District Security & Environmental Health and Safety Specialist 

The District Security & Environmental Health and Safety Specialist supports the implementation and maintenance of Expeditors Security and Environmental Health and Safety Standards within the district. This role assists with compliance activities, training coordination, incident reporting, risk assessments, Service Provider reviews, and awareness initiatives. The Specialist works closely with district leadership, employees, Service Providers, customers, and Regional Security and Environmental Health and Safety teams to promote safe, secure, and compliant operations

 

Program Administration and Governance  

• Support implementation of district security and environmental health and safety policies, procedures, standards, and applicable local requirements.  

• Maintain applicable security and safety systems and records, including the Security, Health and Safety Portal, CCTV, intrusion alarms, access control, fire protection equipment, forklifts, and related compliance documentation.  

• Track and monitor corrective and preventive actions and Environmental Health and Safety Improvement Opportunities, communicating risks, delays, and unresolved items to district leadership and the appropriate Regional Manager/Director.  

• Prepare security and environmental health and safety metrics and updates to support District Business Review discussions.  

• Support Business Continuity Plan development, testing, and related documentation.  

• Assist with communicating new initiatives, local regulatory changes, training materials, and updates provided by Regional and CHQ Security and Environmental Health and Safety teams.  

Incident Reporting, Investigation, and Risk Mitigation  

• Support reporting, documentation, and follow-up of district security incidents, workplace injuries, and near misses.  

• Assist with investigations and root cause analysis in coordination with district leadership and Regional and CHQ resources.  

• Maintain incident records and track corrective and preventive actions through closure within required timeframes.  

• Provide guidance to employees and management on timely and accurate incident reporting and escalate concerns appropriately.  

• Participate in facility inspections and risk assessments, document identified hazards or security vulnerabilities, and monitor mitigation activities through resolution.  

Communication, Awareness, and Culture  

• Promote security and safety awareness and encourage timely reporting of concerns throughout the district.  

• Coordinate and maintain relevant security and safety communications with district teams, Regional and CHQ resources, Service Providers, customers, and other stakeholders as directed.  

• Coordinate security and safety communications, signage, educational materials, orientations, and awareness activities.  

• Assist with preparing presentations and communicating standards at the level of detail appropriate to each job function.  

Customer, Sales, and Service Provider Support  

• Support product, sales, and account management with security and safety information related to jurisdictions, carriers, warehouses, regulatory programs, and customer requirements.  

• Respond to customer and Service Provider inquiries within the role scope and assist with customer audit preparation.  

• Assist with or conduct designated security and safety onboarding orientation for new Service Providers.  

• Assist with Service Provider Risk Reviews, maintain supporting documentation, and track non-compliant items with the Service Provider Manager and applicable department leaders.  

• Support documentation and follow-up activities used to confirm Service Provider compliance with Expeditors’ standards and general controls.  

Operational Performance and Regulatory Compliance  

• Monitor and document district compliance with applicable local security, environmental health, and safety regulations in coordination with district or external compliance officers.  

• Support district implementation of Expeditors Security Standards and Environmental Health and Safety Standards.  

• Assist with monitoring local procedures, including personal protective equipment requirements where applicable.  

• Maintain corrective-action tracking and escalate unresolved risks according to applicable standards and timelines.  

CTPAT, AEO, and Other WCO Program Requirements  

• Develop and maintain working knowledge of Expeditors participation in CTPAT and applicable local AEO or WCO programs.  

• Assist with documentation and preparation for CTPAT/AEO validation visits and required post-visit recaps.  

• Support activities connecting supply chain security requirements, business resumption, and the district Business Continuity Plan.  

Training and Development  

• Coordinate and deliver designated security and environmental health and safety training activities as required or requested.  

• Delivers approved Facility Lockdown Orientation, Trash Inspection training, and other designated awareness programs as applicable.  

• Schedule or facilitate external training sessions where applicable.  

• Participate in Security and Environmental Health and Safety conference calls and development activities as required.  

• Complete assigned trainer certification or facilitation development requirements within established timelines.  

• Complete assigned Security development-map and supply chain security training within established timelines.  

• Complete required environmental health and safety training and maintain current knowledge of applicable local requirements. 

 

Job-Specific Competencies  

• Security and Safety Compliance Support: Maintains compliance records, supports district implementation of company standards, participates in risk assessments, tracks corrective actions, and supports business continuity activities.  

• Local and Industry Requirements Expertise: Maintains knowledge of applicable health and safety programs and security regulatory programs, such as OSHA, Safe Systems of Work, CTPAT, AEO, EC300, TAPA, and ACAS, as relevant to district operations.  

• Incident Documentation and Follow-Up: Accurately documents incidents, supports investigation activities, tracks corrective actions, and escalates concerns to the appropriate district or regional resource.  

• Security and Safety Systems Support: Maintains assigned security and safety systems, records, and controls according to applicable requirements.  

• Service Provider Compliance Support: Assists with evaluations, documentation, and corrective-action follow-up to support Service Provider compliance with Expeditors standards.  

• Training, Communication, and Reporting: Maintains accurate records and metrics, prepares reports, supports training delivery, and communicates requirements professionally to internal and external stakeholders.