Event Staff Security

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 more based on the needs of our clients. We offer opportunities to grow, develop, and meet new people in a professional setting while serving a critical purpose as part of a team.

About the role

Event Staff Security Officers utilize their outstanding customer service skills to provide crowd control services for events such as concerts, sporting events, trade shows, and conferences at various locations. Officers ensure the safety of patrons, employees, and visitors at both large and small-scale events.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of patrons, guests, and performers
• Maintain DK Security’s hospitality brand with all clients, guests, and co-workers
• Control access to event venues
• Follow venue-specific guidelines
• Conduct foot patrols
• Report for shifts on time, presentable, and in the prescribed uniform
• Balance outstanding customer service with enforcement of client policies and rules
• Use de-escalation techniques to defuse situations through verbal judo and other communication tactics

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old and have at least a high school diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED)
• Must not have been convicted of any felonies
• 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
• Must pass a drug screening at the time of 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 in a non-confrontational manner
• Must be able to fluently read, write, speak, and understand English
• If driving company or client vehicles, or using your own vehicle for work, must possess a valid Michigan driver’s license with a clean driving record (fewer than 3 moving violations, fewer than 2 at-fault accidents, and no major violations in the last 3 years)
• 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 physically and mentally sound and able to remain alert during shifts (armed officers must complete a psychological evaluation)
• 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 use hands and fingers to manipulate keys, tools, and other equipment
• 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

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED

Pay

$18.00/hour (site dependent)

Schedule

• Current openings: Evenings and weekends (limited day shifts)

Locations

Clarkston, MI and Sterling Heights, MI (Southeast Michigan)