Full-Time Armed Security - Military Base

DK Security, Inc.

Alpena (MI)

On-site

USD 52,349,000 - 62,268,000

Full time

11 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Firearm & Use of Force Training

CPL Initial Licensure & Renewal Reimb.

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Company Paid Life Insurance

Critical Illness

Hospital Indemnity

Identity Theft Protection

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

DK Security, Inc. in Michigan is seeking an Armed Security Officer to safeguard site buildings, grounds, assets, employees, and visitors. Duties include access control, foot and vehicle patrols, and responding to incidents.

This role is tied to critical infrastructure, including military bases, and requires vigilance and professionalism on every shift. Candidates must hold a valid Michigan CPL, be at least 21, and pass drug screening and background checks.

Qualifications

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
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
May not have any felony convictions and must pass a criminal background check

Responsibilities

Customer Relations - work with clients, resident families, and residents
Access Control - ensure only authorized individuals enter the site
Camera Monitoring - monitor CCTV for safety and security concerns
Foot Patrol - patrol inside and outside buildings on site
Mobile Patrol - patrol parking lots and exterior areas in a security vehicle
Monitor Fire Alarms - ensure alarms function correctly
Provide excellent customer service to visitors, staff, and leadership
Observe and report activities and incidents at client locations
Guard posts at lobbies, gates, reception areas, and control centers
Conduct periodic foot patrols of assigned locations
Ensure unauthorized persons do not enter restricted areas
Maintain a safe environment and enforce site policies
Check employee and vendor identifications
Identify suspicious persons, packages, and activities
Respond to emergencies
Maintain communication with clients and operations managers

Skills

Armed security

Access control

Patrols

Customer service

CCTV monitoring

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CPL

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.

Full-time Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Hands-On Firearm & Use of Force Training
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.**
Voluntary Benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- Vision
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Critical Illness
- Hospital Indemnity
- Identity Theft Protection
- Employee Assistance Program

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

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.