Protective Services Officer

General Motors Company; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Protective Services Officer to respond to high‑threat situations and protect people and property across multiple Southeast Michigan sites. The role follows a full‑time, onsite schedule with variable shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, reporting to the Global Security Protective Services structure.

Ideal candidates have a protective services or law enforcement background, strong professionalism, and commitment to discretion.

Qualifications

• Emergency response and crisis management knowledge.
• Security technology (CCTV and alarm systems).
• Use-of-force and de-escalation training.
• Familiarity with Michigan firearms standards (MCOLES).

Responsibilities

• Preserve order and enforce security at the worksite.
• Respond to active shooter and other emergencies.
• Ensure compliance with security manuals and SOPs.
• Conduct foot and vehicle patrols.
• Observe, report, and respond to incidents at assigned worksites.
• Monitor CCTV and alarm systems.
• Control access to prevent unauthorized entry.
• Prepare incident reports and logs.

Skills

Protective services

Law enforcement

Discretion

Job description

Job Description

Work Arrangement: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to their on‑site work (Southeast Michigan) on a full‑time basis.

The Role: The primary purpose of this position is to respond to high‑threat situations such as an active shooter by employing strategic teamwork and the use of force necessary to protect people and contain or resolve the incident. The position reports to the Global Security Protective Services Supervisor (Warren, MI) but will be required to report daily to locations within the Wayne, Macomb and Oakland counties. Daily work locations are need based, but assignments to other worksites, typically in Southeast Michigan, may occur. The Protective Services Officer will help support a 24 hour, 7‑day per week shift schedule. Successful candidates must have flexibility to work any shift including afternoons, midnights, weekends, and holidays. The ideal candidate brings a strong protective services or law enforcement background, and an unwavering commitment to professionalism, discretion, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do

• Preserve order and enforce security regulations and directives pertaining to the worksite, personnel and visitors
• Respond to emergency incidents including, but not limited to, active shooter/assailant, violent or mentally ill subjects, medical situations and bomb threats
• Assure compliance with applicable sections of the General Motors Global Security Manual and Standard Operating Procedures
• Conduct foot and/or vehicle patrols to ensure the safety and security of the worksite
• Observe, report and respond to incidents at assigned worksites
• Protect General Motors property, its interests, occupying tenants and site visitors
• Control property access through the admittance process; act to prevent unauthorized entry
• Monitor site entrances and exits; and control the movement of people and vehicles
• Secure incident and/or crime scenes and preserve evidence as required
• Prepare incident reports, daily logs, etc., as directed
• Monitor closed circuit television (CCTV) and other security alarm systems
• Maintain a courteous and professional demeanor when interacting with General Motors personnel, visitors, and the public

Knowledge

• Working knowledge of security related protocols, including, but not limited to:
• Emergency response and crisis management
• Security technology (CCTV and alarm systems)
• Use‑of‑force continuum including de‑escalation techniques

Firearms Skills

• Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism and a sustained state of vigilance
• Ability to learn and retain security procedures
• Be an effective team member and carry out instructions
• Maintaining professional composure and ability to act decisively in high stress situations
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Capable of physically responding to all emergency situations and passing routine annual physical fitness test
• Must qualify with a handgun, shotgun and tactical carbine in accordance with Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) active duty firearms standard
• Interacting effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures
• Using less than lethal means/equipment (e.g. taser, pepper‑spray, etc.)
• Continuously demonstrating discretion and integrity while performing daily work tasks
• Must be eligible to achieve PA 330 certification in the state of Michigan

GM does not provide immigration‑related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1‑B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J‑1, etc).

This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full‑time basis.

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate. This position requires the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis. A company vehicle will only be provided for this role by passing the Motor Vehicle Report review.

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