Security Patrol Officer

Young World Physical Education; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 29,618 - 42,209; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

Retirement savings plans

Pension plan with contributions

Job summary

A public school district in Kansas City, Missouri seeks a full-time Security Patrol Officer who will play a vital role in ensuring safety and security. Responsibilities include conducting patrols, enforcing policies, and maintaining a secure environment for students and staff. The position requires a high school diploma and successful completion of pre-employment tests. Compensation ranges from $21.50 to $30.64 per hour. Benefits include health and dental insurance, retirement plans, and a structured work year.

Qualifications

• Must successfully pass various pre-employment tests and screenings.
• Must obtain relevant incident command system certifications.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain insurability.

Responsibilities

• Preserve peace and enforce district policies and procedures.
• Conduct foot patrols inside and outside assigned schools.
• Prepare reports with minimal errors in spelling and grammar.

Skills

Judgment under stress

Communication skills

Ability to operate a security vehicle

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate

Tools

Handheld radios

Mobile base station radios

Job description

Kansas City School District - KCMO Various Locations - Safety and Security - Kansas City, Missouri

Security Patrol Officer

Job ID: 5556551

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Feb 26, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

KANSAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Security Patrol Officer

Job Title: Patrol Officer

Job Title Code: 00919

Salary Grade: G02

Department: Safety & Security

Reports To: First Line Patrol Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

PURPOSE OF JOB:

Working with diverse security staff and other school staff utilizing the equipment and technology in the Integrated security systems and adhering to established safety procedures and protocols to protect the students, staff, equipment, and facilities of the Kansas City Public Schools District. The patrol officer’s actions cannot be intolerably harsh and rigid when enforcing the safety policies. The patrol officers must always have respect and regard for the students and staff’s emotional and social well-being. Job duties require continued readiness to respond to situations within specified departmental procedures that may be life‑threatening or harmful, including exposure to dangerous chemicals or other toxic substances, infectious diseases, fire, gunshots, physical confrontations, etc. Duties are performed as assigned in all weather conditions and on any shift (day or night). Conduct foot patrols (monitor) inside and outside assigned schools.

What You’ll Be Doing: (Responsibilities)

• Preserve the peace, protect District property, prevent criminal acts, apprehend violators, enforce District policies, enforce the Student Handbook, and adhere to the policies and procedures in the Security Department’s Operations Manual.
• Act under the direct supervision of the first line security patrol supervisor and follow all duties prescribed by the supervisor or security director.
• Work any shift (day or night) as required by the 24‑hour responsibility to protect students, staff, equipment, and facilities.
• If assigned to a school, report to the principal for day‑to‑day activities while remaining under the safety & security department’s management control.
• If assigned to the Central Office Building, report directly to the first line patrol supervisor or the safety & security director.
• Remain professional and objective, exercising sound judgment under stress.
• React to situations with appropriate force levels per Security Department and District policy.
• Communicate verbally, in body language, and in writing.
• Prepare clear, concise, and complete reports with minimal spelling and grammar errors.
• Be familiar with all district policies and administrative directives affecting the Security Department.
• Understand federal, state laws, and city ordinances as they apply to the School District.
• Attend all in‑service training as required by the security department management.
• Accept transfers to different assignments for the district’s best interest.
• Maintain and clean department‑issued equipment and assigned vehicles.
• Answer calls for service routed from the dispatcher communication center via district‑issued cell phones, handheld radios, mobile base station radios, and other communication modes.
• Initiate contact and maintain good working relationships with other law enforcement agencies and security organizations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

To Be Successful at This Job, You’ll Need To: (Qualifications)

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate.
• Successfully pass the Safety & Security Department pre‑hire multiple choice test and oral interview process.
• Successfully pass the Kansas City Public Schools pre‑employment drug screen (subject to post‑accident and reasonable suspicion drug screens).
• Successfully pass the Kansas City Public Schools pre‑employment physical abilities test (subject to re‑testing after prolonged illness or injury).
• Successfully pass the Kansas City Public Schools pre‑employment psychological exam (subject to testing after catastrophic events or injuries).
• Obtain a Certificate of Completion for IS‑100.c – Introduction to the Incident Command System.
• Obtain a Certificate of Completion for IS‑700.b – Introduction to the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
• Qualify with the selected handgun as outlined by the Kansas City, Missouri Board of Police Commissioners, Private Officers Licensing Unit.
• Qualify for and maintain a Private Officers’ Commission from the Kansas City Missouri Police Department (pass annual district drug screen when renewing the commission).
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Be able to operate a security vehicle, entering and exiting it multiple times per shift.
• Be insurable with the district insurance provider.

In Order to #LevelUp in This Role, You’ll Need: (Preferred Qualifications)

• Previous law enforcement and security experience.
• Prior experience working with juveniles in an educational environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The job requires the employee to sit, stand, and walk for long periods; speak, hear, use hands and fingers, reach, bend, and stoop. The employee must be able to walk, run up and down stairs, and engage in physical confrontations in all conditions during day or night. Lifting up to 50 lbs is required. Vision must be correctable to 20/20. The employee must be able to drive a motor vehicle for long periods during all weather conditions and enter/exit it several times during the shift. The employee must pass the pre‑employment physical abilities test.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Length of work year: 12 months, 8 hours per day, 5 days per week

Benefits: Health and Dental Insurance are provided. KCPS Defined Benefit Pension plan – mandatory 9% contribution from employee and matched by KCPS; voluntary retirement savings plans are also available.

Position Type: Full‑Time

Salary: $21.50 to $30.64 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Safety/Security

Contact Information

• Human Resources, Board of Education – Human Resources
• Phone: [phone]