Security Officer

TOGETHXR; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

KC Current is hiring a stadium security professional to maintain a safe environment for guests, players, and staff. You will monitor access, patrol concourses, log incidents, and coordinate with event staff to ensure smooth operations.

The role requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, physical stamina, and a customer‑service mindset. Prior security or public safety experience is preferred, and you must pass a background check and obtain required licenses.

Qualifications

• Security experience in a sports or entertainment venue
• Pass a background check and obtain required license(s)
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication
• Ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe and secure environment for guests, players, and staff
• Greet employees and guests with a friendly demeanor
• Screen access and check credentials/tickets for authorized entry
• Log all shift activities and report security incidents
• Respond promptly to incidents following established protocols
• Monitor CCTV and access control systems
• Collaborate with event staff and security to maintain order
• Provide field and perimeter security around the facility
• Escort visitors as required and enforce stadium policies
• Complete required security training and stay compliant with procedures

Skills

Security experience

Background check

Driver's license

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Join the Team.

At KC Current, everything we do is in service of our fans, partners, community, and players. Our employees are stewards of that responsibility, working together to elevate the game and deepen our connection to Kansas City and beyond. With a best-in-class training facility and one of the first stadiums built specifically for a women’s sports team, KC Current is writing the next chapter with world-class talent and ambition.

Our employees are a team of competitive, passionate, and driven people who are dedicated to this sport, this team, and this community. We aim high, embrace challenges, and take action to get it done. We believe great things happen when we are united. We are seeking individuals who want to march on this mission with us as the world’s eyes are watching. We are making history in Kansas City and desire like-minded, high energy, driven individuals to join us on our journey.

Who are we hiring?

To foster our vision, we prioritize hiring individuals who have diverse perspectives, unique backgrounds, and a passion for providing world-class hospitality experiences. We share a common desire to positively impact the lives of everyone around us – in our community, our stadium guests, and just as importantly, with one another. We embody this by living our core values daily and embracing the principles of our service philosophy – kindness, courage, and care. Together, as one team, we create a fun, rewarding work environment where team members can proudly call CPKC Stadium and Current Landing their home. We are making history in Kansas City and desire like-minded, high energy, driven individuals to join us on our journey.

What will you do?

• Ensure a safe and secure environment.
• Greet employees and guests with a smile and friendly attitude.
• Screening of employees/guests/deliveries prior to entry.
• Log all activities performed during shift, as well as investigate and report security incidents.
• Write reports on all incidents occurring during the shift.
• Lock/unlock areas as requested.
• Monitor fire suppression system.
• Enforce CPKC Stadium and Current Landing policies and procedures to promote safety.
• Collaborate with event staff and security personnel to maintain a safe and organized environment.
• Respond promptly and effectively to security incidents or emergencies, following established protocols.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and guidelines to deliver a high standard of service and security.
• Provide concourse security on inside perimeter of stadium by monitoring and patrolling activity for the purpose of preventative inspections and proactive deterrence of criminal behavior.
• Provide outside perimeter security around the facility and Current Landing.
• Checking credentials and tickets to ensure that only authorized personnel enter specific areas of the stadium and complex.
• Assist with controlling access to the Stadium including registering and directing visitors. Visually inspect the ID card of each person entering the building and verify that the individual and the cardholder are the same.
• Issue temporary access badges to authorized personnel as required by procedures.
• Escort visitors and other personnel as required by procedures.
• Operate and monitor CCTV and access control systems where required.
• Complete required testing of security and fire systems-related equipment as required by security procedures.
• Provide field security for players and officials by monitoring activity on and around stadium field(s) and in the locker rooms. Must be able to work long hours, and flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Understanding of and the proper use of the radio, video management, access control, and alarm systems.
• Enforce physical security and access control procedures for stadium and Current Landing events.
• Complete security training that is required.
• Additional duties as assigned.

What do you need to succeed?

• Security experience within a sports or entertainment venue or in a related field such as corporate security or public safety
• Previous military or law enforcement experience preferred
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Post-secondary education or training preferred.
• Must be able to pass a background check and obtain a KCMO Private Police Commission License
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Willingness to learn
• Possess a professional attitude that is customer service oriented
• Effective writing, telephone, and verbal communication skills
• Good judgment and detail oriented
• Must have a valid state driver license
• Ability to remain calm and composed in high-pressure situations and handle challenging individuals.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on event schedules.

Special requirements of the Job:

• Ability to lift items weighing as much as 50 pounds.
• Must be able to be productive in a work environment where the noise level can be high at times.
• Must be comfortable walking to navigate the facility to access the office, concourse, etc.
• Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as required by deadlines and event scheduling.
• This position requires work inside and outside of the building and some exposure to adverse weather conditions.
• Work in various positions, including but not limited to, stooping, standing, walking, bending over, sitting, kneeling, and squatting for extended periods of time.

We value diversity and seek world-class employees of all backgrounds.

The Kansas City Current values diversity and is looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law mandates, we comply with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all locations and will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required.