Security Officer

Premier Security; Oak Park (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Security is looking for a reliable Security Officer for community patrols in Oak Park, Michigan. The role necessitates dedication, alertness, and strong customer service skills to ensure safety and security of properties.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and preferably law enforcement or military experience. Responsibilities include conducting patrols, monitoring premises, and reporting suspicious activities. A valid driver's license is required for this position.

Qualifications

• Experience in law enforcement, public safety, or military preferred.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle; must have a valid driver's license.
• Must participate in training provided by Premier Security Solutions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient and professional security operations at work sites.
• Conduct regular patrols around assigned perimeter.
• Report any suspicious activity immediately.
• Monitor assigned location attentively.
• Provide detailed information to authorities as needed.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Judgment and high level of integrity

Ability to work in a culture of diversity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Oak Park, United States | Posted on 06/10/2026

Are you dependable, alert, have great customer service skills, and ready to take on a role that keeps people and property safe? A Security Officer role at Premier Security Solutions might just be the job for you!

Summary

Community Patrols (Weekends only) - The Security Officer ensures efficient and professional security operations at work sites within the appointed region. This position is a working level Security Officer who actively works onsite, securing the client’s property, location and deterring suspicious activity. Security Officers will report any suspicious activity immediately to the Security Corporal on location. Perform all essential functions of a Security Officer while at appointed site.

• Work to ensure that the assigned premises are kept safe and secure
• Regular walks around assigned perimeter
• Communicate effectively and regularly to team using assigned radio
• Identify and correct inefficiencies, liabilities, and safety hazards at appointed site
• Monitor assigned location with high degree of attentiveness to surroundings at appointed site
• Provide detailed information to authorities as needed
• Have NO use of force to protect property – Secure and Report ONLY
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or management

Required Skills / Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy
• Utilize the company’s current scheduling and approving her/his weekly hours for payroll
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail is a must
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and adaptability to other related software
• Judgement and high level of integrity
• High initiative and reliability
• Ability to work in a culture of diversity, inclusivity, collaboration, and teamwork
• Safely and legally operate a motor vehicle; Must have a valid and current Driver’s License

Physical Demands

• Must be able to sit upright, stand, or walk for 100% of the shift as needed
• Must be able to quickly ascend and descend stairs and move as needed to secure premises
• Must be able to engage quickly physically to de-escalate or respond to security or safety threats
• Must be able to regularly get in and out of vehicles to perform tasksMust have excellent visual and auditory acuity to see, hear, and interpret observable people, things, behavior, and speech.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.

Position Type and Expected Work Conditions

• Involves work assignments that vary in days of the week and time of day to relate to the 24/7 security operations of the client
• Travel to other locations may be needed
• Both indoors and outdoors possible, regardless of weather
• If Special Events Security Officer – hours will vary are based off event schedule

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED
• Required to make any/all continued training/education classes provided by Premier Security Solutions, relevant to position
• Law enforcement, public safety, or military experience, preferred

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.