Security Officer - 1st shift

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A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now!

Your Opportunity

• Competitive Pay

• Eligible for Overtime Pay

• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More

• Education benefit available to full and part time Smithfield team members on their first day of employment.

In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance.

Responsible for the protection and safeguarding of plant assets, personnel, visitors and customers. 

Core Responsibilities

• Supports division and site safety, quality, productivity, environmental and cost reduction goals.

• Patrols premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensures security of doors, windows, and gates.

• Monitors and authorizes entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises. Enforces identification badge procedures.

• Conducts incident investigations. Investigates alarms or disturbances and writes reports on accidents, incidents, suspicious activities, safety and fire hazards and other security related situations.

• Monitors vehicle traffic.

• Protects property from theft, embezzlement, sabotage, fire and accidents.

• Answers telephone calls to take messages, answer questions and provides information during non-business hours or when switchboard is closed.

• Provides any needed assistance to customers, employees and visitors with the department's procedures.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice or related field of study and 2+ years related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education or experience.

• Military or law enforcement background, preferred.

• Knowledge of security operations, safety practices in a business environment and enforcement procedures.

• Ability to understand and follow standard operating procedures.

• Ability to make independent and good judgment decisions within proper policy and procedures.

• Incident investigation and documentation skills.

• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Outlook, Publisher and PowerPoint.  SAP and AS400 software experience, a plus.

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize daily work assignments, meet deadlines and manage time wisely with minimal supervision.

• Strong mathematical, organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• May be required to work long hours and weekends.

• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.

• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The majority of the time is spent in an office setting outside of the production plant.  The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions