Security Specialist The Americas

Houston, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Task Responsibilities:

1. Security Incident Management & Investigations

Collect review and analyze security incident reports from the global network.
Conduct evidence-based investigations including on-site factfinding missions.
Prepare structured investigation conclusions with root-cause analysis and recommended corrective actions.
Support improved customer relationship management by providing factual briefs and remediation overviews to Strategic Accounts.
Contribute to reducing exposure to unlawful interferences and enhancing the companys security posture.

2. Security Quality Controls (QC)

Support the annual Quality Control Plan by performing audits inspections and security tests at identified stations.
Evaluate compliance with corporate Security Standards and support continuous improvement.
Conduct Quality Controls on stations or processes flagged as high-risk or potentially non-compliant.
Expand Aviation Security QC scope to Physical Security requirements at Cargolux outstations.
Facilitate and perform unannounced inspections as required.

3. ACC3 Prevalidation Support

Perform onsite ACC3 prevalidation assessments for Cargolux stations.
Ensure readiness for official ACC3 validations carried out by the DAC (Luxembourg Civil Aviation Authority).
Identify gaps recommend corrective actions and verify implementation before formal ACC3 validation.

4. Security Contracts

Oversee the contractual parts of security service provider operating at Cargolux stations ensuring contract performance service quality and full alignment with our security standards.

Essential Requirements For The Position:

Education:

General school leaving certificate of secondary education or equivalent (e.g. A-Level BAC Abitur)
Bachelor degree in Security or equivalent
Air Cargo Security experience will be required

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of experience in Aviation Cargo and/or Security
At least 3 years of experience in a similar position (Investigator or Auditor)
A solid background in air cargo operations with knowledge on processes and key players
Knowledge & operational background in Aviation/Air Cargo and/or Military/Police will constitute an advantage
Experience in investigation techniques
Experience in Audits
Good understanding of EU laws rules and regulations International Conventions and/or International Aviation Laws
Experience in working with Aviation Authorities
Fluency in written and spoken English and Spanich. Proficiency in Portuguese will be considered an advantage

Working Conditions:

Internal title of the position is: Specialist Regional Security Area 1
Frequent travel required within the entire allocated region.
Ability to travel internationally on short notice.
Full time position
The position holder is based in Houston Texas.
The position demands a regular presence in the office and requires vacation and other absences to be planned so as to avoid conflicting with service needs.
Flexibility may be needed with working hours. The position holder shall keep informed their line manager on their whereabouts and the means of telecommunications through which they will be reachable for urgent company needs while on company mission.
Health Benefits: Medical (low cost to the employee) Vision (free) Dental (free).
Retirement: Short waiting period to participate. Up to 6% employer match
Paid time off: start off with 10 vacation days a year (on an accural basis). 48 sick hours as of date of hire 9 holidays.

Required Experience:

Task Responsibilities:1. Security Incident Management & Investigations Collect review and analyze security incident reports from the global network.Conduct evidence-based investigations including on-site factfinding missions.Prepare structured investigation conclusions with root-cause analysis and ...