What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nights Supply Chain Security Specialist position at J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.?
Job Summary
Under general supervision, the Supply Chain Security Specialist works closely with drivers and operations teams to ensure secure handling of high-value, high-risk, and/or cross-border loads while maintaining compliance with customer protocols and regulatory standards. This role involves leading driver briefings, responding to real-time alerts, coordinating with internal teams and external agencies, and conducting remote audits using CCTV and other technologies. This position is responsible for tracking contracted guard services at remote sites, supporting investigations, and maintaining continuous oversight of load movements.
Job Description
Shift: Every other Wednesday and Thursday - Saturday, 6:00PM - 6:00AM
Key Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED with 1 years of transportation/logistics, supply chain, security, or relevant experience and/or military equivalent
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications
Compensation
Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.
Benefits
The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.
Education
GED (Required), High School (Required)
Work Experience
Security, Transportation/Logistics
Job Opening ID
00646528 Nights Supply Chain Security Specialist (Open)
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Both J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. and Hunt Mexicana S.A. de C.V. are equal employment opportunity employers without regard to any characteristic protected under applicable law, including veterans and disability.
Under general supervision, the Supply Chain Security Specialist works closely with drivers and operations teams to ensure secure handling of high-value, high-risk, and/or cross-border loads while maintaining compliance with customer protocols and regulatory standards. This role involves leading driver briefings, responding to real-time alerts, coordinating with internal teams and external agencies, and conducting remote audits using CCTV and other technologies. This position is responsible for tracking contracted guard services at remote sites, supporting investigations, and maintaining continuous oversight of load movements.
Job Description
Shift: Every other Wednesday and Thursday - Saturday, 6:00PM - 6:00AM
Key Responsibilities
- Review, identify, and adhere to customer-specific supply chain security requirements; monitor operational practices align with necessary protocols
- Maintain adherence to CTPAT, TAPA regulations, and customers' security contract requirements across all J.B. Hunt locations
- Lead pre-departure briefings with drivers, ensuring receipt of required photos (seal integrity, trailer condition), confirm shipment details, and advise of all requirements including customer-specific protocols
- Continually monitor load movements, proactively request updates from drivers and/or operations teams, and maintain communication to ensure situation awareness
- Respond immediately to real time alerts pertaining to route deviations, unauthorized stops, and other anomalies; initiate contact with internal teams (Investigators, Operations, etc.) and external agencies (police, third-party carrier, etc.) to mitigate risk
- Assist with supply chain investigations and emergency response operations as needed through compiling geo-tracking data, load and carrier information, and other pertinent information; conduct a timely analysis of the data to ensure relevance and accuracy before providing to Investigators
- Track temporary contracted guard services at remote sites and monitor compliance with Security Operating Procedures (SOPs); maintain documentation of guard activity and escalate any deviations or noncompliance
- Conduct remote security audits on J.B. Hunt locations through CCTV and other deployed security technologies; document findings and provide insights that can lead to system enhancements
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED with 1 years of transportation/logistics, supply chain, security, or relevant experience and/or military equivalent
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas through various mediums
- Knowledge of approaches and techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving operations or process problems
- Ability to present information and data appropriate for intended audience in a clean, organized manner
- Ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment
- Ability to process information with high levels of accuracy
- Knowledge of CCTV Systems
- Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis
- Bilingual in English/Spanish
Compensation
Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.
Benefits
The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.
Education
GED (Required), High School (Required)
Work Experience
Security, Transportation/Logistics
Job Opening ID
00646528 Nights Supply Chain Security Specialist (Open)
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Both J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. and Hunt Mexicana S.A. de C.V. are equal employment opportunity employers without regard to any characteristic protected under applicable law, including veterans and disability.