Security Officer, Armed (KCKPD)

Unified Government of Wyandotte County; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, KS is seeking a security officer to protect government buildings, employees and citizens, ensuring safety and order.

The role includes checking access, patrolling, reporting, and testifying in court when required, with the ability to operate alarms and firearms according to policy.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent to perform essential duties.
• Must pass basic security course and semi-annual weapons qualifications.
• Course involves handcuffing, responding to active threats and defensive tactics.
• Must qualify with a Conducted Electrical Weapon (Taser) and OC qualification.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and security procedures is a plus.
• Valid Driver’s License required at time of application.

Responsibilities

• Check people entering facilities.
• Monitor metal detectors.
• Patrol buildings.
• Construct professional reports and testify in court as needed.
• Utilize equipment including fire alarms, computers, panic alarms and elevators.
• Must be able to effectively use firearms and taser, if necessary.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Firearms

Taser

Fire alarms

Panic alarms

Computers

Elevators

Job description

As a condition of employment all employees must pass a post offer criminal history background check, physical examination and drug screen. All employees must also submit proof of identity and employment eligibility.

Job description

Responsible for providing security to the Unified Government buildings, employees and citizens.

Duties

• checking people entering facilities
• monitoring metal detectors
• patrolling buildings
• construct professional reports and testify in court, as needed
• utilize varying pieces of equipment including fire alarms, computers, panic alarms and elevators
• must be able to effectively use firearms and taser, if necessary
• position is subject to work non-traditional hours including weekends and holidays

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or any equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job and 18 years of age.
• Must be able to pass basic security course and pass semi-annual weapons qualifications.
• Course involves handcuffing, responding to active threats and defensive tactics.
• Must qualify with a Conducted Electrical Weapon (Taser) and pass OC qualification.
• Preferred qualifications include knowledge of applicable laws and regulations, including those pertaining to search and seizure, as well as knowledge in security procedures, methods, and protocol.
• Valid Driver’s License required at the time of application.

Salary Range: $21.86 - $28.58/hr.

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values an inclusive workforce.

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