Protective Services Officer

General Motors; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors in Southeast Michigan seeks a Protective Services Officer to respond to high-threat situations and protect people and property. Reports to the Global Security Protective Services Supervisor (Warren, MI) with duties across Wayne, Macomb and Oakland counties.

Flexible shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays, are required. The role emphasizes professionalism, discretion, and continuous improvement in security operations.

Qualifications

• Strong protective services or law enforcement background.
• Ability to maintain professionalism under pressure.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Must meet MCOLES firearms safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Preserve order and enforce security directives.
• Respond to emergencies including active shooter, medical, bomb threats.
• Ensure compliance with GM security manual and SOPs.
• Conduct on-site patrols of the worksite.
• Observe, report and respond to incidents.
• Protect GM property and visitors.
• Control access and prevent unauthorized entry.
• Monitor entrances/exits and vehicle movement.
• Secure incident scenes and preserve evidence.
• Prepare incident reports and daily logs.
• Monitor CCTV and alarm systems.
• Interact professionally with staff and visitors.

Skills

Professionalism

Vigilance

Security procedures

Team player

Decision making

Communication skills

Physical fitness

Firearms qualification

Discretion & integrity

MCOLES certification

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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