Supervisor, Security Compliance & Investigations

AIT Worldwide Logistics, Inc.•Torrance, CA

3d•$115,690 - $173,530

About The Position

The Supervisor, Security & Investigations is responsible for conducting security investigations and overseeing physical security operations. The role supports customer-facing audits, investigations, and corrective actions by monitoring and investigating threats, theft, fraud, and policy violations, while protecting AIT personnel, facilities, property, and equipment. As lead investigator, the position gathers facts, reviews CCTV footage, interviews witnesses, and prepares investigative reports. As physical security lead, the role oversees site security system design, access control, risk assessments, emergency response, and measures to prevent theft, vandalism, and unauthorized access. The position ensures compliance with applicable federal programs and industry standards, including CTPAT and TAPA FSR/TSR requirements. The supervisor supports security planning for sensitive or high-risk moves, conducts facility assessments, supports audits and validations, maintains compliance documentation, monitors security requirements, and develops and delivers security awareness training. The role responds to incidents, leads investigations and root-cause analyses, recommends corrective and preventive actions, and analyzes trends to reduce future risk. The position also advises business units and helps station-based operations maintain effective security measures and a safe work environment. The wage range is $115,690.00–$173,530.00 and may vary based on geography and the candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in security management, criminal justice, logistics, risk management, or the logistics industry, or equivalent experience.
At least 8 years of experience in supply chain security, logistics security, or compliance.
Hands-on experience with CTPAT, TAPA FSR/TSR, or customer security programs.
Exposure to high-value freight, transportation security, or warehouse security operations.
At least 5 years of experience leading investigations on topics including theft, loss, personnel matters, or other matters.
At least 3 years of experience in security compliance, risk assessment, or logistics operations.
Strong working knowledge of CTPAT Minimum Security Criteria and TAPA standards.
Ability to conduct risk assessments, audits, and investigations.
Excellent cross-functional communication skills and ability to influence without authority.
Practical understanding of logistics operations, warehouse workflows, and transportation processes.
Strong documentation, reporting, and analytical skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and security tracking tools.

Nice To Haves

CTPAT Certification — Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism.
CPP — Certified Protection Professional.
PSP — Physical Security Professional.
CSO or similar certification.

Responsibilities

Support Operations with security planning for sensitive or high-risk moves, ensuring controls comply with TAPA TSR and customer expectations.
Participate in theft, loss, or tampering investigations, perform root-cause analysis, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
Conduct facility security assessments aligned with TAPA FSR and CTPAT Minimum Security Criteria, covering access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, alarms, key control, visitor management, and secure storage.
Identify facility vulnerabilities, assign risk ratings, and track corrective actions through closure.
Monitor and investigate threats, theft, fraud, and rule or policy violations; protect AIT personnel, property, facilities, and equipment.
Prepare for and support CTPAT validations, TAPA audits, customer security audits, and internal assessments.
Maintain accurate documentation, including risk assessments, corrective-action logs, and training records.
Monitor regulatory and industry security updates and translate requirements into actionable internal procedures.
Serve as a physical security subject-matter expert during audits and explain security controls to auditors and customers.
Develop and deliver security awareness training for Operations, Warehouse, and Customer Service teams, emphasizing high-value cargo protection and insider threat awareness.
Assist station-based operations in developing action plans to conform with physical security and protection measures and maintain a safe and secure work environment.
Serve as a trusted advisor to business units, balancing security and service.
Respond to security incidents involving theft, loss, or suspicious activity and lead investigations to document findings.
Initiate investigations concerning cargo theft, suspected theft, personnel-related matters, threats, and other matters requiring investigation, using loss trends, internal reports, and other information sources.
Analyze trends and recommend improvements to reduce future risk.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with all policies and standards.