Transportation Security Coordinator

Transportation Security Coordinator

Job Category:
Quality Health Safety and Environment

Requisition Number: TRANS
009379

Location:

Houston, TX 77073, USA

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 escalate 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

Education and Experience

• 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
• Experience in security audits and compliance programs
• Risk assessment methodologies
• Program Management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and time management abilities
• Knowledge of:
  • CTPAT, TAPA, and supply chain security standards
  • HVHR cargo risk environment
  • Physical security systems (access control, CCTV, guarding)

Preferred Qualifications

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

Physical Requirements

• 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

Why Should You Work for Crane?

At Crane, we believe in providing our employees with excellent benefits at a Great Place to Work.

• Quarterly Incentive Plan
• 136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year, that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use
• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
• Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities
• Employee Discounts
• Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges, in addition to a discount on contribution rates

Come join the leader in logistics and take your career in the right direction.