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Kansas State University

Biosecurity Facility Officer

Manhattan, Kansas, United States

Location
Manhattan, Kansas, United States
Work
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Level
Not stated
Function
Healthcare
Pay
$18.04 – $27.96 an hour (read from the ad)
Posted
9 days ago

About the role

About This Role

This position provides security for a bio-research facility to control access of personnel and maintain security of research areas. Provides security for meetings, events and other gatherings that take place in assigned university buildings. This position reports to the appropriate administrator.

About Us

BRI’s mission is to lead through research and education to protect agriculture and the public from biological threats. This mission supports the vision of attaining international recognition and respect for BRI as a leader in research and education on high-consequence pathogens.

The BRI is a unique facility that provides research, education, and training space to support animal disease scientists, food safety researchers, plant pathologists, entomologists, and those studying the basic molecular biology of high-consequence animal, human, and plant pathogens. The BRI has a broader research and training focus that most other containment laboratories.

Research at the BRI ensures a safe food supply and helps prevent major economic losses to the agriculture and food industries.

The BRI enables researchers to evaluate all aspects of the food chain, from the raw material to the finished product. This multi-disciplinary approach complements the land-grant mission of K-State.

Worksite Description

This position is On-site.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma (or equivalent)
  • One year of relevant experience in security or law enforcement. Requirements may be met through a combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Some college.
  • Knowledge of the following:
  • Methods and procedures for crime and fire prevention.
  • Microsoft Office Products
  • Automated physical access control systems
  • Operation and maintenance of various fire apparatus & equipment
  • Laws, rules and regulations which pertain to city and state property
  • Respond to natural and unnatural events that may impact the facility operations

Additional Role Information

  • Ability to operate a two-way radio, communicate effectively in oral and written form, ability to remain calm under stressful situations and the ability to give and follow instructions orally and in writing in a highly technical environment. Must be able to undergo and maintain a favorable background investigation. Must be able to undergo and maintain a favorable CDC/APHIS clearance as required. Ability to be CPR and First Aid certified.
  • Walking, standing, sitting; climbing stairs & ladders; lifting up to 50lbs.

Sponsorship eligibility

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Three Professional References

Application Window

Applications close on: November 20, 2026

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

Hourly $ 18.04 - 27.96

Source

Posted by Kansas State University on their own hiring page, careers.pageuppeople.com. OptiTalent shows it as published, read 07 Nov 2026 02:08 UTC; the original is the reference.

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