Full-time

CTPAT & Operations Security Specialist

Posted by Forward Air • Des Plaines, IL, United States

📍 Des Plaines, IL 🕒 June 20, 2026

About the Role

Position: CTPAT & Operations Security Specialist

Compensation: $70,000 - 80,000 Annually
The CTPAT & Operations Security Specialist is responsible for administering, interpreting, and enforcing security, regulatory compliance, and related initiatives across the company’s enterprise operational network. They serve as the enterprise subject matter expert for Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) compliance, and supports Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA), and customer security objectives. They play a critical role in safeguarding the organization against regulatory, operational, and reputational risk through proactive oversight and audit readiness. They partner closely with Operations, Security, Legal, and Quality teams to ensure consistent, compliant execution security programs across the enterprise.





Responsibilities
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