Global Logistics Security Lead

PINKERTON | Comprehensive Risk Management; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Medical insurance

HSA

FSA

Dental

Vision

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(K)

Paid time off

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Pinkerton is seeking a Logistics Security Operations Manager to lead security planning for shipments in transit, manage vendor resources, and ensure chain-of-custody integrity across global logistics operations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with at least five years in transportation or logistics security, plus certifications (CPP/PSP preferred). You will work with internal teams and external partners to maintain regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, criminal justice, or a related field with at least five years of experience in transportation security or logistics security operations.
• CPP and PSP certifications, preferred.
• Knowledge of loss prevention, asset protection and/or IP protection, preferred.
• Understanding of Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) as it relates to supply chains.
• Knowledge of ISO 28000, ISO 31000, ISO 17712, and ISO 27002.
• Understanding of governmental supply chain security programs, AEO, NEEC, PIP, WCO, TAPA and CTPAT certification, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent Pinkerton’s core values of integrity, vigilance, and excellence.
• Conduct transportation security and logistics risk assessments across routes, carriers, and facilities.
• Lead operations planning and manage execution of transportation/logistics security plans.
• Coordinate and manage vendor resources, including managing movements and schedules with third-party providers to support supply chain operations, warehousing, and shipping logistics.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to support effective execution of logistics security operations.
• Oversee shipment preparation and shipment receipt processes to ensure compliance with security protocols.
• Perform ongoing monitoring and incident/event response for in-transit shipments.
• Maintain chain of custody integrity across all logistics operations to ensure security and accountability at every stage.
• Collaborate with the broader security team to support and maintain a global operations support model.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory/industry standards including C-TPAT, TAPA, and customs regulations relevant to international and domestic shipments.
• Develop and maintain SOPs for shipment handling, incident reporting, and emergency response.
• Conduct post-incident analysis and reporting, including root cause identification and corrective action recommendations after theft, loss, or security breaches.
• Track and analyze security metrics/KPIs including incident rates, on-time delivery with security compliance to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Support vendor/3PO vetting and performance reviews, ensuring third-party providers meet security standards.
• Assist with training and awareness programs for staff and partners on chain-of-custody procedures and security best practices.
• Maintain and update GPS/tracking technology systems used for shipment monitoring, ensuring real-time visibility into cargo status.
• Coordinate with law enforcement and local authorities in the event of theft, hijacking, or other security incidents during transit.
• Contribute to business continuity planning for supply chain disruptions including weather events, geopolitical issues, labor strikes, etc.
• Participate in after-action reviews and continuous improvement initiatives for the global logistics security program.
• Provide flexible, ad hoc support for additional Logistics Security operations activities as business needs require.
• All other duties, as assigned.

Skills

Transportation security

Logistics operations

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Security planning

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain/logistics or related field

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Pinkerton is seeking a Logistics Security Operations Manager to lead security planning for shipments in transit, manage vendor resources, and ensure chain-of-custody integrity across global logistics operations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with at least five years in transportation or logistics security, plus certifications (CPP/PSP preferred). You will work with internal teams and external partners to maintain regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.