Transportation Security & Cargo Escort Specialist, Road Transport US
DSVIf you are a current DSV employee and interested in a position in another country,please contact your Human Resource representative to discuss the process and requirements of applying. Job area: Terminal/Warehouse/Transport 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 Location : Portland, OR Division : Road Transport US Job Posting Title : Transportation Security & Cargo Escort Specialist, Road Transport US Time Type : Full Time Summary The Transportation Security & Cargo Specialist is a field-based position responsible for providing in-transit security support for high-value, high-risk, and security-sensitive cargo moving throughout the United States. This role operates a company-provided escort vehicle and accompanies designated shipments from origin through destination, maintaining shipment visibility and monitoring changing transportation and security conditions throughout transit. The Transportation Security & Cargo Specialist works closely with drivers, dispatch, Operations, customers, and security personnel to support shipment integrity, identify potential risks, coordinate appropriate responses, and ensure company and customer security requirements are followed. This position requires strong situational awareness, sound judgment, reliability, and communication, as well as extensive travel, irregular schedules, and frequent overnight or multi-day assignments . Duties & Responsibilities Operate a company-provided escort vehicle while accompanying high-value, high-risk, and security-sensitive shipments. Maintain appropriate proximity to escorted shipments based on security requirements and roadway conditions. Monitor transportation and security conditions throughout transit and identify potential risks, unusual activity, or changes in operating conditions. Assess changing circumstances and take appropriate action within established security procedures and authority. Maintain regular communication with drivers, dispatch, Operations, customers, and designated security personnel. Provide required shipment location, status, and security updates throughout transit. Coordinate planned and unplanned stops, fueling, rest periods, and overnight locations with appropriate stakeholders. Review routes and planned stops for potential security concerns and communicate recommended adjustments. Respond to route deviations, unexpected stops, accidents, mechanical issues, suspicious activity, and other security-related incidents. Determine when security concerns require escalation to Operations, Security leadership, customers, law enforcement, or other appropriate parties. Support chain-of-custody and shipment security requirements from origin through final delivery. Follow and apply company, customer, and shipment-specific security procedures and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Protect confidential information regarding customers, cargo, routes, schedules, locations, and security procedures. Complete required trip reports, mileage records, security documentation, incident reports, and other operational records. Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicles and report safety or maintenance concerns. Maintain assigned vehicles in a clean, professional, and operationally ready condition. Participate in reviews of security incidents and provide observations or recommendations for improving transportation s…