Security Officer Armed

RYDER SECURITY LLC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Job summary

RYDER SECURITY LLC is seeking highly competent security officers in Kansas City to monitor premises and protect staff and assets. Candidates should have prior security experience, training in self-defense, and first aid certification. Responsibilities include patrolling, responding to alarms, maintaining access control, and completing reports. The role demands a courteous attitude and a keen eye for suspicious activities. Preferred qualifications include military or law enforcement experience.

Qualifications

• Registered security officer.
• Experience with security equipment and surveillance systems.
• Military and/or law enforcement experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patrol property on foot, securing personnel and assets.
• Investigate and take appropriate lawful action on incidents.
• Control and monitor surveillance equipment.
• Guard access points and direct traffic during business hours.
• Complete daily reports with information and observations.
• Secure all doors, windows, and exits.

Skills

Helpful, courteous attitude

Proven experience as a security officer

Certification in first aid, CPR/BLS, and self-defense

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Security equipment

Surveillance systems

Job description

Benefits

401(k)

Overview

At Ryder Security, 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 a quick reaction time in the detection of any suspicious or criminal behaviour, 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 courteously and attentively. 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 are secure 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 direct heavy traffic during 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 the shift.

Skills and Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Registered security officer
• Proven experience as a security officer
• Helpful, courteous attitude
• Certification in first aid, CPR/BLS, and self‑defense

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with computers, and aptitude to learn new software and systems
• Experience with security equipment and surveillance systems
• Military and/or law enforcement experience strongly preferred