Safety & Security Officer

Kansas City Art Institute; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas City Art Institute is seeking a Safety and Security Officer to protect people and property across campus and at events. You will perform foot and vehicle patrols, respond to calls, monitor surveillance, issue campus ID cards, and support safety planning with a collaborative team.

Required are a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and Missouri private security license eligibility. Evening and overnight shifts are available with a $20 hourly rate plus shift differential.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills to interact with faculty, staff, students and visitors.
• Basic knowledge of criminal law and traffic violations.
• Ability to operate basic safety & security equipment and complete required trainings.
• Personal leadership, integrity, good judgment, teamwork and professional presence.
• Proficient with MS Office and Google Workspace tools.

Responsibilities

• Conducts both foot and vehicle patrols of the KCAI campus
• Responds to calls for service or other assistance calls
• Monitors campus electronic surveillance systems and has a basic understanding of its functionality
• Creates KCAI identification cards and campus access roles
• Investigates and documents campus incidents
• Takes part in safety/evacuation plans for campus facilities
• Refer students, faculty, staff, guests and visitors to appropriate departments/locations on campus
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Criminal law

Security equipment

Personal leadership

MS Office & Google

Education

High School diploma or GED

Valid driver’s license

Missouri unarmed private security license requirements

Tools

MS Office Suite

Google Workspace

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Safety and Security Officer

DIVISION: Administration

DEPARTMENT: Operations

REPORTS TO: Safety and Security Manager

PAY TYPE: Non-Exempt

WORKER TYPE: Full-Time

UPDATED: September 2026

HOURLY PAY: $20.00 (Plus Shift Differential) Evening 3pm-11pm, or Nights 11pm-7am

Safety and Security Officer positions are positions tasked with providing basic personal, property and equipment security for all assets, including faculty, staff, students, and visitors on or around the KCAI campus, as well as other KCAI sponsored events. These duties are accomplished by routine security and public safety patrol duties, escort services and other assistance as requested or needed.

Essential Functional Responsibilities:

• Conducts both foot and vehicle patrols of the KCAI campus
• Responds to calls for service or other assistance calls
• Monitors campus electronic surveillance systems and has a basic understanding of its functionality
• Creates KCAI identification cards and campus access roles
• Investigates and documents campus incidents
• Takes part in safety/evacuation plans for campus facilities
• Refer students, faculty, staff, guests and visitors to appropriate departments/locations on campus
• Other duties as assigned

Supervises the following:

• N/A

Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications:

• Excellent Communication skills - the ability to express oneself and confidently communicate well both orally and in writing to all members of the campus community (faculty, students and staff); skill in basic interviewing techniques; ability to resolve conflicts effectively;
• Basic knowledge of criminal law and traffic violations;
• Working knowledge to use basic safety & security equipment and willingness to successfully complete and maintain skill levels in all required training;
• Personal Leadership - integrity; tolerance; patience; demonstrated good judgment; ability to maintain strong organizational and interpersonal skills; must be pleasant, have the ability to work in a team environment, courteous and maintain a professional attitude and presence;
• Demonstrated computer experience with current equipment and programs (such as MS Office Suite; Word & Excel) and a working knowledge of Google products (G-mail, Google Docs, Calendar and Contacts.)

Required Experience/Education:

• High School diploma or GED
• Must have a valid drivers license
• Must meet and maintain the license requirements for an unarmed private security license under the provisions of Revised Statutes of Missouri.

Preferred Experience/Education:

• Safety & Security Officer/Guard experience
• Experience working in a collegiate environment

Statement

Kansas City Art Institute is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, gender identity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. KCAI provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need accommodation due to a disability, you may contact the Human Resources Department about your interest in employment. Any questions or concerns can be directed to Kansas City Art Institute’s Human Resource Administrator .

EOE/AA: Minorities/Females/Disabled/Vets