Security Guard

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more

information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13427199 Blue

Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas has an opportunity as part of our

security team for our Topeka campus. The security officer has the

responsibility of protecting the property and employees of Blue Cross

Blue Shield of Kansas. The position requires prior training and

experience in law enforcement.

The position will work Fridays 3pm-midnight and Sundays Midnight-7am.

• Are you ready to make a difference? Choose to work for one of the most
  
  

trusted companies in Kansas.**

• Why Join Us?**
• **Family** **Comes First**: Total rewards package that promotes the
  
  

idea of family first for all employees; including paid time off and

family first leave.

• **Trust:** Work for one of the most trusted companies in Kansas.
• **Stability:** 80 years of commitment, compassion, and community
  
  

**Compensation**

**\$20.96 - \$26.20**

**Non-exempt Grade 11**

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas offers excellent competitive
  
  

compensation with the goal of retaining and growing talented team

members. The compensation range for this role is a good faith

estimate, it is estimated based on what a successful candidate might

be paid. All offers presented to candidates are carefully reviewed

to ensure fair, equitable pay by offering competitive wages that

align with the individual\'s skills, education, experience, and

training. The range may vary above or below the stated amounts.

**What you\'ll do**

• Prevent unauthorized personnel from entering the buildings or being
  
  

on company property.

• Verify the identification and eligibility of all personnel entering
  
  

a BCBSKS building.

• Escort unauthorized personnel out of the buildings and off company
  
  

property.

• Stand by if requested when an employee is involuntarily terminated.
• Patrol parking lots to provide safety for employees, insured\'s,
  
  

visitors and property.

• Check company buildings and property after regular work hours for
  
  

security and possible maintenance problems.

• Enforce traffic regulations on company property.
• As applicable, notify city authorities of security problems.
• Assist emergency personnel (police, fire and ambulance).
• Notify relief personnel of occurrences that require follow-up.
• Escort employees to their vehicles as requested.
• Notify appropriate personnel of incoming calls.
• Notify appropriate maintenance department employees of
  
  

heating/cooling/electrical issues.

• Ticket vehicles that are improperly parked or do not have company
  
  

issued parking sticker displayed in the rear window.

• May be required to sit or stand for long periods, up to and
  
  

including 100% of work shift.

• May be required to physically restrain and/or pursue unauthorized
  
  

individuals, using force when necessary.

• May be required to work in inclement weather (i.e. severe weather,
  
  

rain, snow, etc), extreme hot or cold, dusty, humid, slippery or

windy conditions.

• Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 30 lbs.
• Must have ability to lift, bend, stoop, squat and run.
  
  

**What you need**

• High school diploma or GED required. Criminal Justice degree
  
  

preferred.

• Previous law enforcement experience is required preferably within
  
  

the past 36 months. Must be a graduate of a certified law

enforcement academy.

• Must maintain and show proficiency with a firearm annually for term
  
  

of employment in accordance with current state law or must show

proficiency within 6 months of employment. This will be accomplished

through the employee\'s current agency, agency retired from, or a

Blue Cross designated range master.

• Must provide own firearm that is acceptable by the BCBSKS Security
  
  

supervisor.

• Ability to comprehend and operate a C based security alarm system
  
  

and surveillance camera system.

• Strong computer skills in order to operate effectively with company
  
  

systems and programs.

• Certification in CPR is preferred. Employees hired into this
  
  

position who are not certified will obtain certification through

internal training.

• Valid driver\'s license required.
  
  

**Benefits & Perks**

• Base pay is only one component of your competitive Total Rewards
  
  

package

• Incentive pay program (EPIP)
• Health/Vision/Dental insurance
• 6 weeks paid parental leave for new mothers and fathers
• Fertility/Adoption assistance
• 2 weeks paid caregiver leave
• 5% 401(k) plan matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources
  
  

**Our Commitment to Connection and Belonging**

At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, we are committed to fostering a

culture of connection and belonging, where mutual respect i