Copy of Veteran Home Security Officer (West MI)

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

COVID-19 Statement:  Security is an essential industry and DK Security has been, and will continue to be, hiring new employees for our constantly growing business.  For safety we have made changes to our interview and hiring process - transitioning to virtual interviews and online training to limit the number of persons, and amount of time employees spend, at our offices.  We are in constant communication with our clients to review and update procedures and practices that meet or exceed government recommendations.

PERKS:

• Pay Rate: $16.00/ hour (pay rate set by current contract; subject to future increases)
• Benefits (eligibility requirements apply): medical, dental, vision, life insurance, group accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, and paid medical leave. 

CURRENT OPENINGS:

• Friday and Saturday 1sts

LOCATION: Grand Rapids, MI

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: As an unarmed Security Officer at DK Security, your duties may vary depending on the site you are working. Officers will conduct foot and vehicle patrols dependent on the site location.  Additional responsibilities may include:

• Customer Relations - This site is highly reliant on customer relations with clients, resident families, and residents.
• Access Control - Ensure only authorized individuals are allowed access to the site.
• Camera Monitoring - Monitor CCTV for safety and security concerns.
• Foot Patrol - Walk the interior and exterior of the various buildings on site, keeping an eye out for security, safety, or maintenance issues.
• Mobile Patrol - Patrol parking lots, roads, building exteriors and remote locations in a security vehicle.
• Monitor Fire Alarms - Ensure fire alarms are working accurately

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 18 years of age or older.
• Must have either a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• May NOT have any felony convictions and must be able to pass a criminal background check in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
• Must be able to successfully pass a drug test at the time of hire and randomly thereafter.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
• Must present a friendly, positive, and professional image.
• Must be willing to become CPR/1^st Aide/AED Certified
• Must have a valid Driver's License with a good driving record.
• • Less than 3 moving violations in the last 3 years
  • Less than 2 at-fault accidents in the last 3 years

Education Requirements (All)

High School Diploma or GED