Job Description

Introduction

Join us at AIT, where we believe every day presents an opportunity to make a global impact! We’re problem solvers, driven by our curiosity and creativity, in endless pursuit of solutions for our customers. Together, we champion the strength of our global teams. And, as trusted advisors, we go above and beyond, working together in a supportive and collaborative environment to ensure customer satisfaction.  Through the company's continued growth, we challenge ourselves to be better, continuously learning and growing in our dynamic environment. Helping others is at the core of our culture, join us in finding fulfillment by giving back to our local communities as the united team that is AIT.  Find out what our people deliver.® means when you come move the world with us!  Hear directly from our teammates at AIT Worldwide Logistics and make us the next stop on your career journey.

Overview

The Supervisor, Security & Investigations is responsible for two primary functions: conducting security investigations and overseeing physical security operations. This role supports customer-facing audits, investigations, and corrective actions by monitoring and investigating threats, theft, fraud, and policy violations, while also safeguarding AIT personnel, facilities, property, and equipment. As the lead investigator, the position conducts thorough investigations by gathering facts, reviewing CCTV footage, interviewing witnesses, and preparing detailed investigative reports. As the 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. This role ensures compliance with applicable federal programs and industry standards, including CTPAT and TAPA (FSR/TSR) requirements, to maintain security excellence and support high-quality customer service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Physical Security focused on Tiered facilities:• 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, performing root cause analysis and recommending corrective and preventive actions.
• Facility Security & Compliance:• Perform facility security assessments aligned with TAPA FSR and CTPAT Minimum Security Criteria, including access control, CCTV, intrusion detection systems, alarm systems, key control, visitor management, and secure storage. Identify vulnerabilities, assign risk ratings, and track corrective actions through closure.• First, monitoring and investigating threats, thefts, fraud, and rule/policy violations. Second, protecting AIT personnel, property, facilities and equipment.
• Audits, Compliance & Risk Management:• Prepare for and support CTPAT validations, TAPA audits, customer security audits, and internal assessments.• Maintain accurate documentation, including risk assessments, corrective action logs, 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, clearly explaining security controls to auditors and customers.
• Training, Awareness & Cross‑Functional Collaboration:• Develop and deliver security awareness training for Operations, Warehouse, and Customer Service teams, with emphasis on high‑value cargo protection and insider threat awareness.• Assist AIT station based operations in developing specific action plans to drive conformity with established physical security and protection measures, and maintenance of a safe and secure work environment.• Serve as a trusted advisor to business units, balancing security, service.
• Incident Response & Continuous Improvement:• Respond to security incidents involving theft, loss, or suspicious activity.• Lead investigations to document findings.• Initiate investigations on cargo theft, suspicion of theft, personnel related matters, threats other matter requiring investigation based on the analysis of loss trends, internal reports and input from other informational sources.• Analyze trends and recommend improvements to reduce future risk.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards
• The wage range for this position is $115,690.00 - $173,530.00 and may vary based on geography as well as relative knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience.

Qualifications

Education• Bachelor's Degree in security management, Criminal Justice, Logistics, Risk Management, or Logistic Industry (or equivalent experience (required) Experience• 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. (required) • 5+ years of experience leading investigations on a myriad of topics, including but not limited to theft, loss, personnel, or other. (required) • 3+ years Experience in security compliance, risk assessment, or logistics operations (required) • Hands‑on experience with CTPAT, TAPA FSR/TSR, or customer security programs. () • Exposure to high‑value freight, transportation security, or warehouse security operations. () Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities• Strong working knowledge of CTPAT Minimum Security Criteria and TAPA standards. High Medium• Ability to conduct risk assessments, audits, and investigations. High Medium• Excellent cross‑functional communication skills, with the ability to influence without authority. High Medium• Practical understanding of logistics operations, warehouse workflows, and transportation processes. High Medium• Strong documentation, reporting, and analytical skills. Medium Medium• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and security tracking tools. Medium MediumLicenses and Certifications• - CTPAT Certification - Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (preferred) • CPP - Certified Protection Professional (preferred) • PSP - Physical Security Professional (preferred) • CSO or similar certification (preferred)

About AIT Worldwide

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