Overnight Freight Security Specialist - High-Value Cargo

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics; Lancaster (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics in Lancaster, TX is seeking a Senior Freight Security Specialist to monitor and support the secure movement of high-value freight across our transportation network. You will identify risk, evaluate exceptions, and respond with appropriate security controls using GPS, telematics, geofencing, and tracking tools.

The role requires knowledge of transportation operations and cargo security.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred; relevant experience considered.
• 3–5 years in transportation, logistics, or security roles.
• Experience with GPS tracking, telematics, geofencing, or security monitoring technologies.
• Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and related tech.
• Experience supporting security incident response, audits, or investigations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review high-value and high-risk shipments to identify security requirements and confirm controls are in place.
• Ensure security devices and monitoring technologies are active, configured, and functioning.
• Monitor active shipments using GPS, telematics, geofencing, security devices, and other tracking tech.
• Independently evaluate security exceptions and determine actions, escalation, or additional controls.
• Review routing, secure parking, seals, chain-of-custody, and other measures to identify vulnerabilities.
• Respond promptly to security alerts and incidents to assess risk and support resolution.
• Analyze cargo theft activity and trends to identify risks and preventive measures.
• Conduct security reviews and audits to validate compliance with requirements and protocols.
• Coordinate with Operations, Safety, Compliance, law enforcement, and partners during security events.
• Identify recurring gaps and vulnerabilities and recommend improvements to strengthening controls.
• Maintain security records and prepare reports for management.

Skills

Security risk assessment

Attention to detail

Decision making

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organization

MS Office

Security monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

GPS tracking

Telematics

Geofencing

Security monitoring systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics in Lancaster, TX is seeking a Senior Freight Security Specialist to monitor and support the secure movement of high-value freight across our transportation network. You will identify risk, evaluate exceptions, and respond with appropriate security controls using GPS, telematics, geofencing, and tracking tools.

The role requires knowledge of transportation operations and cargo security.