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Farm Security Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

Unit Manager

Goodhue, MN · On-site

$71K - $72K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Preferred Capital Management has a unique and exciting opportunity to lead a sow farm near Goodhue ... Enforces without exception the bio-security program. * Resolves any personnel conflicts.

Delivery Specialist (CDL Driver)

Pipestone, MN · On-site

$25 - $28/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... America's farmers? Join the PIPESTONE team and help safely deliver animal health products to ... Deliver products accurately, on time, and following bio-security protocols * Load and unload ...

Follow the farm's bio-security protocols at all times. * Monitor and assist with feeding systems and ensure animals are fed and watered according to respective protocols * Maintain and monitor ...

Follow the farm's bio-security protocols at all times. * Monitor and assist with feeding systems and ensure animals are fed and watered according to respective protocols * Maintain and monitor ...

Schwartz Farms, Inc. POSITION: Day One SpecialistACCOUNTABILITY: Department Leader - Farrowing and ... Follow bio-security protocolEnsure general barn cleanliness, and specifically farrowing rooms and ...

Live Haul Driver

Cold Spring, MN · On-site

$34.55/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Maintains very strict bio-security and animal welfare at the farms. * Follows Packers and Stockyards guidelines for weighing live poultry. * Follows truck tarping guidelines during periods of ...

Live Haul Driver Trainee

Cold Spring, MN · On-site

$31.46/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Maintains very strict bio-security and animal welfare at the farms. * Follows Packers and Stockyards guidelines for weighing live poultry. * Follows truck tarping guidelines during periods of ...

Live Haul Driver

Cold Spring, MN · On-site

$34.55/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Maintains very strict bio-security and animal welfare at the farms. * Follows Packers and Stockyards guidelines for weighing live poultry. * Follows truck tarping guidelines during periods of ...

Live Haul Driver Trainee

Cold Spring, MN

$31.46/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Maintains very strict bio-security and animal welfare at the farms. * Follows Packers and Stockyards guidelines for weighing live poultry. * Follows truck tarping guidelines during periods of ...

Live Haul Driver

Cold Spring, MN · On-site

$34.55/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Maintains very strict bio-security and animal welfare at the farms. * Follows Packers and Stockyards guidelines for weighing live poultry. * Follows truck tarping guidelines during periods of ...

Live Haul Driver

Cold Spring, MN · On-site

$34.55/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Maintains very strict bio-security and animal welfare at the farms. * Follows Packers and Stockyards guidelines for weighing live poultry. * Follows truck tarping guidelines during periods of ...

Live Haul Driver

Cold Spring, MN

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Maintains very strict bio-security and animal welfare at the farms. * Follows Packers and Stockyards guidelines for weighing live poultry. * Follows truck tarping guidelines during periods of ...

Live Haul Driver Trainee

Cold Spring, MN · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Maintains very strict bio-security and animal welfare at the farms. * Follows Packers and Stockyards guidelines for weighing live poultry. * Follows truck tarping guidelines during periods of ...

Live Haul Driver Trainee

Cold Spring, MN

$31.46/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Maintains very strict bio-security and animal welfare at the farms. * Follows Packers and Stockyards guidelines for weighing live poultry. * Follows truck tarping guidelines during periods of ...

Live Haul Driver

Cold Spring, MN

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Maintains very strict bio-security and animal welfare at the farms. * Follows Packers and Stockyards guidelines for weighing live poultry. * Follows truck tarping guidelines during periods of ...

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Farm Security information

What is farm security?

A Farm Security job involves protecting agricultural properties, equipment, and livestock from theft, vandalism, and unauthorized access. Responsibilities typically include patrolling the premises, monitoring surveillance systems, and ensuring only authorized personnel enter restricted areas. Farm security personnel may also assist in emergency situations, such as fires or unauthorized intrusions, and work closely with farm owners to improve security measures. The role requires vigilance, physical fitness, and knowledge of security protocols to maintain a safe farming environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in farm security?

