Armed Security Specialist

DK Security; Michigan; On-site; USD 1,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Michigan’s fastest growing security company as an Armed Security Officer. You will be responsible for protecting a local courthouse, ensuring a secure environment, and providing excellent customer service. This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary and numerous benefits.

Benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid Medical Leave

Qualifications

• Must provide exceptional customer service.
• Must have valid Michigan Concealed Pistol License.
• Must have a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Protect the site’s building, grounds, assets, employees, and visitors.
• Ensure unauthorized persons do not enter restricted areas.
• Document daily activities and report all incidents.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

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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.

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 valid Michigan Concealed Pistol License and Driver's License as well as a Firearm and a level 2 rated holster or higher **
  
  

*Military veterans are encouraged to apply*

SCOPE: Armed Security Officers are responsible for protecting the site’s building, grounds, assets, employees and visitors against criminal activity. Armed Security Officers at this location will work on a team to control access at the entry/exit points of a local court house and will serve as a point of contact to all visitors and patrons. This is a great opportunity to work on a team and serve a truly critical purpose!

Schedule

• 0800-1700 (8AM-5PM) Tuesday-Friday
• ACA Full Time (30-39hrs/week)
  
  

Compensation

• Rate of Pay: $22.28 per hour
• Benefits (eligibility requirements apply): dental, vision, life insurance, group accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, and Paid Medical Leave.
  
  

LOCATION: Osceola, Michigan

Job Description/Responsibilities

• Must provide exceptional customer service.
• Guard posts at the entry / exit points of the local military base.
• Conduct foot & vehicle patrols of the interior and exterior of the grounds to ensure a safe and secure environment.
• Ensure unauthorized persons do not enter restricted areas.
• Check for employee, vendor, and visitor identifications.
• Look for suspicious persons, packages and activities
• Must follow site specific post guidelines.
• Document daily activities and report all incidents.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age or older.
• Must have a current, valid State of Michigan Concealed Pistol License.
• Must have either a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 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.
• Must be able to successfully pass a drug test at the time of hire and annually thereafter.
• Must be a citizen of the United States of America.
• Must have impeccable grooming (i.e. ability to adhere to our Appearance and Grooming policy).
• Must present a friendly, positive, professional image.
• Must possess excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to solve problems and de-escalate situations in a non-confrontational manner. These include the ability to read and write the English language and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating procedures, maintenance instructions and reports.
• Must possess a valid State of Michigan driver’s license, and have a clean driving record with less than 3 moving violations in the last 3 years, less than 2 at-fault accidents in the last 3 years, and no other major violations in the last 3 years.
• Must be willing to become CPR/1st Aide/AED Certified.
• Prior experience in law enforcement, military, or armed security is preferred.
• Physical Requirements:
• Must be physically and mentally sound
• Must be able to sit, stand or walk for the duration of the shift, including walking long distances, and possibly up and down stairs
• Must be readily able to respond to emergency situations
• Must be able to work in or outdoors during all seasons
• Must be able to hear conversations (in person or via 2-way radio) in noisy environments.
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 70 pounds
• Must be able to pass a Physical Agility Test within 90 days of hire, and annually thereafter. The PAT includes activities such as sprinting, sit-up's, push-up's, and a mile and a half run (all activities are timed events).
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
  

By submitting your application, you agree to be contacted via phone, email, and/or text message regarding your candidacy, scheduling, and other instructions on how to move forward in our hiring process.

Education Requirements (All)

High School Diploma or GED

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other, Information Technology, and Management

• Industries

  Security and Investigations

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