Security Manager
Role Overview
The Security Manager is responsible for hands-on execution and sustainment of DSV’s physical security requirements across assigned U.S.
Contract Logistics facilities.
This role works directly with site and regional Operations teams to maintain SRE audit readiness, identify and close security gaps, verify corrective actions, and sustain required physical security controls.
The Manager serves as a practical field and program resource, completing assessments, maintaining audit evidence and action trackers, supporting customer reviews, and following remediation activities through verified closure.
Success requires strong attention to detail, disciplined follow-up, and the ability to drive day-to-day security compliance and continuous improvement through operational partners.
Key Skills for This Role
Full Job Posting
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP) and/or Physical Security Professional (PSP), or progress toward certification.
- Experience within third-party logistics (3PL), supply chain, fulfillment, e-commerce, manufacturing, or other high-throughput multi-site operations.
- Experience supporting Fortune 500 customer security programs and customer-specific audit frameworks, including SRE-style security reviews.
- Knowledge of CTPAT, TAPA, ISO 28000, or comparable supply chain security frameworks.
- Experience with corrective and preventive action (CAPA), Lean, Six Sigma, or structured continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience developing security dashboards, compliance scorecards, audit trackers, and executive-ready reporting.
- Computer Skills:
- Strong computer skills and MS Office Applications.
- Security management platforms, access control systems, CCTV/video management systems, and incident management/reporting tools.
- Experience with Power BI or comparable reporting/visualization tools preferred.
- Language Skills
- English (reading, writing, verbal), Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
- Other Skills
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional continuous improvement and compliance actions through operational partners without direct authority.
- Strong analytical, documentation, project-management, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple remediation workstreams concurrently.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly communicate risks, findings, corrective actions, and status to operational and security leadership.
- CORE COMPETENCIES
- Leader of Others
- ☐ Accountability
- ☐ Business Acumen
- ☐ Communication / Building Partnership
- ☐ Developing Oneself
- ☐ Developing Others
- ☐ Drive for Results
- ☐ Embracing Change
- ☐ Problem Solving
- ☐ Empowerment
- ☐ Leadership Excellence
- ☐ Leading Change
- Independent Contributor
- ☒ Customer Orientation
- ☒ Professional Competencies
- PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Occasionally
- Handling, Sitting
- Frequently
- Bending
- Constantly
- Walking and Standing
- Ability to Lift/Carry and Push/Pull
- 21-50 pounds
- Reach above shoulder, reach outward, squat, or kneel.
- Other Physical Requirements:
- Wear PPE when necessary, follow safety standards.
- WORK ENVIRONMENT
- This position operates in both office and warehouse environments and requires periodic travel to distribution, fulfillment, and customer locations across the United States. Work may include facility walkthroughs, security assessments, audit support, and response to time-sensitive compliance or security issues.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee rarely is exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
- Reasonable Accommodations Statement
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- For this position, the expected base pay range is $83,000.00 – $120,000.00 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location, in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.
- Information regarding DSV’s benefits offerings, including eligibility, coverage options, and plan details, is available through the DSV Benefits Showcase. Benefits, programs, and eligibility may vary by location and division in accordance with applicable state and local laws.
- DSV is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you require special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment with DSV, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. DSV reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.
- DSV – Global transport and logistics
- What moves you?
- At DSV, we move more than goods. We move careers, ambitions and opportunities.
- With close to 150,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we are the global leader in transport and logistics, and it is our people who bring our services and solutions to life every day. From frontline operations to business functions, every role contributes to keeping supply chains flowing and societies running.
- Here, you are trusted to take ownership, act on your ideas and make decisions that create real impact. It is a place where people, careers and ideas keep moving forward. We value transparency in how we communicate and collaborate, and we win together by supporting each other, challenging each other and delivering results as a team.
- Start here. Go anywhere
- This is our promise of movement. A promise that your work matters, your contribution counts, and your career can move as far as your ambition takes it.
- If you are looking to make an impact, grow your career and be part of something bigger, DSV is the place to be.
- Visit dsv.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook
- #StartHereGoAnywhere #LifeAtDSV
- Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in physical security, corporate security, logistics, supply chain, distribution operations, compliance, or a related field; multi-site experience strongly preferred.
- Information regarding DSV’s benefits offerings, including eligibility, coverage options, and plan
- details, is available through the DSV Benefits Showcase. Benefits, programs, and eligibility may vary by location and division in accordance with applicable state and local laws.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in security management, Criminal Justice, Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrated experience preparing facilities for customer, internal, or third-party security audits and driving findings through verified closure.
- Experience performing physical security assessments, identifying control gaps, developing corrective actions, and validating sustainable remediation.
- Working knowledge of physical security technologies including access control, CCTV/video management, intrusion detection, visitor management, perimeter controls, key control, and security incident/reporting platforms.
About DSV
DSV is a Danish transport and logistics company providing air and sea freight, road transport, contract logistics and supply chain services worldwide.
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