Supervisor, Security Compliance & Investigations

AIT Worldwide Logistics•Torrance, CA

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 safeguarding AIT personnel, facilities, property, and equipment. As lead investigator, the position gathers facts, reviews CCTV footage, interviews witnesses, and prepares detailed investigative reports. As physical security lead, the role oversees site security system design, access control management, 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 role supports security planning for sensitive or high-risk moves and helps ensure security controls meet TAPA TSR and customer expectations. It assesses facilities against TAPA FSR and CTPAT criteria, identifies and rates vulnerabilities, and tracks corrective actions through completion. The supervisor prepares for and supports CTPAT validations, TAPA audits, customer security audits, and internal assessments; maintains security documentation; monitors regulatory and industry updates; and explains security controls to auditors and customers. The position develops and delivers security awareness training, advises business units, responds to security incidents, leads investigations, analyzes loss trends, and recommends improvements to reduce future risk. It also supports station-based operations in developing action plans that promote compliance with physical security measures and a safe, secure work environment. Other duties may be assigned, and the position must comply with all policies and standards.

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, including theft, loss, personnel, 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.
Perform facility security assessments aligned with TAPA FSR and CTPAT Minimum Security Criteria, including access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, alarms, key control, visitor management, and secure storage.
Identify 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 risk assessments, corrective action logs, training records, and other security documentation.
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 meet physical security and protection measures and maintain a safe, secure work environment.
Serve as a trusted advisor to business units while balancing security and service.
Respond to incidents involving theft, loss, or suspicious activity and lead investigations to document findings.
Initiate investigations into cargo theft, suspected theft, personnel-related matters, threats, and other matters based on loss trends, internal reports, and other information sources.
Analyze trends and recommend improvements to reduce future risk.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards.