Transportation Security Coordinator

Description

Essential Job Functions

• Support the regional selection, qualification, and onboarding of secure yard locations in alignment with company security standards
• Coordinate the completion of required documentation, qualification checklists, and validation activities for submission to Global Transportation Security
• Participate in site inspections, assessments, and secure yard reviews in partnership with Global Transportation Security and Regional Security leadership
• Maintain visibility into the approval status of yard locations, including approved, conditional, and non-approved sites within the assigned region
• Promote consistent implementation of secure yard policies, procedures, and compliance requirements across the region
• Monitor adherence to established security standards, including perimeter protection, access control, guarding, surveillance, lighting, and recordkeeping
• Partner with Operations, yard operators, and vendors to identify, address, and resolve compliance gaps
• Serve as the regional point of contact for secure yard vendors and operators, supporting onboarding, compliance validation, and security‑related training
• Monitor vendor performance against security expectations and elevate non‑compliance concerns in accordance with established procedures
• Support the execution of regional audit and inspection activities, including documentation of findings, corrective action follow‑up, and maintenance of audit‑ready records
• Assist with regional risk assessments by identifying vulnerabilities, operational trends, and exposure points related to yard operations and transportation flows
• Support the response, documentation, and escalation of yard‑related incidents, thefts, and security anomalies in coordination with GSOC, Operations, and Corporate Security
• Coordinate secure yard and transportation security training for regional stakeholders and maintain training records to support compliance and audit requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, security management, business administration, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience
• 5–8 years of experience in transportation or logistics security, physical security operations, vendor or facility oversight, security audits and compliance programs, risk assessment methodologies, Program Management, and excellent communication and time management skills
• Knowledge of CTPAT, TAPA, and supply chain security standards, HVHR cargo risk environment, and physical security systems (access control, CCTV, guarding)

• Experience in logistics, transportation, manufacturing, or global enterprise environments
• Familiarity with TAPA, CTPAT, ISO, or similar security frameworks
• Professional certifications (CPP, PSP, PCI, CBCP, or similar)

• Ability to travel to transportation sites and facilities as needed
• Extended periods of standing, walking, and occasional lifting
• Use of computers and standard office equipment
• Job requires the ability to use vision, adjust focus and work on a standard computer screen
• Job may require extended sitting or standing, use of standard office equipment
• Job will require regular and punctual attendance as well as presence on‑site at the assigned work location

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