Security Guards in Kansas
Security guards monitor buildings, grounds, and other premises to prevent theft, vandalism, and rule violations. They work in offices, retail stores, hospitals, schools, warehouses, and other facilities In Kansas the median pay is $37,080 a year, 2% below the national median of $38,020.
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Who is hiring in Kansas
Openings in Kansas and remote
- Security Guard · Bureau of Indian Education · Lawrence, Kansas · $41400–$53821
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What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a high school diploma.
Skills that matter most
Knowledge areas
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Licenses and training in Kansas
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O*NET-SOC 33-9032.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Kansas, annual.