Event Staff Security

Overview

DK Security is Michigan’s fastest growing security company, established in 1995. We started as an investigations firm but now provide a variety of services including uniform security, event staff security, loss prevention, and more. We offer opportunities for growth, development, and meeting new people in a professional environment. Our reputation in the security industry is built on the quality of our officers who serve in the field, and we welcome you to join our team!

Job Skills / Requirements

• Event Staff Security Officers utilize outstanding customer service skills to provide crowd control services for events such as concerts, sporting events, trade shows, and conferences.
• Ensure the safety of patrons, employees, and visitors at large and small scale events.
• Responsibilities may include: Safety and wellbeing of patrons, guests, and performers; Hospitality Security brand with all clients, guests, and co-workers; Access Control; Must follow venue specific guidelines; Foot Patrol.
• Reliability: Report for shifts on time, presentable, and in prescribed uniform.
• Friendly Personality: Balance expectations of outstanding customer service while maintaining client policies and enforcing rules.
• Use of De-escalation Techniques: Defuse situations through verbal judo and other communication tactics.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Must be at least 21 years old and hold a Michigan CPL or LEOSA card for armed security positions.
• No felony convictions.
• No misdemeanor convictions 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.
• Pass a drug screening at the time of hire and randomly thereafter (including for marijuana).
• Adhere to company’s Uniform and Appearance policy and maintain a friendly, positive, and professional image.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to de-escalate situations in a non-confrontational manner.
• Valid State of Michigan driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Become CPR/First Aid/AED certified and capable of administering care in emergency situations.
• Ability to move quickly, including running short distances, to respond in emergency situations.
• Physically and mentally sound and able to remain alert while on duty.
• Armed security officers must complete a psychological evaluation upon hire.
• Able to sit, stand, and walk long distances, including navigating stairs, for the duration of the shift (8-12 hours).
• Able to work indoors or outdoors during all seasons.
• Able to use hands and fingers to manipulate keys, tools, and other equipment.
• Able to hear conversations (in person or via 2-way radio) in noisy environments.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds (70 lbs. if working as an armed security officer).
• Able to work independently with little or no supervision.