Armed Security Guard

DK Security; Alpena (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick Time

CPL Reimbursement

Firearm & Use of Force Training

CPL Initial Licensure Reimbursement

Critical Illness

Hospital Indemnity

Identity Theft Protection

Paid Sick Days

Job summary

DK Security is seeking an Armed Security Officer to protect one of Michigan’s critical infrastructures. You will conduct foot and vehicle patrols, control access, and monitor CCTV as part of a responsive security team.

The role requires a valid CPL, a clean background, and the ability to pass drug testing. This full-time position offers competitive pay and benefits, with opportunities for growth within a respected security company.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
• Current, valid Michigan Concealed Pistol License (CPL) required.
• Ability to pass a drug screen and background check per federal/state laws.

Responsibilities

• Protect site buildings, grounds, assets, and personnel as part of a team.
• Control access at entry/exit points and perform vehicle patrols.
• Monitor CCTV and respond to emergencies or incidents.
• Provide excellent customer service to visitors, staff, and leadership.
• Enforce site post guidelines and report security issues.

Skills

Customer relations

Access control

Patrol

Observation

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CCTV monitoring

Job description

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!

Scope

Job Skills / Requirements

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 State's 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.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Hands-On Firearm & Use of Force Training
• Paid CPL Initial Licensure & Renewal Reimbursement**
• **If you do not have a Michigan CPL (Concealed Pistol License) certification currently, we offer full reimbursement for the cost of obtaining your license, with supporting receipts, after 6 months of continuous employment as an Armed Security Officer in good standing with the company.**
• Critical Illness
• Hospital Indemnity
• Identity Theft Protection
• Paid Sick Days

Minimum Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old and possess 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 (CPL)
• 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.
• May not have any felony convictions and must be able to pass a criminal background check in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.

Compensation

• $20.00/hr

Current Openings

• 1 ACA Full-Time 3rd shift

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, and leadership.
• 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.

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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: Paid Sick Days