Director of Security

East Coast Warehouse & Distribution Corp; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

East Coast Warehouse & Distribution Corp is seeking a Director of Security to lead all security, access control, and loss prevention across multiple facilities in the United States. The role reports to senior operations leadership and collaborates with Facilities, IT, HR, and site GMs to safeguard personnel, cargo, and bonded inventory.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of progressive security management, with experience in CCTV, access control, incident response, and cargo loss investigations.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive security management experience with multi-site responsibility.
• Experience managing access control, CCTV, and intrusion detection systems.
• Experience leading cargo theft investigations in logistics or warehousing.

Responsibilities

• Directs the security, access control, and loss prevention program across all facilities.
• Oversee security measures, enforce policies, and ensure emergency response procedures.
• Lead investigations of cargo loss and coordinate with law enforcement, insurers, and customers.
• Ensure compliance with C-TPAT, CBP, TSA, and related regulatory requirements.
• Develop and report security KPIs and budget for the security department.

Skills

Security leadership

Multi-site management

Access control systems

CCTV & alarms systems

Cargo loss prevention

Regulatory compliance

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field

Equivalent experience considered

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Category Security

Description

Role summary

Directs the physical security, access control, and loss prevention program across all East Coast Warehouse facilities. Oversee security measures, enforce security policies and procedures and ensure emergency response measures and procedures are in please. Reports to senior operations leadership and partners with Facilities, IT, HR, and site General Managers to protect personnel, cargo, and customs-bonded inventory.

Primary responsibilities

• Lead the enterprise security strategy across all warehouse, drayage yard, and office locations, including customs-bonded areas
• Develop, maintain, and audit site-level security plans, SOPs, and incident response protocols
• Manage contracted guard services, access control systems, CCTV, and alarm monitoring vendors. Respond to emergency situations and provide crisis management services
• Oversee cargo loss prevention investigations and coordinate with law enforcement, insurance carriers, and customers on incidents
• Ensure compliance with C-TPAT, CBP, TSA, and other applicable regulatory security requirements
• Conduct periodic physical security risk assessments and drive remediation across sites
• Partner with HR on workplace violence prevention, background screening standards, and internal investigations
• Develop and report security KPIs, incident trends, and program initiatives to executive leadership
• Develops and implements security policies, protocols and procedures
• Plan, develop report for security department budget
• Assist General Managers with security training, procedures, investigations and protocols

Position Requirements

Required qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive security management experience, including multi-site responsibility
• Working knowledge of C-TPAT, CBP bonded-warehouse security criteria, and OSHA workplace safety standards
• Demonstrated experience managing access control, CCTV, and alarm/intrusion detection systems
• Proven track record leading cargo theft investigations and loss prevention programs in logistics, warehousing, or transportation
• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Ability to travel regularly to all company locations

Preferred qualifications

• ASIS certifications such as CPP, PSP, or PCI
• Prior law enforcement, military, or federal investigative background
• Experience supporting FDA, USDA, or TSA Certified Cargo Screening operations
• Familiarity with WMS and TMS platforms as they relate to chain-of-custody and inventory controls
• Bilingual English/Spanish

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Shift Days

Position Director of Security

Division East Coast Warehouse & Distr Corp

Post Internal Days 0

Created By Kevin Shadiack

Number of Openings 1

Number Filled 0

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

Hiring Manager(s)

Req Number SEC-26-00002

Open Date 11/9/2026

Location 1140

About the Organization

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