Lead Security Officer

DK Security; Alma (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

DK Security, Michigan's fastest growing security company, is seeking a Lead Officer to supervise uniformed security personnel in Mid Michigan. This part-time position involves travel, client communication, and operational duties, focusing on ensuring safety and security across multiple counties.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Sick Days

Qualifications

• Must have valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle.
• Experience in law enforcement or military preferred.
• Ability to make wellness calls using a cell phone.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead officers in the designated region.
• Maintain communication with clients and schedule personnel.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and manage training.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Email

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

SCOPE: This position is responsible for the supervision and leadership of assigned officers within the designated region. This site location requires security services primarily during the 2nd and 3rd shifts during the week, all 3 shifts on the weekends; including holidays. The Lead Officer will work closely with the Regional Account Supervisor and will provide leadership with managing employees, scheduling, meeting client needs, and all other duties as they relate to the needs of the account. The Lead Officer is responsible for contributing to the overall goals and direction of our clients and the company as a whole.

SCHEDULE: Various days (Mon - Sun), 2nd & 3rd shifts

(Region 5)

30-39+ hours per week

RATE OF PAY: $18.43/hour

MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT: $0.445/mile for any travel which requires you to drive more than 100 miles in a roundtrip. (Example: round trip is 150 miles, you’ll be reimbursed for 50 miles).

LOCATION: Mid MI (Jackson, Isabella, Clinton, Ingham, Eaton, and Gratiot Counties US-127 Corridor)

Job Description/Responsibilities

• Billable: Work 24-32+ hours per week in a billable, uniform capacity. The vast majority of the position is operational, requiring the Lead Officer to maintain a personal presence throughout the region.
• Travel: The position will involve a great amount of travel in a personal vehicle. Mileage will be reimbursed at $0.445/mile after the initial 50 miles of the trip (one-way).
• Supervision: Direct, supervise, and manage subordinates in the execution of appropriate strategies, consistent with law, Client and Company policy, and accepted security standards that maintain a safe, secure, and orderly decorum in support of the stated organizational mission.
• Site Training: Oversee the training of all assigned officers and ensure they are appropriately and thoroughly carrying out all duties outlined in the site’s post guidelines.
• Officer Grooming: Ensure the appearance, grooming, and physical image of all uniform security employees and event staff employees assigned to the site are impeccable at all times.
• Client Communication: Maintain regular communication with the designated client contact, follow through with client requests, and keep the operations manager updated on client communication.
• Scheduling: Assist the Account Supervisor with last-minute scheduling.
• Customer Service: Understand and require the performance of DK’s customer service GIFTS program with all assigned officers.
• Site Equipment and Uniforms: Maintain an inventory of and report problems associated with DK and client-owned equipment and uniforms.
• On-Call: Be available at all times to receive calls from subordinates with site questions while the officers are on duty and handle unexpected scheduling issues (sick employees).
• The daily duties of this position are determined by the client and may vary depending upon the needs of the site/client contact.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Must have either a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be of good moral character, with no felony convictions or misdemeanor convictions for criminal sexual conduct or related offenses, theft, assault, or crimes of moral turpitude, is required.
• Must be able to successfully pass a drug test at the time of hire and annually thereafter; which will test for the use of legal and illegal drugs, including marijuana.
• Must have a working cell phone and the ability to make hourly wellness calls.
• Must have a reliable vehicle and willingness to travel to multiple locations.
• Must have a clean driving history, including but not limited to:
• Less than 3 moving violations in the previous 3 years.
• Less than 2 at-fault accidents in the previous 3 years.
• No major traffic/driving violations in the previous 3 years.
• At least 2 years of experience in law enforcement, military, or security is preferred.
• Must present a friendly, positive, professional image to clients, employees, supervisors, managers, and the general public. Experience in customer service is required.
• 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 be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email. All scheduling and major employee communications will be communicated via email.
  

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Education Requirements (Any)

High School Diploma or GED

Additional Information / Benefits

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other, Information Technology, and Management

• Industries

  Security and Investigations

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