Job Description
Overview 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 can provide you an opportunity to grow, develop and meet new people in a professional setting. We offer you the opportunity to enjoy the atmosphere of working on a team in a position that serves a critical purpose. DK has earned a reputable name in the security industry thanks to our outstanding officers that work in the field, and we cannot wait to have you join our team!
Job Skills / Requirements APPLICANTS MUST HAVE PRIOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OR MILITARY EXPERIENCE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION SCOPE: Security Officers are responsible for protecting the site’s building, grounds, assets, employees, and visitors against criminal activity, accidents, fires, and natural disasters, as well as providing outstanding customer service. The Armed Court Officer will be expected to escort defendants to Court and remand them when requested by the Judge.
Schedule - 1st shift (0830-1700 or 0830-1630hrs) availability varies between Monday - Friday.
- Part Time 0-29hrs
Compensation - Rate of Pay: $26.52 per hour
LOCATION: Grand Rapids, MI - Specific Duties (Based on Post Guidelines)
- Access Control – Static post at access points, doorways, building lobbies, reception areas, etc. Check for employee and vendor identifications. Ensure unauthorized persons do not enter restricted areas.
- Foot Patrols – Walk interior and exterior of the site to check that entrances, doors, windows, and vents are locked and secure against break-ins. Document security, safety, and maintenance issues.
- Remote Monitor – Monitor surroundings on closed-circuit television, allow/deny site access with remote access control.
- Response – May provide first aid or other medical treatment in emergency situations. Facilitate for First Responders, crime/fire/medical, with emergency situations that may occur on site.
- Other – Duties that may be client or site unique.
SUCCESS as a Security Officer at DK Security will look like:
- Reliability - Report for your shift on time, presentable, and in the prescribed uniform.
- Friendly Personality- Being able to balance our expectations of outstanding customer service while maintaining client policies and enforcing rules.
- Following Company and Client Policies - Be able to read and interpret written post guidelines, follow procedures as outlined and ensure all tasks are completed throughout the shift.
- Use of De-escalation Techniques - Being able to defuse situations through verbal judo and other communication tactics.
Qualifications - Must be at least 21 years of age or older.
- Must be a current holder of a valid, unexpired Michigan CPL or be licensed to carry a concealed weapon in the State of Michigan. Applicants without a current CPL or who are not eligible to carry under the LEOSA law will NOT be considered.
- Must have prior experience in a law enforcement or military position
- Must have either a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Must be of good moral character and have the ability to pass an extensive 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, is required.
- Must be able to pass a psychological evaluation.
- Must be able to successfully pass a drug test at the time of hire and annually thereafter.
- Must possess excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Must be able to read and write in the English language and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating procedures, maintenance instructions and reports.
- Must have reliable transportation
- Driving Qualifications
Education Requirements (All)
High School Diploma or GED
Certification Requirements (All)
Michigan Concealed Pistol License (CPL)
LEOSA Credential
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Part time, Remote work, Shift work, Day shift, Monday to Friday,