Overnight Security Officer

About the Role

As a Security Officer at DK Security, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the safety and security of our clients' properties. Your duties will vary depending on the specific contract, offering a diverse and challenging work environment. This is NOT an armed security position. Weapons are not permitted on the premises.

Key Responsibilities

• Customer Service: Assist client staff, visitors, and coworkers while maintaining a positive and professional demeanor.
• Observe and Report: Stay alert for suspicious activities and incidents.
• Security Presence: Maintain a professional appearance and stand guard in and around building lobbies, reception areas, control centers, etc.
• Security Officer: Conduct foot and/or vehicle patrols of assigned areas.
• Access Control: Ensure unauthorized persons do not enter restricted areas, check employee and vendor IDs, and follow proper access procedures.
• Safety Patrol: Ensure a safe and secure environment, enforcing policies and procedures, and reporting safety concerns.
• Emergency Response: Assist in emergencies, including administering CPR/First Aid/AED care and communicating with emergency personnel.
• Security Liaison: Maintain professional communication with client staff, follow through with client requests, and update the site supervisor/operations manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Smart mobile phone or computer for checking emails and completing online training.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent certification).
• Must pass a drug screening (including for marijuana, as company contracts with the federal government).
• Must not have been convicted of any felonies.
• Must not have been convicted of misdemeanors related to dishonesty, fraud, impersonation of law enforcement, assault, weapons, unauthorized sale of information or evidence, controlled substances (including for marijuana), or two or more alcohol-related offenses.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk (including up and down stairs) for 8-12 hours at a time.
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Must be CPR, First Aid, and AED certified (Child, Infant, and Adult), or willing to become certified and be physically capable of administering lifesaving care.
• Ability to see clearly at least 20 feet away (assisted with glasses or contact lenses if necessary).
• Ability to hear conversations in loud environments (in-person or via radio).
• Ability to fluently read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Professional and excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent personal integrity and a positive attitude.
• Ability to complete required trainings on time and adhere to all client and company policies.

Additional Information

• No prior experience is required.
• Military veterans and individuals with security, firefighting, department of corrections, or law enforcement experience are encouraged to apply.
• Shift Opening(s): Various days (Monday - Sunday) - 2nd and 3rd shifts - weekends required.
• Rate of Pay: $17.00 - $18.00/hour.