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Security Officer

DK Security
Kalamazoo, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/1/2025
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

SCOPE: The primary purpose of the uniformed officer's presence is to make sure everyone is safe, be a visual presence and deterrent for all staff and patrons. Respond when needed to deescalate situation by being calm and assertive. Officers will be posted at the front doors screening patients as they enter and directing them to wherever they may need to go.

Schedule

  • Tuesday - Wednesday 2PM-8:30PM
  • Friday 2PM-6:30PM
  • Rotating Saturdays 8:30AM-1:30PM

Compensation

  • Rate of Pay: $18.67/hour
  • Benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, group accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, and Paid Medical Leave (eligibility requirements apply).

LOCATION: Kalamazoo

Job Description/Responsibilities

  • Must provide excellent customer service when dealing with Clients, Customers, Co-Workers, etc.
  • Guard posts – this may include outdoor positions, building lobbies or reception areas.
  • Will utilize your personal cell phone to make hourly wellness phone calls into the DK Command Center during the overnight shifts.
  • Conduct hourly foot patrol of interior and exterior to check entrances, doors, windows and vents are locked and secure against break-ins; and take inventory of the equipment on-site.
  • Ensure unauthorized persons do not enter restricted areas.
  • Check for employee and vendor identifications.
  • Look for suspicious persons, packages and activities.
  • Must follow site specific post guidelines; including but not limited to:
  • Will report potentially hazardous conditions and items in need of repair including lighting, plumbing, wet floors, etc.
  • 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, is required.
  • Must be able to successfully pass a drug test at the time of hire and annually thereafter; which will test for the use of legal and illegal drugs, including marijuana.
  • Must have a working cell phone and ability to make hourly wellness calls.
  • Must have a reliable vehicle and willingness to travel to multiple locations.
  • 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. These include the ability to read and write the English language and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating procedures, maintenance instructions and reports.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email. All scheduling and major employee communications will be communicated via email.
  • Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
  • Must have flexible availability and willingness to work on short notice.

By submitting your application, you agree to be contacted via phone, email, and/or text message regarding your candidacy, scheduling, and other instructions on how to move forward in our hiring process.

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Education Requirements (Any)

High School Diploma or GED

Certification Requirements (Any)

Michigan Driver License

Additional Information / Benefits

Benefits: Paid Sick Days

Salary : $19

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