Security Officer (1st and 2nd shifts) - Prepared Foods - Kansas City Plant

at  Tyson Foods

Job Details:
Position: Security Officer
Reporting to: Security Chief
Location: Kansas City Plant
Schedule: 2 - 2 - 3 (12 hr shifts)
Shifts:
1st - (6 am - 6 pm)
2nd - (6 pm - 6 am)
Starting Pay: $20.50/hr, night shift premium for 2nd shift positions
To feed a changing world, it takes an incredible team. From the cutting board to the board room, every Tyson Foods team member plays an important role in our success. That’s where you come in. We are hiring immediately for a Security Officer role.
Setting the table for your success:
At Tyson Foods, our team members’ health and wellness is very important to us. We believe in helping our team members thrive inside and outside of the workplace. That’s why we’re committed to providing a holistic benefits package that provides support for you and your family.
We invest in our team members and their success by providing resources like BENEFITS ON DAY ONE OF EMPLOYMENT and FREE EDUCATION!
Benefits include: medical/Rx, dental, and vision coverage; 9 paid holidays; 401(k) with employer match; stock purchase program; and product purchase program. We also offer CAREER GROWTH and much more!
Summary: This facility is part of our Prepared Foods business unit. Our Security Officer is a full-time position that is responsible for monitoring daily traffic entering and leaving the Tyson Foods Inc. facility. We are looking for candidates for 1st and 2nd shifts!

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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 communication 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.
• Log truck traffic during ingress and egress to the facility and inspection of 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 supervisor.

Requirements:

• Education: High School diploma or its equivalency.
• Experience: Supervisory and investigative skills helpful but not mandatory, necessary training provided for successful applicants. Prior security or law enforcement experience preferred.
• Computer Skills: Basic computer skills are desirable, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills are a necessity and applicant 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.
• Must reside in the United States to be considered.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

• 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 communication 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.
• Log truck traffic during ingress and egress to the facility and inspection of 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 supervisor