Security Officer - Municipal Building

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 much more based on the needs of our clients. DK Security offers an opportunity to grow, develop, and meet new people in a professional setting while serving a critical purpose as part of a team.

About the role

Uniformed Security Officers are responsible for protecting the site’s building, grounds, assets, employees, students, and visitors against criminal activity, accidents, fires, and natural disasters, as well as providing outstanding customer service to our customers, clients, and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service when dealing with clients, customers, co-workers, etc.
• Guard posts, including building lobbies or reception areas.
• Conduct hourly foot patrol of interior and exterior to check entrances, doors, windows, and vents are locked and secure against break-ins (includes climbing stairs).
• Ensure unauthorized persons do not enter restricted areas.
• Check for employee and vendor identifications.
• Look for suspicious persons, packages, and activities.
• Provide first aid or other medical treatment in emergency situations.
• Follow site-specific post guidelines.
• Report potentially hazardous conditions and items in need of repair, including lighting, plumbing, wet floors, etc.
• Document daily activities and incident reports.
• Do not smoke while in DK uniform, on or off duty.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Must have either a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be of good moral character and able to pass a criminal background check with no felony convictions, and no misdemeanor convictions for criminal sexual conduct or related offenses, theft, assault, illegal substances, multiple alcohol-related offenses, or crimes of moral turpitude.
• Must successfully pass a drug test at the time of hire and randomly thereafter.
• Must adhere to our Appearance and Grooming policy (impeccable grooming).
• Must present a friendly, positive, professional image to clients, employees, supervisors, managers, and the general public.
• Must possess excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to solve problems and de-escalate situations in a non-confrontational manner.
• Must be able to read and write the English language and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating procedures, maintenance instructions, and reports.
• Must have reliable transportation and be willing to travel to various locations.
• Must have a clean driving record with less than 3 moving violations in the last 3 years, less than 2 at-fault accidents in the last 3 years, and no other major violations in the last 3 years.
• Must be willing to become CPR/First Aid/AED certified (prior certification is preferred).

Physical Requirements

• Must be physically and mentally sound.
• Must be able to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Must be able to reach with hands and arms and hold objects.
• Must be able to sit, stand, or walk for 8-12 hour shifts, including walking long distances and possibly up and down stairs.
• Must be readily able to respond to emergency situations.
• 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 occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Must have flexible availability and willingness to work on short notice.

Schedule

• Wednesday to Friday, 7AM to 6PM
• Wednesday & Friday, 12PM to 6PM
• Wednesday & Thursday, 7AM to 6PM

Pay

$17.36/hour

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Group accident insurance
• Short-term disability
• Identity theft protection
• Paid Medical Leave (eligibility requirements apply)

Location: Grand Rapids