Senior Freight Security Specialist, Road Transport US (7 on/7 off, 5:00 AM - 6:00 PM)

DSV – Global Transport and Logistics

At DSV, our purpose is to keep customers’ supply chains flowing and enable the business of our customers by ensuring reliable and efficient transport and logistics services through storage and transport of goods by air, sea and road. Our vision is to create long-term, sustainable growth and value for our customers, employees, shareholders and society. Close to 150,000 employees in over 90 countries work diligently to deliver great customer experiences and high-quality services. As a global leader, our commitment to sustainable business practices is a central element of our overall business strategy. Visit dsv.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook.

 

Location: Lancaster, TX

Division: Road Transport US 
Job Posting Title: Senior Control Tower Specialist, Freight Security (Senior Freight Security Specialist) 

Schedule: 7 days on/7 days off, Tuesday - Monday, 5:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Time Type: Full Time

 

Summary

The Senior Control Tower Specialist, Freight Security is responsible for monitoring and supporting freight security across the transportation network, with a primary focus on high-value and high-risk shipments. This role ensures required security measures, devices, routing controls, and monitoring protocols are properly established and maintained throughout the shipment lifecycle.

 

The position serves as a senior security resource within the Control Tower, reviewing shipment requirements, identifying potential vulnerabilities or exceptions, and exercising judgment to determine appropriate actions when security requirements are not met. The role monitors active shipments and security technology, analyzes security events and trends, and provides recommendations to strengthen cargo security practices and reduce risk.

 

This role operates on a 7 days on / 7 days off schedule, Tuesday through Monday, with working hours from 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM, supporting continuous transportation operations.

 

Duties & 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 and projects as assigned.

 

Qualifications & Experience

• 3–5 years of experience in transportation, logistics, supply chain security, cargo security, loss prevention, or a related operational environment.
• Working knowledge of transportation operations, shipment lifecycle, routing, cargo security, and high-value freight requirements.