Senior Freight Security Lead - Night Shift

DSV; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DSV is seeking a Senior Freight Security Specialist in Lancaster, TX, to monitor and support secure movement of high-value freight across our transportation network. The role requires knowledge of transportation operations, cargo security, and risk assessment, with escalation when needed.

You will review shipments using GPS, telematics, geofencing, and other tracking tools, evaluate alerts, and coordinate with Operations, Safety, Compliance, and external partners to strengthen cargo security

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation, Security Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; 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.

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.

Skills

Security awareness

Risk assessment

Attention to detail

Decision making

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Security monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Logistics or related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

GPS tracking

Telematics

Geofencing

Security monitoring systems

TMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

DSV is seeking a Senior Freight Security Specialist in Lancaster, TX, to monitor and support secure movement of high-value freight across our transportation network. The role requires knowledge of transportation operations, cargo security, and risk assessment, with escalation when needed.

You will review shipments using GPS, telematics, geofencing, and other tracking tools, evaluate alerts, and coordinate with Operations, Safety, Compliance, and external partners to strengthen cargo security