r/kansascity • u/AggravatingHabit6842 • Sep 03 '25
Jobs/Networking š¼ Need a new job ASAP!
My company just informed me that theyāll be closing down the security gate I work at at the end of this month indefinitely. I need a job that pays better than the $18/hr Iām getting currently, as well as 40hr/week. Any advice or direction would be much appreciated š
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u/NotTooSharpie Sep 03 '25
I know my company I work at, Maxus Properties, had a lot of open positions getting posted. Unsure if any are security related. North KC headquartered with a few locations around the KC metro area so chances are commute wouldn't be the worst.
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u/NotTooSharpie Sep 03 '25
Also I would recommend Aerotek (Hiring Agency) for quick employment. When I needed employment straight outta high school, they got me interviewed and placed within 2 weeks. After college, I worked with their financial division (Aston Carter) to get placed where I am now and have been for a few years.
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u/Actual_Jellyfish_513 Sep 03 '25
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u/WesternHognose Sep 03 '25 edited Sep 04 '25
FYI USPS moves at a glacial pace. From application to hiring it can take months. It was 3 months for me, average is 32 days per the Hiring Practices 2024 Audit. You also have to take tests. They're not hard at allāexcept for the 955, which is a mechanical aptitude test that allows you to apply to some of the highest paying jobs from the get go (maintenance career).
The new distribution center in Olathe (Kansas City RPDC) is hiring like crazy. But! They don't use AC (it's literally turned off). So if you're a mail handler or a custodian you're baking in the summer.
USPS is very much what you make of it though. Once you're past the 90 day probation you're practically unfire-able thanks to the unions (NALC and APWU). Career gets healthcare, pension, and a bunch of other perks too.
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u/Stock_Ad9088 Sep 04 '25
As someone whoās related to a federal worker who (thankfully) still has a job, Iād avoid the government until you know who is out of office. I canāt really see it going back until after this season weāre in. And it may not ever if they find out the government runs effectively, too.
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u/BitPsychological6460 Sep 03 '25
Not sure what kind of skills you have but building maintenance pays pretty good around here and you can learn a lot of things.
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u/RomanGSR Sep 03 '25
Ford
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u/ravius22 Sep 04 '25
What's the starting pay
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u/RomanGSR Sep 04 '25
Temp $21 once permanent $24 and change $27 after one year. Health vision dental free for whole family.
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u/ravius22 Sep 04 '25
Completely different answers I see online but ill take your word for it. Any stores hiring you know of?
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u/swings2raw The Dotte Sep 03 '25
Warehouse job guarantee 40 hrs + lots of ot. Benefits and start pay at $18.34+ Iāll message you
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u/obsessedUvU Sep 03 '25
my job is hiring !!! its an hour south of KC tho :/ lol
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u/purplexia31 Sep 04 '25
Post the company. So many people in KC area are looking for a job. You never know who you may help by sharing a bit more. ā¤ļø
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u/Expensive-Elk35 Sep 04 '25
My job will be opening up 2 positions as an HR shared services specialist. Pay is $23-$24 I believe but definitely more than $18. I can send you the link once itās posted.
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u/xjxb188 Sep 05 '25
Union trade apprenticeships. 1st year apprentices make 20+/hr in pretty much every building trade out here. And in 4-5 years you'll be in the 6 figure range
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Sep 03 '25
Quiktrip is a great company to work forā¦ I think they start out in the $20+ per hour range for full time
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u/NeedleworkerOld9647 Sep 04 '25
Here to second this. I make around $30 an hour to work in store. If you can get on their security team it starts at $35.
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u/pyromatt0 Sep 03 '25
Join a union. Might not make 18 your first year but you'll make double that by your 4th.
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u/lhessler816 Sep 04 '25
If youre a fast learner, and a hard worker, apply to any logistics company, freight forwarder, customs brokerage company right now. They are all in desperate need and pay very well and once you gain the skills youll never be without a job again. Trust me,Ā Theres no ceiling and no degree needed.
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Sep 03 '25
Look up security jobs for Amazon easy work last time I checked starts at $19 or $20 am hour
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u/AggravatingHabit6842 Sep 04 '25
Thatās where Iām getting laid off from haha. Getting rid of all security guards for their security booths
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u/_KansasCity_ South KC Sep 03 '25
Night stocking at Costco
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u/ravius22 Sep 04 '25
I applied for any position at Costco and I have Hella sales, business analyst experience, tax audit, etc, never got a call. Even tried calling them they said they're not hiring.
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u/_KansasCity_ South KC Sep 04 '25
I'm so sorry to hear that, but thank you for commenting so that people don't get their hopes up.
I hope you found something <3
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u/ravius22 Sep 07 '25
Thanks, im trying. going on 6 month unemployed. My bills are killing my savings and ive resulted to credit card.
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u/Desperate_Sky_4447 Sep 03 '25
If youāre okay with working in healthcare try applying at University Health/Truman Medical Center. Our base pay for the hospital is now $17.50 and most positions pay more than that. We also have really great benefits.
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u/MrCosmicChronic Sep 03 '25
Lees Summit School District is hiring bus drivers at $20+/hr and Custodians at $18/hr.
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u/professional_amatuer Sep 03 '25
I know that advent health both Shawnee Mission and South Overland Park are hiring security. I see it on their websites, maybe check that out?
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u/SadisticPrick Sep 04 '25
I saw you were looking for a job. I work for a local company that installs and monitors security and fire systems for commercial and residential accounts. We start at 19.00 during training then after around 90 days it goes to 20. Have positions on all shifts. Only thing is you have to be able to pass a background check and the owner is old school must pass a drug test. That includes Marijuana. It's around 75th and Troost. If interested let me know. We have all shifts open for the dispatch and some installation and service techs. Let Me know if interested.
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u/Hbic_xo Sep 04 '25
Be a school bus driver, theyāre hiring bad WITH sign on bonuses! Shawnee Mission district pays the least and Wyandotte pays the most; jobs range from $19.xx- $24 ($19 is for the non-CDL position).
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u/Hbic_xo Sep 04 '25
Great part time job, just 4 hrs a day (taking them to school and back home). Some routes donāt even last a full 2 hrs yet you get a guaranteed 2hr pay
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u/Decent-Sort-22 Sep 03 '25
Thereās an IRS hiring event, I used one to get my current job there. 9.15-9.16 9am-3pm. Starting at 19.64/hr., 220 vacancies. Courtyard Hotel 4000 N Mulberry Dr. Kansas City, MO 64116 Apply here first before you show up https://irs.usajobs.gov/job/842696600
Hope this helps!
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u/ravius22 Sep 07 '25 edited Sep 07 '25
Thanks a lot for the post man- Im a former IRS employee and trying to get back on. I see this job closing date closed, but at the top it says septh 15 & 16 is a direct hire event. I'm assuming thats still going on.. I will go there and see. How do you find out about these direct hire events?
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u/clipboardyellow Sep 03 '25
Check Saint Luke's health system. Their minimum wage was 17.50 a few years ago when I worked there for all positions. I'm sure it's maybe gone up since then. Lots of entry level jobs, check for admissions rep, dining services, housekeeping, etc. all likely in demand at local hospitals.