for transit agencies. Includes Preliminary Hazard Analyses (PHAs) and Threat and Vulnerability Assessments (TVAs).
• Emergency Management Services Customized emergency management solutions for transit and transportation agencies spanning preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery. Includes business continuity programs, workforce preparedness training, HSEEP-based exercises, and frontline coordination during emergencies including EOC staffing.
• Fire Life Safety Services Comprehensive Fire Life Safety (FLS) program development, implementation, and management for transit agencies. Includes code and standards analysis, risk assessments, fire investigations, design criteria development, and emerging technology assessment for fire and life safety risk mitigation.
• Construction Safety and Security Services Construction-related safety and security activities protecting workers from death, injury, disease, and health-related risks, as well as protecting tools, equipment, materials, visitors, and the community through security measures including cameras and security officers on transit capital project sites.
• Safety, Security, and Emergency Management Training Discipline-specific and client-specific training course development and delivery for transit agencies. Covers Safety (OS&H, EH&S, Construction Safety, System Safety, Safety Auditing, SRM, Hazard Analysis, Incident Investigation, JSA/JHA, SMS), Security (System Security, CPTED, Security Auditing, TVA), and Emergency Management topics. Many staff are USDOT/FTA/TSI certified instructors.
• Audits, Assessments, Inspections, and Investigations Safety audits, assessments, inspections, and investigations for transit agencies including internal audits, gap analyses, safety inspections, incident/accident investigations with root cause analysis, Threat and Vulnerability Assessments (TVAs), and risk-based analyses.
• Cybersecurity Services Cybersecurity services for transportation agencies including tabletop exercise design and delivery, cybersecurity program assessment, policy and documentation services, and general consulting for program development and maturation. Includes guidance on software/system/vendor security and cybersecurity TVA for rail systems.
• DBE/SBE/WBE/MBE/VBE-Certified Safety and Security Consulting DBE/SBE/WBE/MBE/VBE-certified consulting services helping transportation agencies achieve their Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation goals under U.S. DOT 49 CFR Part 26 while enhancing safety and security protocols. K&J holds DBE certification under 49 CFR Part 26 and additional certifications as SBE, WBE, MBE, and VBE in select states.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 60 transit agencies served across the United States
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• OTB Solutions GroupnotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022K&J Safety and Security Consulting Services and OTB Solutions Group formed a new partnership announced at APTA TRANSform 2022. The alliance combines the expertise of both companies to provide enhanced services to transit agencies.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• PGH Wong Engineering: Engineering and management consulting firm providing safety, security, and systems engineering services to rail and transit agencies, including FTA-aligned Safety and Security Certification work. Directly comparable to K&J in specialty, mode coverage, and on-call transit contract structures.

Broad incumbents

• WSP USA: Global engineering professional services firm with a major transit and rail practice providing program management, systems safety, security, and SMS services to large transit agencies. Competes for the same on-call safety/security contracts as K&J but at a much larger scale and broader service portfolio.
• AECOM: Global infrastructure consulting firm with a sizable transit practice delivering engineering, safety, security, and program management services to U.S. transit agencies. Overlaps with K&J on safety certification, SMS, and security consulting work but at significantly greater scale.
• Jacobs Solutions: Global professional services firm with a critical infrastructure and transit practice providing safety, security, and engineering services to federal, state, and local transportation agencies. Competes with K&J on transit safety/security work but with much broader capabilities and resources.
• HDR Inc. Employee-owned engineering firm with a substantial transit practice providing planning, design, and safety/security consulting services to rail and bus agencies. Competes with K&J for transit safety, security certification, and program management engagements.
• Gannett Fleming: Engineering and consulting firm with a transit and rail practice providing safety, security, systems, and program management services to transit authorities. Direct competitor for on-call safety/security engagements with transit agencies across multiple modes.
• STV Group: Engineering, architectural, and program management firm with a dedicated transportation practice serving transit agencies including rail, bus, and multimodal systems. Overlaps with K&J on safety certification, security, and program management assignments but at larger firm scale.
• Hill International: Construction and program management consulting firm with significant transit infrastructure experience, providing oversight, safety, and risk management services on major capital programs. Competes for transit program management and safety oversight work adjacent to K&J's core offerings.
• Mott MacDonald: Global engineering consultancy with a North American transit practice delivering advisory, engineering, safety, and asset management services. Competes with K&J on transit safety/security consulting for major agencies but at much greater international scale.
• Booz Allen Hamilton: Management and technology consulting firm with substantial federal and transportation practice, including safety, security, and cybersecurity work for DOT and large transit operators. Competes with K&J on FTA-related assessments, security, and cybersecurity engagements.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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