SACRAMENTO, CA — The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is hosting two special in person recruitment events to hire additional Transit Ambassadors—customer focused team members who help ensure riders feel safe, supported, and welcomed on light rail trains. This is the first time SacRT has offered recruitment events dedicated exclusively to a single position, giving prospective applicants a hands-on opportunity to explore the role and meet the team. 

The events will be held on Friday, March 20, 2026 from 10 a.m. to noon and Wednesday, April 8, 2026 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at SacRT’s Midtown Auditorium, located at 1400 29th Street in Sacramento, near the 29th Street Station. The site is accessible via the Gold Line and bus routes 38, 67, and 68, and neighborhood street parking is available. 

Online recruitment opens tomorrow, Tuesday, March 17, 2026, with applications accepted through Monday, April 13, 2026.  

“These recruitment events offer a unique, firsthand look at what it means to serve as a Transit Ambassador,” said Henry Li, SacRT General Manager/CEO. “Safety is our top priority, and expanding our Transit Ambassador team is a key part of our commitment to ensuring riders feel supported on every train, every day.” 

What Applicants Will Experience 

Event attendees will have the opportunity to: 

• Participate in a Q&A with SacRT hiring managers, Human Resources staff, and Safety and Security team leads 

• Learn about daytoday responsibilities and expectations of the Transit Ambassador role 

• Receive details about the threemonth Transit Ambassador Training Academy, including scenariobased instruction led by former law enforcement professionals 

• Get onsite help creating an account and beginning the online application process 

Why SacRT Is Hiring 
SacRT is hiring 10–20 additional Transit Ambassadors, with a goal of building a team of 55. Alongside security guards and the contracted Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department, these new positions support SacRT’s vision of having a safety staff member on every train and enhancing the overall customer experience. 

“Transit Ambassadors play an essential role in creating a safe, welcoming environment for our riders,” said SacRT Board Chair and Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen. “These events allow applicants to understand the importance of the position, the training and support they receive, and the meaningful impact they can have on our transit community.” 

Benefits 
Transit Ambassadors receive a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support their health, financial stability, and work–life balance. SacRT provides medical, dental, and vision coverage, access to flexible spending accounts, vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, and a free SacRT transit pass for employees and eligible dependents. Retirement benefits include either a defined benefit pension plan or a 401(a) defined contribution plan depending on bargaining unit, with the option to participate in a voluntary 457(b) savings plan. 

Additional benefits include companypaid life insurance, optional supplemental life insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, education reimbursement, and discounted theme park tickets. SacRT also provides all required uniforms and safety boots at no cost to Transit Ambassadors. 

Apply Online 
All SacRT positions, including Transit Ambassador, are posted on SacRT’s online career portal at sacrt.com/careers. Applicants may attend a recruitment event for support; however, attendance at an event is not required to apply for the position. 

Learn more about these events at sacrt.com/Recruit.