Senior Overnight Freight Security & Risk Monitor

DSV Air & Sea Inc.; 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 and high-risk freight across our transportation network. This role requires strong judgment and the ability to stay focused in a fast-moving monitoring environment.

You will use GPS, telematics, geofencing, cargo security devices, and other tracking tools to review routing, secure parking, seal controls, and chain-of-custody requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation, Criminal Justice, Security Management, Business Administration, or 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 related operational environment.
• Working knowledge of transportation operations, shipment lifecycle, routing, cargo security, and high-value freight requirements.
• Experience using GPS tracking, telematics, geofencing, cargo security devices, or other security monitoring technology.
• Experience using Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and other transportation or security technology.
• Experience supporting security incident response, audits, or investigations preferred.

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 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.

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 and high-risk freight across our transportation network. This role requires strong judgment and the ability to stay focused in a fast-moving monitoring environment.

You will use GPS, telematics, geofencing, cargo security devices, and other tracking tools to review routing, secure parking, seal controls, and chain-of-custody requirements.