How to Become a Security Guard in Kansas
- Peter Sandru
- Sep 9, 2021
- 4 min read
Updated: Jan 24, 2024
Becoming a licensed Security Guard in Kansas is different then most states. The difference is that there is no state wide Security Guard license department.
To become licensed as a Security Guard in Kansas you will apply via your city:
City Clerk
So, to begin your journey as a Security Guard in Kansas, you should first contact your jurisdiction's City Clerk. Most jurisdictions will have similar processes on obtaining security licensing.
Kansas Security Guard License Requirements by City
Kansas Security Guard License Requirements
Age: You must be 18yo or older for KS unarmed security and 21yo or older for KS armed security.
Criminal Record: You cannot have a criminal record of any kind. However, you are given the ability to challenge the records check outcome.
Kansas Security Sponsor: You need to be employed by a Kansas security company.
Passport Photo: You need to submit a passport photo in your KS security application.
U.S. Citizen: You need to be an American citizen or be legally allowed to work in Kansas. You will have to submit a copy of government ID in the KS security application.
English: You must be able to speak and write in English.
Specialized KS Security Guard: There are multiple specialized KS security fields you can enter, such as armed security. These fields require approved education.
Fee: You will have to pay a small licensing fee, around $50USD.
Submitting: You must submit your KS security application in person.
What Does a Kansas Security Guard Do?
Kansas Security Guards Patrol Vacant Locations
Kansas Security Guards will do foot patrols of locations for a set number of times per shift.
A common task for a Kansas Security Guard will be checking mechanical rooms for any unusual signs or potential health and safety issues.
Kansas Security Guards watch for hazards and fill out hazard reports (Kansas Guards write a lot of reports).
Guards in Kansas document and report maintenance issues to supervisors.
Many Kansas security sites require Guards to monitor fire extinguishers to ensure that they are not overdue for inspection (official reviews are done by maintenance personnel).
Kansas Security Guards write a lot, including filling in logs as their shifts progresses with what activities are being done at what times. Kansas Guards will have their own security notebooks and will constantly note all unusual sightings, occurrences, and incidents.
Kansas Security Guards will respond to alarms and act accordingly as per the Emergency Response plan set in place by supervisors. This may include,
Evacuation of the security site.
Checking alarm system on the way out for information about where the problem is occurring.
Contacting supervisors.
Responding to incidents and completing all reports as necessary.
Kansas Security Guards Protect Sites with Customers
If a Kansas Security Guard is working in a team environment, they will usually meet for a pre-shift briefing at a set location. Once the meeting has been completed the Kansas Security Guards will go directly to their designated sites.
In Kansas security site locations with customers, Guards will do a lot of patrolling. This can be in a building or outside in places such as parking lots.
Kansas Security Guards are usually responsible for site cleanliness when there are no designated cleaning staff. This means as a Kansas Security Guard, expect to be cleaning a lot of trash.
Monitoring CCTV cameras will be a big part of a Kansas Security Guard’s job. This will be on a continuous basis with follow ups on issues seen.
When it comes to security sites in the service industry, Kansas Security Guards will have to assist customers in various non-security ways. This can be giving them directions or carrying items for them. Furthermore, Kansas Security Guards will often be expected to be friendly, outgoing, and talkative with customers in their security sites.
A constant security issue for Kansas security sites with customers will be smoking, alcohol consumption, and narcotics. Kansas Security Guards will often be making sure people aren’t smoking in non-smoking areas, consuming alcohol, or narcotics. For the latter, a Kansas Security Guard will usually report the issue to local police.
If the Kansas security site is a residence, responding to noise complaints will be a big part of the job.
Of course, catching shoplifters will be a constant for a Kansas Security Guard in a site with customers.
Kansas Security Guards Work at Security Gates
Kansas Security Guards will patrol parking areas to make sure vehicles are registered at that security site.
Every person entering through the security gate will produce valid photo ID to the Kansas Security Guard. The Guard will determine if the individual may pass.
During medical emergencies, the Kansas Security Guard will direct traffic to allow easy access for Kansas EMS vehicles.
Kansas Security Guards Deal with Medical Issues
Emergencies at a Kansas security site can happen at any time, day or night. On going communication will be key for all Kansas Security Guards involved to get through the emergency with the best possible outcome.
Kansas EMS/ ambulances will often be called by Kansas Security Guards.
The Kansas Security Guard that places the 911 call will relay info regarding who, what, where, why, and when.
Kansas Security Supervisors will usually take lead on these incidents and direct other Kansas Guards to specific tasks to perform during the emergency.
Kansas Security Guards will always remain calm and professional. Furthermore, they will assist however they can.
About the Author
Peter Sandru is an Instructor & Co-Founder of NDIL with over 15 years working in security. Peter has spent more than a decade conducting security operations throughout the world, primarily for corporations, law firms, and government agencies. Peter has assisted in the creation of numerous security training programs in various capacities.