Armed Security Officer - Military Base

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 offers opportunities to grow, develop, and meet new people in a professional setting. We provide a team-oriented atmosphere in a position that serves a critical purpose. DK has earned a reputable name in the security industry thanks to our outstanding officers.

About the role

This position is located in Alpena, MI. 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 perform vehicle patrols around the grounds.

Responsibilities

• Customer Relations – Highly reliant on customer relations with clients, resident families, and residents.
• Access Control – Ensure only authorized individuals are allowed access to the site.
• Camera Monitoring – Monitor CCTV for safety and security concerns.
• Foot Patrol – Patrol the interior and exterior of various buildings on site, watching for security, safety, or maintenance issues.
• Mobile Patrol – 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 – including building lobbies, gates, reception areas, control centers, etc.
• Conduct periodic foot patrols of assigned locations.
• Ensure unauthorized persons do not enter restricted areas.
• Enforce a safe and secure environment for all employees and visitors, including enforcing site policies and procedures.
• 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.
• Follow and enforce site-specific post guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

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). Compliance with federal laws regarding marijuana use is required, regardless of recreational or medicinal use.
• Must not have any felony convictions and must pass a criminal background check in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Hands-On Firearm & Use of Force Training
• CPL Initial Licensure & Renewal Reimbursement (full reimbursement for obtaining your license after 6 months of continuous employment as an Armed Security Officer in good standing, with supporting receipts).
• Voluntary Benefits:
  • Critical Illness
  • Hospital Indemnity
  • Identity Theft Protection

Pay

$20.00/hr

Schedule

Full-Time 3rd shift (1 opening available)