College Security Officer

About the role

DK Security is Michigan’s fastest growing security company, established in 1995. We provide uniform security, event staff security, loss prevention services, and more. This role offers an opportunity to grow, develop, and work as part of a team in a position that serves a critical purpose.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Guard posts at the entry/exit points of client buildings and grounds.
• Conduct foot and/or vehicle patrols of the interior and exterior of the grounds to ensure a safe and secure environment.
• Ensure unauthorized persons do not enter restricted areas.
• Check for employee, vendor, and visitor identifications.
• Monitor for suspicious people, packages, and activities.
• Follow site-specific post guidelines.
• Document daily activities and report all incidents.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED), per MCL 338.106717(2). (Must be at least 21 years old and hold a Michigan CPL or LEOSA card for armed security work).
• Must not have been convicted of any felonies, per MCL 338.106010(1)(c).
• Must not have been convicted of misdemeanors related to dishonesty, fraud, impersonation of law enforcement, assault, weapons, unauthorized sale of information or evidence, controlled substances (including marijuana), or two or more alcohol-related offenses, per MCL 338.106010(1)(c).
• Must pass a drug screening at hire and randomly thereafter (including for marijuana).
• Must adhere to the company’s Uniform and Appearance policy and present a friendly, positive, and professional image.
• Must possess excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to de-escalate situations non-confrontationally.
• Must fluently read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must be willing to become CPR/First Aid/AED certified and capable of administering care in emergencies.
• Must be able to move quickly, including running short distances, to respond in emergencies.
• Must be able to sit, stand, and walk long distances, including navigating stairs, for the duration of the shift (8-12 hours).
• Must be able to work indoors or outdoors during all seasons.
• Must be able to hear conversations (in person or via 2-way radio) in noisy environments.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds (70 lbs. if working as an armed security officer).
• Must be able to work independently with little or no supervision.

Schedule

Saturday & Sunday, 0000-0800 (12:00 AM – 8:00 AM).

Pay

$18.50 per hour.

Benefits

• Part-Time Benefit Package (not available to part-time on-call or temporary employees).
• Must be employed at least 1 year while maintaining an average of 20+ hours per week at the time of eligibility to qualify.
• Benefits are offered once every November to eligible employees.
• Eligibility may be lost if availability changes and scheduling cannot meet the required hours.

Location

Benton Harbor, MI.

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.