Security Officer

About Us

American Century Investments® is a leading global asset manager with over 65 years of experience helping a broad base of clients achieve their financial goals. Our expertise spans global equities and fixed income, multi-asset strategies, ETFs, and private investments.

Privately owned and independent, we focus solely on investment management. But there's an unexpected side to us, too. We direct 40% of our dividends every year-over $2 billion since 2000-to the Stowers Institute for Medical Research. Our ongoing financial support drives the Institute's breakthrough work and mission of defeating life-threatening diseases like cancer and Alzheimer's. So, the better we do for our clients, the more we can do for everyone.

All who work here around the globe are inspired every day by the unique difference our hard work can make in so many lives. It shows in the curiosity we bring to every initiative, the deep relationships we build with our clients, and the way we treat each other in the hallway. If you're excited to learn more about us, we can't wait to learn more about you.

Role Summary

The Corporate Security Officer's primary responsibility is to protect people, property and information belonging to the company while handling the client needs.

• Protect company properties, employees, and assets by patrolling buildings and grounds. Provide protective escorts as needed or upon request. Provide traffic control and parking enforcement. Investigate safety and security incidents when assigned. Complete incident reports and other required documents as needed.
  
• Monitor security video surveillance systems, access control systems and other related alarm, security or fire safety equipment. Respond according to departmental procedures.
  
• Respond to safety and security calls in accordance to departmental procedures.
  
• Monitor compliance of safety and security regulations as outlined by OSHA, State and Federal regulations.
  
• Work Schedule: Full-time. Evening Shift
  

This role reports to the Assistant Director, Security.

This onsite position will be based out of our Kansas City, Missouri office.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship, now or in the future.

What You Bring to the Team (Required)

• One year security or equivalent experience required, preferably in a corporate or client-related field.
  
• At least 21 years of age required.
  
• A current Kansas City, Missouri Police Department Private Officer's Commission license or qualified to obtain appropriate KCPD license.
  
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications.
  
• Proven excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Basic understanding of access control, video surveillance, firefighting equipment and first aid equipment required.
  
• Demonstrates the American Century Investments Winning Behaviors: Client Focused, Courageous and Accountable, Collaborative, Curious and Adaptable, Competitively Driven.
  

Working Conditions

• Exposure to elements and extreme temperatures may occur while patrolling building and grounds.
  
• Standing and walking for long periods of time.
  
• Working Conditions: Climbing, running, lifting, pulling weight.
  

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package with bonus plan
  
• Generous PTO and competitive benefits
  
• 401k with 5% company match plus annual performance-based discretionary contribution
  
• Tuition reimbursement, formal mentorship program, live and online learning
  

Learn more about our benefits and perks.

Employees are required to be in the office on a scheduled frequency. Adherence to this schedule is essential to fulfilling the expectations of the role.

American Century Investments is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations. As such, American Century strives to provide a reasonable accommodation to any qualified individual under the ADA to perform essential job functions.

We encourage people of all backgrounds to join us on our mission. If you require reasonable accommodation for any aspect of the recruitment process, please send a request to View email address on click.appcast.io. All requests for accommodation will be addressed as confidentially as practicable.

American Century Investments believes all individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunity and advancement opportunities without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age for individuals forty years of age and older, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. ACI does not discriminate or adopt any policy that discriminates against an individual or any group of individuals on any of these bases.

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