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, development, and teamwork in a professional setting.

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.
• Look for suspicious persons, packages, and activities.
• Provide first aid or other medical treatment in emergencies, if needed.
• Operate x-ray and/or metal detection equipment where deployed.
• Follow site-specific post guidelines.
• Report hazardous conditions and 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/evidence, 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.
• Ability to see clearly at least 20 feet away (with glasses/contacts if needed).
• Ability to hear conversations in loud environments (in-person or via radio).
• Ability to use a smartphone or computer for emails and online training.
• Fluency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English.
• Professionalism and excellent customer service skills.
• Strong personal integrity and a positive attitude.
• Must complete required trainings on time and adhere to all client and company policies.

Benefits

Part-time employees averaging 20+ hours per week may become eligible for benefits after one year of employment:

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

Benefits are offered annually in November. Eligibility may be lost if work availability changes and scheduling needs are not met.

Pay

$19.40/hour

Schedule

Part-time position available.