Armed Security Guard

Scope

Job Skills / Requirements
Armed Security Officers are responsible for protecting the site’s building, grounds, assets, employees, tenants and visitors against criminal activity, accidents, and fires.
Armed Security Officers in this region will protect one of the State's most critical infrastructures: our military bases!
You will work on a team to control access to the facility at all entry/exit points and will perform vehicle patrols around the grounds as well.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Time
• Payroll Deduction for Firearm & Use of Force Training
• CPL Initial Licensure & Renewal Reimbursement
• Voluntary Benefits: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Identity Theft Protection

Minimum Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old and possess a high school diploma or equivalent education certification, such as a GED, per MCL 338.106717(2).
• Must have a current, valid Concealed Pistol License (CPL).
• Must be able to pass a drug screening at the time of hire and randomly thereafter (including for marijuana).
• 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.

Compensation

$20.00/hr

Current Openings

• ACA Full-Time 2nd shift
• Part Time 3rd shift

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct foot and vehicle patrols dependent on the site location.
• Ensure only authorized individuals are allowed access to the site.
• Monitor CCTV for safety and security concerns.
• Patrol the interior and exterior of the various buildings on site, keeping an eye out for security, safety, or maintenance issues.
• Patrol parking lots, roads, building exteriors and remote locations in a security vehicle.
• Monitor Fire Alarms - Ensure fire alarms are working accurately.
• Provide excellent customer service when dealing with visitors, staff, and leadership.
• Observe and report activities and incidents at assigned client locations.
• Guard posts – this may include building lobbies, gates, reception areas, control centers, etc.
• Conduct periodic foot patrols of the assigned locations.
• Ensure unauthorized persons do not enter restricted areas.
• Ensure a safe and secure environment for all employees and visitors and will enforce policies and procedures for the site location.
• Check for employee and vendor identifications.
• Look for suspicious persons, packages, and activities.
• Respond to emergency situations.
• Maintain regular communication with clients, follow through with client requests, and keep operations managers updated on client communications.
• Follow and enforce site specific post guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements (All)

• A High School Diploma or GED Certification

Additional Information / Benefits

• DK Security is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• All applicants have rights under federal employment law.
• E-Verify Participation Poster
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)
• Immigrant and Employee Rights – Right to Work
• Equal Employment Opportunity – Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
• Benefits: Paid Sick Days