Public Safety Security Officer

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Butler Community College is seeking a dedicated and community‑minded individual to join our team as a Public Safety Security Officer
. In this role, you will help maintain a safe and secure environment for students, employees, and visitors across all Butler campuses. Public Safety Security Officers are responsible for conducting walking and/or driving patrols of Butler campuses to ensure the safety and security of the college community. This position provides facility and personnel protection, assists campus members as needed, and safeguards college property.

This position may work evenings and overnight hours

Butler Community College offers a very generous benefits package. The benefits applicable to this position include:

• Generous employer contribution toward health/dental insurance
• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, professional and holidays – including time off during spring break and winter break)
• Butler tuition exemption (self and immediate family)
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid LTD insurance
• KPERS retirement
• Supplemental insurance coverages (employee paid)

Nature of Position

Nature of Position Full Time

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Hourly rate of pay

Hourly rate of pay Starting at $18.50 per hour with full benefits package.

Open Date

Open Date 10/01/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions Summary

The applicant may be requested to authorize the College to procure a consumer report(s) for employment purposes.

We regret that the College is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status.

Qualifications

Required knowledge and skills

• A. Minimum age requirement is twenty-one (21) years of age. This provides an authority of legal age to enforce alcoholic beverage use regulations.
• B. Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
• C. Possess good communication skills.
• E. Knowledge of radio operation, cell phone, and some mechanical, electrical and plumbing.
• F. Possess, or ability to learn, basic computer skills to send and receive e-mail and prepare documents using word processing and spreadsheets.
• G. Ability to perform a continuous 8-hour walking shift of the campus including climbing steps and ramps.
• H. Neat in appearance.
• I. Willingness to work irregular hours and extra hours as needed.
• J. Be able to make decisions in emergencies.
• K. Assist Supervisor in developing and managing the departmental budget.
• L. Show responsibility and trustworthiness for access to various secured areas.
• M. Must meet people easily and display courtesy to them, maintaining a good relationship with college and community.

A minimum of 1 year experience as a security officer is required.

Required educational background

• A. High School graduate, or equivalent, required.
• B. Current armed security license is preferred but not required.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Internal Job Posting
  • Butler Community College website
  • Personal Referral
  • Online site
  • Print advertisement
  • Other
• * Do you possess a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How many years of experience do you have as a security officer?
  • No prior experience.
  • 1-2 years experience
  • 3-4 years experience
  • 5+ years experience
• * Do you possess a High School diploma or GED?
  • Yes
  • No
  • No, but am willing to obtain within first year of employment.
• * Do you possess a license to perform duties as an armed security guard?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you meet the minimum age requirement for the position (21 years old)?
  • Yes
  • No