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Security Guard

Focus: HOPE
Detroit, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 1/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/14/2026

Description

Job Title: Security Guard (Eastside Food Center)

Department: Security

Reports To: Security Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt


General Statement of Duties:

Provide telephone support at a switchboard without continuous supervision and reception of visitors and guests. Utilize a moderate degree independent judgment involving the ability to make decisions based on established routines and procedures with the supervisor available to handle unusual situations. Work duties involve a high degree of accuracy and coordination.  


Major Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide varied telephone services quickly and accurately.
  • Telephone key personnel in case of an emergency.
  • Receive, greet, and direct visitors and guests.
  • Contribute to a pleasant, effective, and coordinated work environment.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.
  • Work at other Focus: HOPE locations as needed.


 Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
  • Proficient in Outlook.
  • Ability to interact with staff, students, parents, and visitors,while remaining professional, polite, and courteous.
  • Excellent observational skills and attention to detail.
  • Authoritative verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations.
  • Ability to learn the layout of the property and buildings.
  • Strong commitment to civil and human rights.
  • High level of oral communication skills.
  • Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions.
  • Knowledge of trouble diagnosing procedures and ability to route to technical support.
  • High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.

Education and Experience:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Security guard training certification is a plus, but not required.
  • Previous experience a plus, but not required.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to patrol the property and access areas quickly.
  • Physically able to capture and detain individuals if necessary.
  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and monitoring surveillance equipment.
  • Possible prolonged periods of standing.
  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds at a time.



Requirements

 Required Skills/Abilities

  • Must have a valid Driver's License (No exceptions).
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software. 
  • Proficient in Outlook. 
  • Ability to interact with staff, students, parents, and visitors at school while remaining professional, polite, and courteous.  
  • Excellent observational skills and attention to detail. 
  • Authoritative verbal communication skills. 
  • Ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations. 
  • Ability to learn the layout of the property and buildings. 
  • Strong commitment to civil and human rights. 
  • High level of oral communication skills .
  • Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions. 
  • Knowledge of trouble diagnosing procedures and ability to route to technical support. 
  • High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others 

Education and Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent required. 
  • Security guard training certification is a plus, but not required. 
  • Previous experience a plus, but not required. 


Physical Requirements

  • Ability to patrol the property and access areas quickly. 
  • Physically able to capture and detain individuals if necessary. 
  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and monitoring surveillance equipment. 
  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds at a time. 

Supervision Required:

Perform duties under the supervision of the Security Manager.


What can we offer you for all your hard work?

Benefits:

  • Paid Vacation Time
  • Paid Sick Time
  • 13 Paid Holidays Per Year
  • 401K Match
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life and AD&D (Employer Paid)
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D
  • AFLAC (Voluntary)
  • Short Term Disability (Voluntary)
  • Long Term Disability (Employer Paid)
  • EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
  • FSA Plan (Flex Spending Account)
  • Paid Parental Leave (Up to 4 Weeks)

 

Focus: HOPE is an equal opportunity employer. Focus: HOPE does not discriminate in its hiring, promotion, transfer, discipline, or termination practices against any employee based on race, gender, religion, national origin, age, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, or handicap or disability unrelated to an employee’s ability to perform his or her job. As a part of this commitment, Focus: HOPE will insure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please email 725@focushope.edu describing the accommodation.




 


 

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