Security Dispatcher

Foster Farms has been serving families since 1939. Since the founding days, Foster Farms has always been committed to providing consumers with the highest-quality, best-tasting poultry products available. Our commitment to excellence, honesty, quality, service, and our valued Team Members will shine through in everything we do.

Foster Farms is always looking for talented individuals to join the Foster Farms team. We offer the experience of a large organization, however, we operate like a family business. More than half of our job openings are filled by internal promotion, and we encourage Team Members to gain a variety of experiences across different functional groups

Pay rate is $20.00 per hour

Purpose of Position:

The employee will monitor and communicate safety, facilities, and property incidents.  Emergency and non-emergency calls will be prioritized and communicated internally and externally with management, security personnel, law enforcement, and contractors.  This is a full-time position used to fill in for varying shifts, days off, and required overtime.

Essential Functions:

• Answer emergency and non-emergency phone calls
• Monitor security cameras
• Troubleshoot access control, alarm, and Camera Software to resolve software problems
• Monitor alarm system and dispatch accordingly
• Monitor access control systems and imprint access control cards
• Keep records, write reports, perform data entry

Additional Functions:  

• Complete any assignment or duty as designated by Corporate Security Manager.
• All persons employed or associated with Foster Farms are responsible for the quality and food safety of company products. 
• Security Officers are primarily responsible for ensuring that all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) are followed on a consistent basis by regular bag inspections of all employees entering the plant.
• Write dispatch job specific procedures and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) in coordination with Management.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Strongly prefer experience in law enforcement, security, military police, or alarm company
• Ability to work flexible shifts, days, weekends, holidays, overtime (as needed)
• Understanding of a variety of security and safety devices and controls as well as knowledge of security operations and procedures
• Able to read and write proficiently in English.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to make decisions under pressure.
• Assess situations and exercise sound judgment
• Memorize and recall data with the ability to multi-task
• Must be proficient in Computers; typing, Microsoft Windows/Office (Excel, Word, and Power Point)
• Ability to accept direction and responsibility
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to meet and continue to meet any applicable state, county, and municipal licensing requirements for Alarm Operators or Dispatchers
• Must be able to meet and continue to meet requirements for specific skills, certifications, or authorizations specified for the assignee site
• Ability to learn quickly and carry out instructions furnishing in written, oral, or diagrammed form
• Ability to track and maintain schedule assignments including the issuing of breaks and lunches
•  Ability to maintain professional composure when dealing with unusual circumstances
• Ability to adapt to various sites and changes in post procedures, as well as changes in the external environment and organizations
• Ability to write routine correspondences, including logs and reports
• Strong customer service and results orientation
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface effectively with clients, at various social levels and across diverse cultures

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities, Females, Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Foster Farms participates in E-Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new Team Members.