Job Description

Are you ready to make a difference? Choose to work for one of the most trusted companies in Kansas.

You Belong At Blue

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

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

“This position will work onsite at our Topeka campus. Applicants must reside in Kansas or Missouri or be willing to relocate as a condition of employment.”

The hours worked will be 2:00- 6:00 p.m.

What you’ll do

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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.

What you need

Knowledge/Skills/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.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.

Education and Experience:

• High School/GED required.
• Graduate from a certified Law enforcement academy required.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of three years’ experience of law enforcement is required. Preferably within the last 36 months.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods, including potentially up to 100% of the work shift. This position may involve exposure to various weather conditions such as rain, extreme heat, and snow. Responsibilities may include physically pursuing, restraining, or removing unauthorized individuals when necessary, using appropriate force in accordance with company policies and legal guidelines.

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.

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 is at the foundation of our workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military or veteran status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas conducts pre-employment drug screening, criminal conviction check, employment verifications and education as part of a conditional offer of employment.