
Air Cargo Specialist
Memphis, Tennessee
Air Cargo Specialist
Memphis, Tennessee Position: Type Full Time Req ID: 2025-1413223 Date posted: 08/01/2025Advance your career in security with Allied Universal® Enhanced Protection Services, the global leader in security and threat mitigation. Following the acquisition of MSA Security® in 2021, we became the world’s largest non-governmental canine detection company. Specializing in canine explosives and firearm detection, we offer exciting career opportunities for those passionate about canine security. Join our innovative team committed to excellence in the security industry and make a meaningful impact. Explore key roles such as canine officers, handlers, trainers, veterinary technicians, and kennel managers. Enjoy comprehensive benefits for most full-time positions, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, retirement plans, employee assistance programs, and exclusive perks.
Position onsite at our Memphis TN office.
Our canine group, under Allied Universal® Enhanced Protection Services, is hiring a Air Cargo Specialist. The Air Cargo Specialist will contribute to the successful management of a TSA-regulated national canine screening program. The primary responsibilities of the Air Cargo Specialist include ensuring the team meets all deliverables, operates most effectively and efficiently, and provides overall support to the VP, Air Cargo Operations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Liaise with TSA and Client representatives, as well as both Industry and internal Stakeholders daily
- Lead deployment planning in coordination with field staff, including technical and staffing requirements
- Maintain policies, procedures, amendments, and other materials critical to and in support of Air Cargo operations
- Perform internal certification planning and coordination with TSA
- Create and maintain operational implementation plans submitted to the TSA
- Manage monthly and quarterly audit tracking and reporting, as well as additional, ad-hoc reporting
- Collaborate with Explosive Detection Canine (EDC) Handlers, EDC Supervisors and EDC Managers/Directors to ensure client and MSA requirements are met effectively and efficiently
- Identify and troubleshoot challenges to program performance and profitability (i.e., Overtime, Non-Billable hours, staffing issues, etc.), and escalate to leadership when necessary
- Ensure operations, policies and procedures meet TSA regulatory requirements for reporting
- Manage and maintain the “3rd Party Canine (3PK9) Tracking” workbook which tracks all certified and decertified 3PK9 teams, the 3PK9 High Explosive (HE) Training, and the 3PK9 Internal Audit (IA) Training; and provide daily and ad-hoc compliance reporting
- Maintain all 3PK9 supplies to include Air Cargo and postal sectors
- Manage Informacast Notification Messaging system, and create and manage 3PK9-related distribution groups (i.e., 3PK9Management, 3PK9Ops)
- Track all EDC Field Alerts and provide daily reports; analyze and provide high-value analytical ad-hoc reports to Air Cargo management; create and manage “Air Cargo Projections” report that captures air cargo needs across all regions throughout the United States
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be a US Citizen (pursuant to government clearance requirements)
- Must possess one or more of the following:
- High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of three years of experience working in a Transportation Safety Administration regulated environment
- Bachelor’s Degree in Compliance or Business Management
- Minimum of two (2) years of client-facing experience with a large multinational corporation
- Minimum of two (2) years of program and project management experience consisting of multiple projects, varying scopes, and competing priorities
- Proven ability to understand and address Air Cargo issues at the tactical and operational/technical levels
- Demonstrated extreme organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
- Proven track record managing multiple tasks simultaneously while producing quality work in a timely manner
- Meticulous review and analysis of project tasks and timelines to ensure most efficient and effective use of material resources, financial resources, and manpower
- Must be attentive and respond promptly to clients’ needs
- Independent analytical problem-solving ability
- Unique ability to analyze documents and reports quickly and accurately
- Excellent written and oral communications skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in law enforcement or a security environment
BENEFITS:
- Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
- 401(k) plan, subject to eligibility requirements
- Paid time off offered at an accrual rate of 4.923 hours bi-weekly
- Eight paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues and much more…
Pay $70k - $75K per year
Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com
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