Full-Time Security Officer, Second Shift

WSU Tech; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 23,866 - 33,992; Full time

Job summary

WSU Tech in Wichita, Kansas, seeks a Security Officer to ensure the safety of faculty, staff, students, and visitors. This role involves patrolling facilities, responding to emergencies, and maintaining security protocols.

Candidates should possess at least a high school diploma, with an associate degree preferred, and document completion of relevant law enforcement training. Strong independent working skills and a commitment to maintaining safety are essential.

Qualifications

• Documented completion of Law Enforcement Training agency course.
• Possess current licensure/certification/registration as required by the profession.
• Free of felony or serious misdemeanor convictions.

Responsibilities

• Patrol buildings and parking lots to ensure security.
• Respond to emergency situations and alarm calls.
• Observe and report security breaches or hazards.

Skills

Independent work

Use of personal computer and software applications

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate Degree

Job description

At WSU Tech, we are dedicated to promoting quality higher education and leadership in workforce training that supports economic development for a global economy. Our experienced faculty and staff are committed to helping students achieve their goals by providing hands‑on experience, state‑of‑the‑art facilities, and individualized support and guidance. We operate in a values‑based culture and strive towards our behaviors in everything we do.

• Compensation: $21.45/hour
• Worksite Location: TBD
• Schedule: Full-Time, 2nd Shift

Overview / Job Summary

The Security Officer is responsible for providing personnel, equipment and real property security for faculty, staff, students and visitors to WSU Tech.

Responsibilities

• Actively patrols buildings and parking lots to ensure personnel, building and property security, including the examination of all doors and windows on property. Additionally, to detect the presence of unauthorized persons and/or suspicious activity.
• Maintains security controls for keys, equipment, and supplies.
• Provides appropriate access to/use of same to open and/or secure buildings.
• Works in cooperation with appropriate agencies and emergency responders as well as college personnel to maintain workplace/personal safety and security, and to protect others against workplace violence.
• Responds immediately to provide entrance and egress to/from buildings in emergency situations or response to alarm calls; including evacuations and lockdowns if needed.
• Observes and reports irregularities such as security breaches, facility safety hazards, and emergency/life‑threatening situations to authorities/personnel.
• Advises violators of infractions such as loitering, smoking, parking in unauthorized locations or carrying forbidden articles of their error and direct to appropriate location.
• Assist Events Team & Facilities in preparation of and during events, including providing logistical support for large functions (e.g., orientations, graduations & celebrations throughout the year).

Requirements

Education: High School diploma or equivalent required; Associate Degree preferred.

Required Experience & Skills: Documented completion of active or prior commission through KLETC, WSCLETC, FLECT or other approved Law Enforcement Training agency, required. Possess current licensure/certification/registration as required by the profession. Free of any felony convictions or misdemeanor convictions involving a sex offence or violence, including any expunged records.

Additional Requirements: Ability to work independently with little or no supervision. Ability to use personal computer and software application. Ability to maintain a safe work environment.