Cargo Security Analyst
Houston, TX - USA
Job Summary
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Coordinate with Crane Global Security to address and resolve security monitoring alerts.
- Identify assess and action security and safety events including but not limited to unauthorized stops route deviations extended dwell loss of signal and tampering indicators.
- Perform immediate validation by contacting carriers or drivers to confirm shipment status and security conditions.
- Follow HVHR escalation protocols including notifying Security and leadership promptly when thresholds are met.
- Document all actions validations and communications accurately in the system of record for audit readiness.
- Provide shift handoffs and summaries to ensure continuity across 24/7 coverage.
- Adhere to customerâspecific security SOPs visibility requirements and escalation matrices.
- Support continuous improvement through trend identification and reporting on recurring security events and risks.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Job requires the ability to use vision adjust focus and work on a standard computer screen.
- Job may require extended sitting or standing use of standard office equipment.
- Job will require regular and punctual attendance as well as presence on-site at the assigned work location
OTHER SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Strong situational awareness and decisionâmaking under time pressure.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently during overnight weekend and afterâhours shifts.
- Familiarity with GPS tracking platforms TMS systems and security monitoring tools.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to audit-defensible documentation.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelors degree preferred in Supply Chain Logistics Business or related field; equivalent experience accepted.
- 2 years of domestic (U.S.) transportation or logistics experience required including over-the-road freight or carrier operations.
- Experience with GPS tracking TMS platforms and real-time shipment monitoring preferred.
- Exposure to security monitoring HVHR shipments or control tower operations is a plus.
WHY SHOULD YOU WORK FOR CRANE
At Crane we believe in providing our employees with excellent benefits at a Great Place to Work.
We offer:
- Quarterly Incentive Plan
- 136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use
- Excellent Medical Dental and Vision benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
- Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities
- Employee Discounts
- Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges in addition to a discount on contribution rates
Come join the leader in logistics and take your career in the right direction.
Required Experience:
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About Company
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