Job Description

Security Specialist - $19/hr (West MI)
Holland, MI, United States of America

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's Officers are known for their professionalism, hospitality, and customer service.  While we do provide great opportunities for those in the Criminal Justice field, many of our Officers have come from a variety of other industries such as Retail, Food Service, Manufacturing, and Warehousing.
 
 
Security could be your next great opportunity!
 
 

Job Skills / Requirements

 

COVID-19 Statement: Security is an essential industry and DK Security has been, and will continue to be, hiring new employees for our constantly growing business.  For safety we have made changes to our interview and hiring process - transitioning to virtual interviews and online training to limit the number of persons, and amount of time employees spend, at our offices.  We are in constant communication with our clients to review and update procedures and practices that meet or exceed government recommendations.

SITE HIGHLIGHTS: We are currently hiring for construction sites, manfacturing plants, and seasonal outdoor sites. 

PERKS: 

  • Pay Rate: $19.00 / hour (pay rate set by current contract; subject to future increases)
  • Benefits (eligibility requirements apply): medical, dental, vision, life insurance, group accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, and paid medical leave. 
 

CURRENT OPENING:

FULL TIME with Benefits

1st or 3rd shift

  • 12 HR Shifts: 7PM-7AM 
    • Monday through Wednesday and every other Sunday 
  • Rotating Schedule 4 Days on 3 Days Off 
    • 1st week 36 hours
    • 2nd week 48 hours  

LOCATION:  Holland, MI
 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: As an unarmed Security Officer at DK Security, your duties may vary depending on the site you are working. This opening will utilize your own vehicle on a construction site as a mobile post. Additional responsibilities include:

  • Access Control - Ensure only authorized individuals are allowed access to the site.
  • Foot Patrol - Walk the interior and exterior of the various buildings on site, keeping an eye out for security, safety, or maintenance issues.
 

SUCCESS as a Security Officer at DK Security will look like:

  • Reliability - Report for your shift on time, presentable, and in the prescribed uniform.
  • Friendly Personality- Being able to balance our expectations of outstanding customer service while maintaining client policies and enforcing rules.
  • Following Company and Client Policies - Be able to read and interpret written post guidelines, follow procedures as outlined and ensure all tasks are completed throughout the shift.
  • Use of De-escalation Techniques - Being able to defuse situations through verbal judo and other communication tactics.
 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
  • Must have either a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
  • May NOT have any felony convictions and must be able to pass a criminal background check in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
  • Must be able to successfully pass a drug test at the time of hire and randomly thereafter.
  • Must present a friendly, positive, and professional image.
  • Must be willing to become CPR/1st Aide/AED Certified
  • Must have a valid Driver's License with a good driving record.
    • Less than 3 moving violations in the last 3 years
    • Less than 2 at-fault accidents in the last 3 years
    • No other major violations in the last 3 years.
  • Physical Requirements:
    • Must be able to sit, stand or walk for the duration of the shift, including walking long distances, and possibly up and down stairs
    • Must be able to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
    • Must be readily able to respond to emergency situations
  • Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
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.

Law Enforcement, Military and Veterans are Encouraged to Apply!

Education Requirements (Any)

High School Diploma or GED

This job reports to the Site Supervisor / Operations Manager

This is a Full-Time position 2nd Shift, 3rd Shift, Every other Sunday .