Security Officer

RYDER SECURITY LLC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Paid time off

Job summary

Ryder Security LLC is seeking highly competent security officers to monitor premises and protect staff, visitors, tenants, and inventory. Candidates should have prior security experience, training in self-defense and first aid, and a vigilant, courteous approach to safeguarding property.

Key duties include active patrols, strict access control, incident response, and collaboration with fellow officers to ensure safety and regulatory compliance across client sites.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, proficiency with computers, and aptitude to learn new software and systems.
• Registered security officer.
• Experience with security equipment and surveillance.
• Proven experience as a security officer.
• Helpful, courteous attitude.
• Military and/or law enforcement experience strongly preferred.
• Certification in first aid, CPR/BLS, and self-defense preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patrol property on foot and secure personnel, assets, and buildings in all weather conditions.
• Investigate incidents and take appropriate lawful action per corporate policy.
• Control and monitor surveillance equipment and perform building inspections.
• Guard access points, direct entry, and manage traffic during peak hours.
• Complete daily reports with observations, surveillance, and signatures.
• Secure doors, windows, and exits according to shift requirements.

Skills

Proven security officer experience

Courteous demeanor

Military/Law enforcement background

Computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Paid time off

We provide, administer, and support a range of security services, specializing in uniformed security personnel. We’re looking for highly competent security officers to join our team to monitor the premises and protect the valued staff, visitors, tenants, and inventory of our clients. Our ideal candidates will have prior experience as a security officer or guard, as well as training in self-defense and first aid. They will have a sharp eye with quick reaction time in the detection of any suspicious or criminal behavior, and the prevention of theft or vandalism.

Objectives of this Role

• Ensure a safe environment through a team effort of diligent active patrol, strict access control, monitoring, and equipment control
• Be visible and observant at all times, greeting staff, guests, and vendors in a courteous and attentive manner
• Respond immediately to distress calls, panic alarms, and emergency calls for disorderly conduct, disruptive persons, and incidents swiftly and appropriately
• Maintain the company’s reputation with professionalism and legal compliance
• Collaborate with other security officers for effective protection and coverage

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities

• Patrol property on foot, securing personnel, assets, buildings, gates, and perimeter in all weather conditions
• Investigate and take the appropriate lawful action as authorized by the corporate policy on accidents, incidents, trespassing, suspicious activities, safety and fire incidents
• Control and monitor surveillance equipment, and perform building and equipment inspections
• Guard access points, permitting or refusing entry, restraining trespassers, and directing heavy traffic during the start and end of business hours
• Complete daily reports, including relevant information, observations, surveillance footage, and signatures
• Secure all doors, windows, and exits, depending on shift

Skills and Qualifications Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, proficiency with computers, and aptitude to learn new software and systems
• Registered security officer
• Experience with security equipment and surveillance
• Proven experience as a security officer
• Helpful, courteous attitude
• Military and/or law enforcement experience strongly
• Certification in first aid, CPR/BLS, and self-defense preferred