Senior Freight Security Specialist, Road Transport US | Mon-Fri | Overnight 6 PM - 3 AM

About the Role

DSV is seeking a Senior Freight Security Specialist to monitor and support the secure movement of high-value and high-risk freight across our transportation network. This role requires a strong understanding of transportation operations, cargo security, and shipment monitoring, with the ability to identify risks, evaluate exceptions, and respond to security concerns.

Responsibilities

• Review high-value and high-risk shipments to identify applicable security requirements and confirm required controls are established prior to and throughout transit.
• Ensure required security devices and monitoring technologies are properly assigned, activated, configured, and functioning based on shipment requirements and risk level.
• Monitor active shipments using GPS, telematics, geofencing, security devices, and other tracking technology to identify route deviations, device failures, unauthorized stops, or other potential security concerns.
• Independently evaluate security exceptions and determine appropriate actions, escalation, or additional controls based on shipment risk, circumstances, and established security requirements.
• Review routing, secure parking, seal controls, chain-of-custody requirements, and other shipment security measures to identify potential vulnerabilities.
• Respond promptly to security alerts and incidents by reviewing available shipment, tracking, telematics, and security data to assess risk and support timely resolution.
• Analyze cargo theft activity, security incidents, regional alerts, and emerging trends to identify potential risks and recommend appropriate preventive measures.
• Conduct security reviews and audits to validate compliance with established security requirements, procedures, and customer-specific protocols.
• Coordinate with Operations, Safety, Compliance, law enforcement, cargo theft task forces, insurance partners, and other internal or external stakeholders as appropriate during significant security events.
• Identify recurring security gaps, device or process failures, and operational vulnerabilities and recommend improvements to strengthen security controls and reduce exposure.
• Maintain accurate security records, incident information, device status, and shipment documentation within applicable systems and prepare reports and summaries for management.
• Perform other duties, responsibilities, and project work as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation, Criminal Justice, Security Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in transportation, logistics, supply chain security, cargo security, loss prevention, or a related operational environment.
• Working knowledge of transportation operations, shipment lifecycle, routing, cargo security, and high-value freight requirements.
• Experience supporting high-value freight, cargo theft prevention, shipment security, or security monitoring strongly preferred.
• Experience using GPS tracking, telematics, geofencing, cargo security devices, or other security monitoring technology.
• Experience evaluating security exceptions, identifying risk, and determining appropriate actions based on established requirements and circumstances.
• Experience using Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and other transportation or security technology.
• Experience supporting security incident response, audits, or investigations preferred.

Skills

• Strong security and risk-assessment skills with the ability to identify vulnerabilities and evaluate security exceptions.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to accurately verify security requirements, device status, shipment information, and supporting documentation.
• Strong sense of urgency and responsiveness with the ability to quickly identify and respond to security alerts, exceptions, and time-sensitive issues to minimize risk and potential exposure.
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills with the ability to respond quickly and appropriately in time-sensitive or high-risk situations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate security data, identify patterns, and recommend appropriate actions.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to independently manage multiple high-priority shipments and security matters simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate security concerns, findings, and recommendations.
• Strong proficiency with transportation, tracking, telematics, security monitoring systems, and Microsoft Office applications.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 6:00 PM to 3:00 AM

Pay

The expected base pay range is $65,000.00 – $75,000.00 Annual.

Location: Lancaster, TX
Division: Road Transport US
Time Type: Full Time