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Armed Security Officer

Mastercard
Kansas, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/1/2026
Our Purpose

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200 countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.

Title And Summary

Armed Security Officer

Overview

  • Coordinate daily Physical Security operations from the Security Control Center
  • Oversee preventative physical security and compliance, and develops, delivers, maintains and monitors physical security policies, standards, and best practices
  • Maintain a safe and secure environment by protecting people, property, and information.
  • Abide by Mastercard’s Physical Security Operational Guidelines and Security Standards to provide safety and security of staff and assets.
  • Provides excellent customer service, while maintaining Mastercard Security Standards and Policies
  • Oversees compliance and the implementation of disaster recovery procedures


  • Coordinates day-to-day Physical Security operations, including:
  • Employee Badging and Access Controls
  • Monitoring building alarm and CCTV systems
  • Assign security post assignments and rotations
  • Security Control Center 24x7 operations, advanced security systems and with security staff
  • Responsible for operational oversight of security systems and procedures
  • Monitors vendor compliance with security operating guidelines
  • Coordinates/Dispatches emergency responses to all security events
  • Ensures proper escalation of any personnel related issues
  • Dispatches Security Officers to intrusion alarms, access control issues and crisis alerts
  • Resolves complex customer service issues
  • Maintains access to key control
  • Initiates Incident Report investigations and provides detailed reports
  • Prepares and conducts shift change briefings
  • Initiates emergency dispatch, response and mitigation
  • Represents Mastercard while interacting with Fire, EMS and Law Enforcement liaison at State and Local levels
  • Interacts with employees and guests,
  • Provides direction on security policy and visitor information, as needed
  • Operational use of security systems
  • Compliance with Mastercard Security Operational Guidelines
  • Act as a First Responder during emergency fire/medical situations and security events
  • Ensures proper escalation of any security related issues
  • Resolves complex customer service issues
  • Monitors response to access control, fire detection and CCTV systems
  • Performs patrols of Mastercard property as directed
  • Utilize an incident management software to log daily events/activities


Experiences

  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Able to obtain and maintain an AHA-Basic Life Support Provider (CPR) certification
  • If Armed, able to obtain and maintain an Armed Security Officer Licensure through the appropriate local agency, including:
  • Completion of the required classroom course, and
  • Completion of the life-fire safety qualification course
  • If Armed, minimum of one year of service as an active or retired law enforcement officer, corrections officer or military service member -or-


Minimum of 1 year as an armed security officer in good standing and an Associate’s Degree (or 60 credits) or higher in Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice -or-

Graduate of a certified Public Safety Academy (military or civilian, law enforcement, adult corrections, firefighting or emergency medical field)

  • If Unarmed, able to obtain and maintain an Unarmed Security Officer Licensure through the appropriate local agency, including:
  • Completion of the required classroom course, and
  • Completion of yearly renewal course
  • Hold a minimum of a High School Diploma, or equivalent
  • Strong Customer Service skills with the ability to solve complex problems and maintain situational awareness


Mastercard is a merit-based, inclusive, equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We hire the most qualified candidate for the role. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact reasonable_accommodation@mastercard.com and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.

Corporate Security Responsibility

All Activities Involving Access To Mastercard Assets, Information, And Networks Comes With An Inherent Risk To The Organization And, Therefore, It Is Expected That Every Person Working For, Or On Behalf Of, Mastercard Is Responsible For Information Security And Must:

  • Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices;
  • Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
  • Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
  • Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.


In line with Mastercard’s total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in the US, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive base salary and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. The base salary offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Mastercard benefits for full time (and certain part time) employees generally include: insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance); flexible spending account and health savings account; paid leaves (including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave); 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time, 25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days, pro-rated based on date of hire; 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays; 401k with a best-in-class company match; deferred compensation for eligible roles; fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities; eligibility for tuition reimbursement; and many more. Mastercard benefits for interns generally include: 56 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time; jury duty leave; and on-site fitness facilities in some locations.

Pay Ranges

Kansas City, Missouri: $55,000 - $88,000 USD

Salary : $55,000 - $88,000

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