Security Officer

Job Title: Security Officer

About the Role

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

Availability

• Shift: 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, Paid Medical Leave (eligibility requirements apply).

Location

• Battle Creek

Key Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to clients, customers, and co-workers.
• Guard posts, including building lobbies or reception areas.
• Conduct hourly foot patrols of interior and exterior to ensure entrances, doors, windows, and vents are locked and secure.
• Ensure unauthorized persons do not enter restricted areas.
• Check 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 (e.g., lighting, plumbing, wet floors).
• Document daily activities and incident reports.
• Officers will NOT smoke while in DK Uniform, on or off duty.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Age: Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Criminal Background Check: 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.
• Drug Test: Must successfully pass a drug test at the time of hire and randomly thereafter.
• Grooming: Impeccable grooming is required (ability to adhere to Appearance and Grooming policy).
• Professional Image: Present a friendly, positive, professional image to clients, employees, supervisors, managers, and the general public.
• Transportation: Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to various locations.
• Driving Record: 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.
• Certifications: Willingness to become CPR/1st Aide/AED Certified (prior certification is preferred).
• Physical Requirements:
• Physically and mentally sound.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms, and to hold objects.
• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for 8-12 hour shifts, including walking long distances and climbing stairs.
• Readily able to respond to emergency situations.
• Ability to work in or outdoors during all seasons.
• Ability to hear conversations (in person or via 2-way radio) in noisy environments.
• Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Work Independence: Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to solve problems and de-escalate situations in a non-confrontational manner.
• Language Proficiency: Ability to read and write the English language and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating procedures, maintenance instructions, and reports.