District Security & Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Expeditors•Irving, TX

About The Position

The District Security & Environmental Health and Safety Specialist supports implementation and maintenance of Expeditors’ security and environmental health and safety standards within the district. The role assists with compliance activities, training coordination, incident reporting, risk assessments, Service Provider reviews, and awareness initiatives. The Specialist works with district leadership, employees, Service Providers, customers, and Regional and CHQ teams to promote safe, secure, and compliant operations. The position supports program administration and governance by maintaining security and safety systems and records, tracking corrective and preventive actions, preparing metrics and updates, supporting business continuity planning, and communicating standards, initiatives, and applicable local regulatory changes. It also supports incident reporting and investigations, facility inspections and risk assessments, awareness and communication activities, customer and Service Provider inquiries and audits, and monitoring district compliance with applicable requirements. The Specialist supports CTPAT, AEO, and other applicable WCO program requirements, including documentation and validation-visit preparation. The role coordinates or delivers designated security and environmental health and safety training, completes assigned development and training requirements, and maintains working knowledge of applicable local requirements and industry programs.

Requirements

Effective written and verbal communication, active listening, presentation, and English-language proficiency.
Collaboration, emotional intelligence, adaptability, initiative, and ability to influence without direct authority.
Analytical thinking, problem solving, strategic planning, sound judgment, and attention to detail.
Ability to collaborate across departments and with internal and external stakeholders.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Knowledge of Expeditors company policies and procedures.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Ability to work off-site and use standard office equipment; duties are performed primarily while seated at a desk, with facility assessments and operational activity as required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or relevant professional training.
Two or more years of operational, security, compliance, safety, or logistics experience.
Industry certifications such as Physical Security Professional (PSP) or Certified Protection Professional (CPP).
Knowledge of applicable health and safety and security regulatory programs such as OSHA, Safe Systems of Work, CTPAT, AEO, EC300, TAPA, and ACAS, as relevant to district operations.

Responsibilities

Support implementation of district security and environmental health and safety policies, procedures, standards, and applicable local requirements.
Maintain applicable security and safety systems and records, including the Security, Health and Safety Portal, CCTV, intrusion alarms, access control, fire protection equipment, forklifts, and compliance documentation.
Track corrective and preventive actions and Environmental Health and Safety Improvement Opportunities, and communicate risks, delays, and unresolved items to district leadership and appropriate regional managers or directors.
Prepare security and environmental health and safety metrics and updates for District Business Review discussions.
Support Business Continuity Plan development, testing, and documentation.
Help communicate initiatives, local regulatory changes, training materials, and updates from Regional and CHQ teams.
Support reporting, documentation, investigation, and follow-up of security incidents, workplace injuries, and near misses.
Maintain incident records and track corrective and preventive actions through closure within required timeframes.
Guide employees and management on timely and accurate incident reporting and escalate concerns appropriately.
Participate in facility inspections and risk assessments, document hazards or security vulnerabilities, and monitor mitigation through resolution.
Promote security and safety awareness and encourage timely reporting of concerns.
Coordinate security and safety communications, signage, educational materials, orientations, and awareness activities.
Assist with presentations and communicate standards at a level of detail appropriate to each job function.
Support product, sales, and account management with security and safety information related to jurisdictions, carriers, warehouses, regulatory programs, and customer requirements.
Respond to customer and Service Provider inquiries within the role’s scope and assist with customer audit preparation.
Assist with or conduct designated security and safety onboarding for new Service Providers.
Assist with Service Provider Risk Reviews, maintain documentation, and track non-compliant items with the Service Provider Manager and applicable department leaders.
Support documentation and follow-up used to confirm Service Provider compliance with company standards and general controls.
Monitor and document district compliance with applicable local security, environmental health, and safety regulations in coordination with district or external compliance officers.
Support implementation of Expeditors Security Standards and Environmental Health and Safety Standards, including monitoring local procedures and applicable personal protective equipment requirements.
Develop and maintain working knowledge of CTPAT and applicable local AEO or WCO programs.
Assist with documentation and preparation for CTPAT/AEO validation visits and required post-visit recaps.
Support activities connecting supply chain security requirements, business resumption, and the district Business Continuity Plan.
Coordinate and deliver designated security and environmental health and safety training, including approved Facility Lockdown Orientation, Trash Inspection training, and other applicable awareness programs.
Schedule or facilitate external training sessions where applicable and participate in required conference calls and development activities.
Complete assigned trainer certification, facilitation development, Security development-map, supply chain security, and environmental health and safety training requirements within established timelines.