Sr. Specialist, Security (Chicago) - Military veterans preferred

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We currently have an immediate opportunity for aSecurity Specialist. As a Security Specialist you develop, manage and administer existing policies and programs to ensure compliance with safety, health and environmental requirements.The successful candidate ensures compliance with existing injury and accident prevention programs, develops cultural change initiatives and programs, monitors compliance, conducts data analysis and recommends preventative actions. The Security Specialist also provides support and guidance to leadership on new initiatives, projects, policy and safety processes at department, area, and business unit level.

Key Responsibilities:

• Embody our Safety First culture and drive performance in line with the Safety First Framework
• Ensure appropriate and professional provision of safety support to the Area Leadership team to ensure safety compliance, incident prevention and safety culture development
• Ensure full compliance with all the requirements of Safety Regulations as they apply and actively ensures continual improvement using established systems and processes
• Tracks and analyses incident trends and communicates targets and specific recommendations for improved safety performance to Area Leadership
• Has oversight of Areas worker's compensation and Auto Liability claims profile and provides updates to Leaders. Supports claims reviews
• Oversees job hazard analysis and provides support in developing safe operating procedures
• Leads serious incident investigations to determine root cause and target procedural, instructional or equipment changes to prevent reoccurrence
• Ensures suitable reporting processes are established and maintained in a timely and professional manner
• Establishes and achieves meaningful and effective communicationswith all relevant parties, both internally and externally. Develops good working relationships with all relevant parties
• Develop and facilitate safety training
• Promotes the DHL safety culture, values and guiding principles

Skills and Qualifications:

• Must possess strong leadership qualities and be a seasoned professional, self-starting, analytical and energetic
• Must display a confident demeanor always while always supporting DHL values and 4 Pillars:Motivated People, Great Service Quality, Loyal Customers, and Profitable Network
• Holds or working towards externally accredited safety certificate (e.g. ASP, CSP or equivalent)
• DHL or other transportation operations experience is helpful
• Adept at Microsoft Office package
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Must take ownership for all safety related issues and have a “can do” and teamwork style
• BS/BA in related subject area preferred and/or 5 years’ experience in Ops environment

Employee Benefits & Incentives

DHL benefits and incentive offerings are designed to reflect a substantial experience for both employees and their dependents during their career and life journey. The specifics will vary, but wherever you join and in whatever role, you'll find our benefits and rewards are among the best in the industry They include:

• Competitive Pay
• Bonus/Incentive Programs
• Retirement Savings – 401K with company match
• myShares - Voluntary plan to buy discounted company shares
• Medical, Dental, Vision, well-being programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous Paid Time Off – Starting at 4 Weeks (PT/FT)
• Paid Leave
• Employee Discount Program
• Employee Assistance & Work Life Program
• Outstanding training opportunities
• Exempt Salary Range $80,175 - $106,900

DHL is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. The EEO is the Law poster is available here:

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.