Event Staff Security

DK Security; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 52,349,000 - 59,237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick Days

Job summary

DK Security is hiring Event Staff Security Officers for venues across Southeast Michigan. The role focuses on handling crowd control while delivering outstanding customer service at concerts, sporting events, and conferences.

Responsibilities include protecting patrons and staff, following venue guidelines, and performing foot patrols in varying indoor/outdoor conditions. Candidates must meet all stated requirements and pass a drug screen, with a professional appearance and communication just as

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 with a high school diploma or GED.
• 21+ with Michigan CPL or LEOSA for armed work.
• No felony convictions; no misdemeanors related to dishonesty or violence.
• Pass drug screening at hire and randomly thereafter.
• Adhere to Uniform and Appearance policy and present professionally.
• Excellent verbal/written/interpersonal skills, with English fluency.
• Valid MI driver's license with clean record for company/client vehicles.
• Ability to move quickly and respond to emergencies.
• Physically and mentally sound, alert on duty.
• Able to sit/stand/walk 8-12 hours; work indoors or outdoors.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs (70 lbs armed).
• Work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Safety and wellbeing of patrons, guests, and performers.
• Provide hospitality security brand with clients and guests.
• Follow venue specific guidelines.
• Foot patrol

Skills

Customer service

Crowd control

De-escalation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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!

Job Skills / Requirements

DK Security is hiring event staff security officers for Pine Knob Music Theater, the Michigan Lottery Amphitheater, and Meadow Brook Amphitheater.

SCOPE

Event Staff Security Officers utilize their outstanding customer service skills to provide crowd control services for events such as concerts, sporting events, trade shows and conferences at various locations. Event Staff Security Officers ensure the safety of patrons, employees, and visitors at large (and small) scale events.

Current Openings

• Evenings / Weekends
• Limited Day shifts

Perks

Rate of Pay: $18.50/hour

LOCATION

Sterling Heights MI, Rochester MI, and Clarkston MI - Southeast Michigan

Job Description / Responsibilities

• Safety and wellbeing of patrons, guests, and performers.
• Hospitality Security brand with all clients, guests, and co-workers.
• Must follow venue specific guidelines.
• Foot Patrol

SUCCESS

• Reliability- Report for your shift on time, presentable, and in the prescribed uniform.
• Friendly Personality- Being able to balance our expectations of outstanding customer service while maintaining client policies and enforcing rules.
• Use of De-escalation Techniques- Being able to defuse situations through verbal judo and other communication tactics.

Qualifications

• Job Minimum Requirements:
• Must be at least 18 years old and have at least a high school diploma or equivalent education certification, such as a GED, per MCL 338.1067
• 17(2). (Must also be at least 21 years old and be a Michigan CPL or LEOSA cardholder to perform armed security work).
• Must not have been convicted of any felonies, per MCL 338.1060
• 10(1)(c).
• 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 pass a drug screening at the time of hire and randomly thereafter (including for marijuana).
• Must adhere to our company’s Uniform and Appearance policy and present a friendly, positive, and professional image.
• Must possess excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to de-escalate situations in a non-confrontational manner. This includes the ability to fluently read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• If driving company or client vehicles, or if using your own vehicle for work activities, 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 able to move quickly, including running short distances, to respond in emergency situations.
• Must be physically and mentally sound and able to always remain alert while on duty. (Armed security officers must complete a psychological evaluation upon hire.)
• Must be able to sit, stand, and walk long distances, including navigating stairs, for the duration of the shift (8-12 hours).
• Must be able to work indoors or outdoors during all seasons.
• Must be able to use hands and fingers to manipulate keys, tools, and other equipment.
• Must be able to hear conversations (in person or via 2-way radio) in noisy environments.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. (70 lbs. if working as an armed security officer)
• Must be able to work independently with little or no supervision.

Education Requirements (All)

High School Diploma or GED

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