Logistics Risk Specialist

GardaWorld Cash•Richardson, TX

About The Position

The Logistics Risk Specialist works within Garda Security Operations Center (SOC), which is collectively responsible for the 24/7/365 safety and security of transportation logistics across the United States. The role uses CCTV and other monitoring tools, reviews and escalates vehicle alarm events, oversees logistics compliance, mitigates logistics risk, and responds in real time to security incidents. The position includes monitoring live CCTV feeds from U.S. facilities and vehicles; detecting and assessing security incidents; identifying transportation risks such as driver safety exceptions, route deviations, and cargo-security issues; and coordinating with transportation crews, branch management, logistics teams, and other stakeholders. The specialist determines responses based on alarm severity and established protocols, escalates incidents, and reports equipment maintenance needs. The specialist also documents incidents and response outcomes, maintains records for management review and regulatory compliance, participates in business continuity planning and after-action reviews, conducts root cause analysis for significant incidents, and assists with analysis of KPIs related to transportation security and compliance.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
A minimum of 1–2 years of experience in physical security, a Security Operations Center, logistics monitoring, or security systems.
Excellent communication skills for coordinating with local teams and senior management.
Experience with supply chain risk management and logistics security.
Analytical problem-solving skills and the ability to make data-informed decisions.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while remaining organized.
Ability to set priorities and meet established deadlines.
Experience using enterprise applications such as case management systems, fleet management systems, Excel, and the O365 Suite.
Must meet the company's hiring criteria; extensive pre-employment background checks are required. Drug tests and other testing may be required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree or a comparable combination of education and work experience.

Responsibilities

Monitor live CCTV feeds from U.S. facilities and vehicles using monitoring tools.
Detect and assess security incidents, including unauthorized access and suspicious activity.
Monitor transportation risks, including driver safety exceptions, route deviations or anomalies, and cargo security.
Coordinate transportation crews and branch management to resolve transportation exceptions.
Escalate incidents and determine appropriate actions based on alarm severity and established protocols.
Ensure security equipment and systems function properly, and promptly report maintenance or repair needs.
Coordinate with logistics teams and other stakeholders to support effective alignment between SOC programs and operations.
Document security incidents, response actions, and outcomes by aggregating information and preparing initial reports.
Maintain accurate records for management review and regulatory compliance.
Participate in business continuity planning for disruptive events and after-action reviews, and apply lessons learned to refine SOPs.
Conduct root cause analysis for significant incidents to identify areas for improvement.
Assist in analyzing KPIs related to transportation security and compliance requirements.