Carvana · Portland, OR
Security Associate - 2nd Shift at Carvana — Portland, OR
Full-timePortland, OR$18.5–$19.5/hourPosted 2026-07-14Apply on Greenhouse
Full job description
- 3pm-11:30pm Tuesday-Saturday
Pay Range: $18.50-$19.50 hourly
A Day in the Life
- Manage and properly document the movement of cars into and out of the Inspection Center entrance and exit gates.
- You will be the face of Carvana to our associates, our vendors, and anyone visiting a site.
- Lead with effective communication with team, partners, and customers. Ensure you are a strong active listener and are incorporating effective dialogue.
- Conduct routine patrols of the Inspection Center and Logistics facility yard and buildings - documenting any security and/or safety concerns.
- Become trained and certified on a variety of life saving measures such as first aid, CPR, and AED. Be there when the Team needs you.
- Partner with your Safe and Secure Team Lead and Safe and Secure Manager to remedy the various requests we receive for badge creation, CCTV review, amongst other components.
- Promote an incident ready focus everyday at your site. Understand our Incident Response Protocol and ensure appropriate actions are taken when needed.
- De-escalate situations to ensure we collaborate with partners and team members; keep our Carvana value in mind, “we are all in this together”.
- Execute the facility Safe and Secure Principles at the entrance/exits. These Principles articulate processes to follow when allowing access and exit from the Carvana Facility/Lot.
- Utilize our Safe and Secure Application (SAS App) and RFID Technology.
- Deliver a service first approach in everything you do.
- Make a difference by exemplifying our Carvana values.
What we’ll offer in return
- Full-Time hourly Position with a competitive wage.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
- 401K with company match.
- A multitude of perks including student loan payments, discounts on vehicles, benefits for your pets, and much more..
- A great wellness program to keep you healthy and happy both physically and mentally.
- Access to opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge with others across the organization.
- A company culture of promotions from within, with a start-up atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career development.
- A seat in one of the fastest-growing companies in the country.
Key Metrics:
- Unit Loss Rate versus Plan
- Safe and Secure App Execution
- Inventory Control/Accuracy and Tracking
- Safety Incident Performance
- JIRA Ticket Service Level Score
Basic Qualifications
- 1-2 years of experience within a customer service environment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proven track record of strong decision-making in a complex environment
- Ability to relate well with others and establish strong working relationships
- Ability to organize, plan, and execute multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment
- Ability to handle conflict situations in a positive way
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of CCTV, RFID, Card Access, and other Safe and Secure Technology
- Previous experience supporting an OSHA program – Safety Team
- Experience supporting crisis prevention and/or response plans
Other requirements
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- This job position is designated as a safety-sensitive position
- Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds independently; majority of lifting from knee to shoulder heights; other lifting required from various levels
- Must be able to carry and transport up to 60 pounds up to 20 feet
- Requires standing for extended periods of time with frequent stretching, reaching, walking, stooping, pushing, and/or pulling in an environment that may be cold, hot, noisy, and wet and may have fumes or odors due to vehicle maintenance
- Requires excellent visual acuity and manual dexterity
- Requires use of safety equipment that may include but not limited to face shield or goggles, non-slip shoes, gloves, mask, and other protective garments and equipment
- Requires frequent driving and computer data entry
- Must adhere to regular and predictable attendance
- The facility is a 24/7 operation and gates must be manned at all times.
About Carvana
Legal stuff
Required skills
- logistics
- data entry
- osha certification
- safe
- inventory management
- cpr
- communication
- driving
- jira
- customer service