Security Officer - Airport

DK Security; Kentwood (MI); On-site; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading security firm in Michigan as a Security Officer. This part-time role involves various responsibilities, including access control and foot patrols, ensuring a safe environment for clients. Ideal candidates are reliable, friendly, and willing to follow procedures. Enjoy competitive pay and benefits while working in a supportive team atmosphere.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Medical Leave

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a valid Driver's License with a good driving record.
• Must be willing to become CPR/1st Aide/AED Certified.

Responsibilities

• Ensure only authorized individuals have access to the site.
• Conduct foot patrols to monitor security and safety.
• Perform vehicle inspections for entering facilities.

Skills

Reliability

Customer Service

De-escalation Techniques

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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

COVID-19 Statement: Security is an essential industry and DK Security has been, and will continue to be, hiring new employees for our constantly growing business. For safety we have made changes to our interview and hiring process - transitioning to virtual interviews and online training to limit the number of persons, and amount of time employees spend, at our offices. We are in constant communication with our clients to review and update procedures and practices that meet or exceed government recommendations.

Perks

• Pay Rate: $18/hr - $19/hr
• Benefits (eligibility requirements apply): medical, dental, vision, life insurance, group accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, and paid medical leave.
  
  

Current Openings

• Part Time
• Second Shift
• 5:30pm-Midnight/Last Flight (can be midnight or 3 AM for last flight)
• Third Shift
• 4:00am-10:30am
• Weekend Availability Required
• 24 hours a week
  

LOCATION: Kentwood, MI

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: As an unarmed Security Officer at DK Security, your duties may vary depending on the site you are working. Officers at this site will be working multiple customer service positions.

Additional Responsibilities May Include

• Access Control - Ensure only authorized individuals are allowed access to the site and ensuring vehicles leaving facilities are not leaving with unauthorized goods and materials.
• Foot Patrol - Walk the interior and exterior of the various buildings on site, keeping an eye out for security, safety, or maintenance issues.
• Monitor Exit Lanes - Access control of visitors trying to re-enter concourse
• Vehicle Inspections - Random screening of vehicle entering the facility.
  
  

SUCCESS as a Security Officer at DK Security will look like:

• Reliability - Report for your shift on time, presentable, and in the prescribed uniform.
• Friendly Personality- Being able to balance our expectations of outstanding customer service while maintaining client policies and enforcing rules.
• Following Company and Client Policies - Be able to read and interpret written post guidelines, follow procedures as outlined and ensure all tasks are completed throughout the shift.
• Use of De-escalation Techniques - Being able to defuse situations through verbal judo and other communication tactics.
  
  

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Must have either a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 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.
• Must be able to successfully pass a drug test at the time of hire and randomly thereafter.
• Must present a friendly, positive, and professional image.
• Must be willing to become CPR/1st Aide/AED Certified
• Must have a valid Driver's License with a good driving record.
• Less than 3 moving violations in the last 3 years
• Less than 2 at-fault accidents in the last 3 years
• No other major violations in the last 3 years.
• Physical Requirements:
• Must be able to sit, stand or walk for the duration of the shift, including walking long distances, and possibly up and down stairs
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be readily able to respond to emergency situations
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
  

WHAT TO EXPECT (Next steps may vary depending on the position you are applying for)

• Phone Interview - Review of our basic qualifications as well as your work history and future goals.
• Virtual or On-site Interview - Interview with the Recruiter or Site Supervisor. Get the opportunity to see the site location and understand what the role entails.
• Job Offer - Talk to our Recruiter about the specifics of the job offer, as well as next steps in the On-Boarding process.
• Background Check & Online On-Boarding Activities
• In-Office Orientation
• Basic Officer Training - Video and Hands-on training regarding skills and techniques important for all Security Officers.
• Meet with our HR Team - Complete your onboarding process, in-house drug testing, issuing of uniforms, and photo ID badge, meet with your Operations Manager.
• On the Job Training (OJT) - Depending on the site location, you will complete anywhere from 2-40+ hours of On-The-Job training, learning the client-specific policies and procedures of the location you're assigned to.
  

By submitting your application, you agree to be contacted via phone, email, and/or text message regarding your candidacy, scheduling, and other instructions on how to move forward in our hiring process.

Education Requirements (Any)

High School Diploma or GED

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other, Information Technology, and Management

• Industries

  Security and Investigations

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