Security Officer

About the Role

DK Security is Michigan’s fastest growing security company, established in 1995. We offer an opportunity to grow, develop, and meet new people in a professional setting, enjoying a team atmosphere in a position that serves a critical purpose.

Availability

• 1st Shift: 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday
• Flexible availability and willingness to work on short notice.

Compensation

• Rate of Pay: $17.65/hour
• Benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, group accident, short term disability, identity theft protection, and Paid Medical Leave (eligibility requirements apply).

Location

• Battle Creek

Key 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.
• May 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.
• Will NOT smoke while in DK Uniform, on or off duty.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 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 have the ability 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 be able to successfully pass a drug test at the time of hire and randomly thereafter.
• Must have impeccable grooming (i.e., ability to adhere to our Appearance and Grooming policy).
• 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 and the ability to solve problems and de-escalate situations in a non-confrontational manner.
• Ability 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.
• Willing to become CPR/1st Aide/AED Certified (prior certification is preferred).
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.

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 to 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 in 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.