Security Officer

DK Security is Michigan’s fastest-growing security company, established in 1995. Originally an investigations firm, we’ve expanded to provide uniform security, event staff security, loss prevention services, and more. We offer opportunities for growth, professional development, and teamwork in a critical role.

About the role

Uniformed Security Officers protect buildings, grounds, assets, employees, students, and visitors from criminal activity, accidents, fires, and natural disasters. They also provide outstanding customer service to clients, customers, and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to clients, customers, and co-workers.
• Guard posts, including building lobbies or reception areas.
• Conduct hourly foot patrols of interior and exterior areas to check entrances, doors, windows, and vents for security (includes climbing stairs).
• Monitor surroundings using closed-circuit television.
• Ensure unauthorized persons do not enter restricted areas.
• Check employee and vendor identifications.
• Identify suspicious persons, packages, and activities.
• Provide first aid or medical treatment in emergencies, if needed.
• Operate x-ray and/or metal detection equipment where deployed.
• Follow site-specific post guidelines.
• Report hazardous conditions or items needing repair (e.g., lighting, plumbing, wet floors).
• Document daily activities and incident reports.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED).
• Must pass a drug screening at hire and randomly thereafter (including for marijuana; federal compliance required).
• No felony convictions.
• No misdemeanor convictions related to dishonesty, fraud, impersonation of law enforcement, assault, weapons, unauthorized sale of information, controlled substances (including marijuana), or two or more alcohol-related offenses.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk (including stairs) for 8–12 hours at a time.
• Clear vision (20 feet or more, corrected if necessary).
• Ability to hear conversations in loud environments (in-person or via radio).
• Proficiency in using a smartphone or computer for emails and online training.
• Fluent in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English.
• Professional demeanor with excellent customer service skills.
• Strong personal integrity and a positive attitude.
• Timely completion of required trainings and adherence to company/client policies.

Benefits

Part-time employees averaging 20+ hours per week become eligible for benefits after one year of employment. Eligibility is reviewed annually in November and may change if scheduling availability reduces hours below requirements.

• Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity
• Voluntary Critical Illness
• Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay

$20.00/hour

Schedule

Part-time and ACA full-time positions available.

Location: Southfield, MI