Armed Security Officer

DK Security, Inc.; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

E-Verify Participation

FMLA

EPPA

Right to Work

Job summary

DK Security, Inc. in Novi, MI is seeking an Armed Security Officer for a full-time role with a 07:00–17:00 schedule. You will protect a critical site, perform access control, monitor CCTV, and patrol interior and exterior areas while delivering excellent customer service.

The role requires a CPL or LEOSA, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to pass a drug screen. You will work as part of a team to ensure safety and compliance across the facility.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have a current, valid Concealed Pistol License (CPL) or LEOSA certification.
• Must pass a drug screening at hire and periodically thereafter.
• No felony convictions; comply with state requirements.
• Able to sit, stand and walk for 8–12 hours.

Responsibilities

• Access control at entry/exit points to the site.
• Monitor CCTV and respond to safety concerns.
• Conduct foot and mobile patrols of buildings and grounds.
• Respond to emergencies and report incidents to management.
• Maintain customer relations with clients, staff and visitors.

Skills

Customer relations

Access control

CCTV monitoring

Patrol procedures

Emergency response

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Michigan CPL or LEOSA

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 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.

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.

Schedule

Full-Time 0700-1700

Compensation

• Rate of Pay: $25.00/hour.

LOCATION:

Novi, 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:

• 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.
• 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 or be LEOSA certified.
• 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. IND1

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