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Why Join Us?
Make a Positive Impact: Your work will directly contribute to the health and well-being of Kansans.
Family Comes First: Total rewards package that promotes the idea of family first for all employees. Paid vacation and sick leave with paid maternity and paternity available immediately upon hire
Professional Growth Opportunities: Advance your career with ongoing training and development programs.
Dynamic Work Environment: Collaborate with a team of passionate and driven individuals in a work environment that promotes flexibility.
Trust and Stability: Work for one of the most trusted companies in Kansas with over 80 years of commitment, compassion and community.
Inclusive Work Environment: We pride ourselves on fostering a workplace where everyone is valued and respected.
Benefits & Perks
Base compensation 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
401(k) plan matching up to 5%
Tuition reimbursement
Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources
Job Summary
The security guard 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.
***These are full-time positions that will be scheduled Monday - Friday either 6:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. or 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Work Location:
This position is located in our Topeka, KS office.
What you'll do
Ensure the safety of employees and all visitors. The role may involve responding to life-threatening situations that require rapid, independent decision-making rooted in prior law enforcement experience. Inaccurate decisions or actions could compromise safety and potentially lead to legal consequences.
Prevent unauthorized personnel from entering the buildings or being on company property and escorting them away if necessary.
Verify the identification and eligibility of all personnel entering a BCBSKS building.
Patrol parking lots to provide safety for employees, visitors and property.
Check company buildings and property after regular work hours for security and possible maintenance problems.
Notify and if necessary, assist emergency personnel (police, fire and ambulance).
Monitor surveillance cameras while at a desk.
Escort employees to their vehicles as requested.
Notify appropriate personnel of incoming calls by radio or phone.
Notify appropriate maintenance department employees of heating/cooling/electrical issues. Either by sight or alarm at a monitoring station.
Ticket vehicles that are improperly parked or do not have a company issued parking sticker displayed in the rear window.
Provide expert report writing when documenting an incident.
What you'll need
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required
Graduate from a certified Law enforcement academy required
Associate's degree preferred
Experience
Minimum 3 years' experience of law enforcement required
Law enforcement experience within last 36 months preferred
Licenses and Certifications
Valid Drivers License and insurable through the Company insurance policy required
Travel
Minimal travel (0-10%) Possibly requested to fill in at the Lawrence office if the guard is on PTO.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must supply a personal firearm that is acceptable by security leadership. 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.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Demonstrate clear, effective communication skills.
Compensation
$21.46 - $26.83 Non-exempt, Grade 11
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas offers excellent competitive compensation with the goal of retaining and grow
Numbers & Facts
Location
Topeka, Kansas
Skills
Ambulance Servicesunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Corporate Policiesunmatched
Dental Insuranceunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Driver's Licenseunmatched
Firearms Experienceunmatched
Fitnessunmatched
Incentive Programsunmatched
Insuranceunmatched
Law Enforcementunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Legalunmatched
Maintenance - Electricalunmatched
Maintenance - HVACunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Reporting Skillsunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Surveillanceunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Training Programunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
Vision Planunmatched
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