Armed Security Officer

Overview

DK Security is Michigan's fastest growing security company. Established in 1995, we began as an investigations firm and quickly expanded to provide uniform security, event staff security, loss prevention services, and much more based on the needs of our clients.

DK Security can provide you an opportunity to grow, develop and meet new people in a professional setting. We offer you the opportunity to enjoy the atmosphere of working on a team in a position that serves a critical purpose. DK has earned a reputable name in the security industry thanks to our outstanding officers that work in the field, and we cannot wait to have you join our team!

Job Skills / Requirements

**Must have a current, valid Concealed Pistol License** Military veterans and people with firefighting, department of corrections, or law enforcement experience are encouraged to apply.


CURRENT OPENINGS:

• ACA FT 2nd shift Various Days

COMPENSATION:

• Rate of Pay: $20.00/hour.

LOCATION: Whitmore Lake, MI SCOPE: Armed Security Officers are responsible for protecting the site's building, grounds, assets, employees, tenants and visitors against criminal activity, accidents, and fires. Armed Security Officers in this region will protect one of the States most critical infrastructures: our military bases! You will work on a team to control access to the facility at all entry/exit points and will perform vehicle patrols around the grounds as well. This is your opportunity to work on a team and serve a truly critical purpose!


PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: As an Armed Security Officer at DK Security, your duties may vary depending on the site you are working. Officers will conduct foot and vehicle patrols dependent on the site location. Additional responsibilities may include:

• Customer Relations - This site is highly reliant on customer relations with clients, resident families, and residents.
• Access Control - Ensure only authorized individuals are allowed access to the site.
• Camera Monitoring - Monitor CCTV for safety and security concerns.
• Foot Patrol - Patrol the interior and exterior of the various buildings on site, keeping an eye out for security, safety, or maintenance issues.
• Mobile Patrol - Patrol parking lots, roads, building exteriors and remote locations in a security vehicle.
• Monitor Fire Alarms - Ensure fire alarms are working accurately
• Must provide excellent customer service when dealing with Visitors, Staff, Executives, Co-Workers, etc.
• Observes and reports activities and incidents at assigned client locations.
• Guard posts - this may include building lobbies, gates, reception areas, control centers, etc.
• Conduct periodic foot patrols of the assigned locations.
• Ensure unauthorized persons do not enter restricted areas.
• Ensure a safe and secure environment for all employees and visitors, and will enforce policies and procedures for the site location.
• Check for employee and vendor identifications.
• Look for suspicious persons, packages and activities.
• Respond to emergency situations.
• Maintain regular communication with clients, follow through with client requests, and keep operations managers updated on client communications.
• Must follow and enforce site specific post guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be at least 21 years old or older and have at least a high school diploma or equivalent education certification, such as a GED, per MCL 338.1067 §17(2).
• Must have a current, valid Concealed Pistol License
• Must be able to pass a drug screening at the time of hire and randomly thereafter (including for marijuana). Since our company contracts with the federal government, we must comply to federal laws regarding the use of marijuana, regardless of whether it is used recreationally or medicinally.
• Must not have been convicted of any felonies, per MCL 338.1060 §10(1)(c).
• Must present a friendly, positive, professional image to clients, employees, supervisors, managers, and the general public.
• Must not have been convicted of any misdemeanors related to dishonesty, fraud, impersonation of law enforcement, assault, weapons, unauthorized sale of information or evidence, controlled substances (including for marijuana), or two or more alcohol related offenses, per MCL 338.1060 §10(1)(c).
• Must be able to sit, stand, and walk, including up and down stairs, for 8-12 hours at a time.
• Must be able to see clearly at least 20 feet away (assisted with glasses or contact lenses if necessary).
• Must be able to hear conversations in loud environments either in-person.
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Education Requirements (All)


High School Diploma or GED

Certification Requirements (All)


Michigan Concealed Pistol License (CPL)

Additional Information / Benefits

DK Security is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants have rights under federal employment law.

E-Verify Participation Poster

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)

Immigrant and Employee Rights - Right to Work

Equal Employment Opportunity - Workplace Discrimination is Illegal

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance

This job reports to the Site Supervisor

This is a Part-Time position 2nd Shift .