To thrive in Farm Security, you need an understanding of security protocols, surveillance systems, and knowledge of agricultural operations, often aided by prior experience in security or law enforcement. Familiarity with surveillance cameras, alarm systems, radios, and sometimes drones is common, as well as relevant certifications like security guard licenses. Strong observation skills, integrity, and effective communication are valuable soft skills for building trust and successfully reporting incidents. These abilities are crucial for protecting assets, ensuring safety of personnel and livestock, and minimizing loss or damage on the farm.

What are some typical challenges faced by farm security personnel?

Farm security professionals often deal with challenges such as monitoring large or remote properties, responding to trespassing or theft, and adapting to varying weather conditions or schedules. They must stay vigilant for potential hazards such as equipment tampering, livestock escapes, and unauthorized visitors, frequently working alone or with limited supervision. Close coordination with farm management and local law enforcement is sometimes required, especially during emergencies or suspicious activity. Understanding standard operating procedures and maintaining up-to-date training can help farm security personnel effectively address these diverse scenarios.

Infographic showing various Farm Security job openings in Minnesota as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution.

$71K - $72K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 18 days ago


Job description

Preferred Capital Management has a unique and exciting opportunity to lead a sow farm near Goodhue, MN. In this role as Unit Manager, you will have direct responsibility for all daily operations of a sow unit. These responsibilities include all aspects of pig production, staff management and unit upkeep. It is imperative that the unit manager understands what the keys are to make a unit successful and is able to thrive in this environment. The manager is also responsible for promoting teamwork within a multi-cultural team and for adhering to, and promoting, company core values.

If you're ready to take your career in the pork industry to the next level, we're looking for you!

This position offers competitive wage, depending on experience. We also offer a great benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and a retirement plan.

About Preferred Capital Management

Preferred Capital Management (PCM) is a full pork management resource here to support your success at the farm you manage. Whether you need assistance with managing production, hiring reliable employees or need HR advice and counsel, we provide our unit managers with the expertise and support needed to succeed in today's market. Our team has decades of experience, and yet, has a passion for developing better ways to meet the unique needs of each of the farms we get the privilege to support.

While our headquarters are located in Fairmont, Minnesota, we serve production farmers in Iowa, Minnesota and South Dakota.

Responsibilities:


  • Oversees all areas of personnel management:

    • Recruits, hires and disciplines all production personnel.

    • Manages labor budget for sow unit.

    • Trains and evaluates all employees.

    • Prepares daily, weekly and monthly work schedules.

    • Ensures payroll and other data requirements are occurring timely.

    • Enforces a culture of safety and animal welfare.

    • Enforces without exception the bio-security program.

    • Resolves any personnel conflicts.

    • Communicate expectations of the sow unit.

    • Meets regularly with crew to insure good communication and teamwork.

    • Encourage further education of employees.

  • Oversees all areas of production:

    • Monitors farrowing, pregnancy check and breeding expectations.

    • Communicate with production lead and other departments within PCM.

    • Comply with proposition 12 housing protocols.

    • Regulates environmental controls for unit, including alarm systems.

    • Manages feeding systems and strategies.

    • Coordinates health program with veterinarian.

    • Monitors medication usage in unit.

    • Monitors semen usage and orders.

    • Monitors gilt flow plan.

    • Manages and communicates wean schedule.

    • Understands and implements expectations of the unit (production, personnel and financial)

    • Make fiscally responsible decisions.

    • Supervises maintenance of facility and upkeep of the site.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or GED diploma; or equivalent related experience.

Leadership experience with a swine or livestock role.

Strong communication skills; thorough and attentive to details; able to prioritize and multitask; proactive and deadline-oriented.

Ability to read and understand work procedures, safety rules, and operating and maintenance instructions.

Ability to interact effectively with employees, veterinarians, owners, vendors, and all levels of the organization.

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Must be able to work every third weekend.

Must have valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

Lead or management experience on a farm of 2,500+ sows or equivalent related experience.