Safety And Security Officer

Montgomery County Maryland; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas State University is hiring for an on-site safety and loss-prevention role in Manhattan, KS. The position focuses on preventing property loss and injuries, maintaining compliance with applicable laws, and reporting incidents.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license. The role requires the ability to work under pressure and communicate clearly with staff, faculty, students, and guests. Background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Required: Valid Driver's License.
• Preferred: ability to read and understand written laws, rules, regulations and directives.

Responsibilities

• Prevent property loss and/or damage, injury and/or incapacitation.
• Detect and report conditions which might cause loss or damage to property.
• Work with staff, faculty, students, clients and guests under stressful situations.
• Maintain written reports in a clear and concise manner.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

About This Role

Employee position exists to prevent property loss and/or damage, injury and/or incapacitation.

About Us

Kansas State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans. paid time off- vacation, sick, and holidays. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.k-state.edu//hcs/benefits

Worksite Description

This position is On-site.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid Drivers License

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to read and understand written laws, rules, regulations and directives. Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations which pertain to the University.
• Capable of detecting and reporting conditions which might cause loss or damage to property.
• Be able to work under stressful situations and maintain an effective working relationship with co-workers, faculty/staff, students, clients and guests.
• Ability to make written reports in a clear and concise manner.
• Must be of good moral character.

Additional Role Information:

• Valid drivers license once employed.
• CPR and First Aid certification necessary after employment. (within probation)
• Must undergo a background investigation to include a fingerprint search of local, state, and national files to determine whether a criminal record exists.
• Must not have been convicted by any state or federal government of a felonious crime or its equivalent.

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

Application Window

Applications close on: October 1, 2026

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$14.54/hr to $18.17/hr