Full-Time Armed Security Officer - Military Base

DK Security, Inc; Alpena (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

CPL Initial Licensure Reimbursement

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Hospital Indemnity

Identity Theft Protection

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

DK Security, Inc is hiring an Armed Security Officer at a Northern Michigan military base in Alpena. The role involves securing facilities, controlling access, conducting foot and vehicle patrols, and monitoring CCTV to ensure safety.

A Michigan CPL is required, along with a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to pass drug screening and background checks. Compensation is $20.00 per hour, with full-time and part-time shifts available.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old or older with high school diploma or GED.
• Must possess a current, valid Michigan Concealed Pistol License (CPL).
• Must pass a drug screening at hire and random testing thereafter, including marijuana, per federal law.
• No felony convictions and able to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Armed Security Officers protect the site’s building, grounds, assets, employees, tenants and visitors.
• Control access at entry/exit points and perform vehicle patrols around the grounds.
• Maintain customer relations and provide excellent service to clients and visitors.
• Monitor CCTV and respond to emergencies.
• Enforce site post guidelines and ensure a safe environment.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Full-Time Armed Security - Military Base(Northern MI)

Alpena, MI, United States of America

$20.00 - $20.00

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

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 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.

• 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.

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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.

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days

This job reports to the Site Supervisor

This is a Full and Part-Time position1st Shift, 2nd Shift, 3rd Shift.