Security Officer; 3rd Shift

Job Details:

Reporting to: Security Chief

Location: Portland, IN Plant (Mexican Original)

Schedule: 3 - 4 - 3 (12 hr shifts)

Shift: 3rd shift (6 pm - 6 am)

Starting Pay: $19.50/hr, plus a night shift premium for 2nd shift positions

At Tyson Foods, we believe that our team members are the heart of our success. Are you ready to take on a dynamic role where you can make a significant impact? Join Our Team in the Prepared Foods Division as a Security Officer!

This facility is part of our Prepared Foods business unit. Our 3rd shift Security Officer is a full‑time position that is responsible for monitoring daily traffic entering and leaving the Tyson Foods Inc. facility.

• Checking identification of all visitors, vendors, contractors, and Team Members, allowing only authorized personnel into the facility.
• Constant communication with truck drivers, vendors, customers of Tyson Foods, and Team Members.
• Answering phones and communicating with Material Handling on status of loads.
• Monitoring what is being brought into and out of the facility and enforcing Tyson policy.
• Checking all carry‑in items including bags, briefcases, toolboxes, lunchboxes, etc.
• Writing investigative reports.
• Performing preliminary investigations of accidents, thefts, workplace violence, and other incidents as needed.
• Roving or walking through the plant to check physical facility security.
• Logging truck traffic during ingress and egress to the facility and inspecting all motor vehicles driven into the plant.
• Switchboard operations, two‑way radio communication, and intercom equipment.
• The Security department runs 3 shifts and shift assignment will be determined upon job offer.
• Other job assignment duties may be assigned by the supervisor.

• Education: High School diploma or its equivalency.
• Experience: Supervisory and investigative skills helpful but not mandatory; necessary training will be provided for successful applicants.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Basic computer skills are desirable, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent communication skills are a necessity, and applicants must possess the ability to interact respectfully with all Team Members, including Tyson Management.
• Special
  
  Skills:
  
  Must have the ability to handle sensitive issues with discretion.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Must reside in the United States.

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.