Armed Security Officer

Overview

DK Security is Michigan’s fastest growing security company. Established in 1995, we began as an investigations firm and expanded to uniform security, event staff security, loss prevention services, and more.

We provide a professional setting and team environment where you can grow and meet new people.

• Must have a valid CPL and Driver's License
• Firearm and Full Duty Belt Provided at No Cost
• Military veterans encouraged to apply

Armed Security Officers are responsible for protecting the site’s building, grounds, assets, employees and visitors against criminal activity. Officers will work as part of a team to control access at the entry/exit points of a local military headquarters and serve as a point of contact to all visitors and patrons.

• Part Time
• Various days Monday – Friday, 2nd Shift
• 1–3 days as needed

• Rate of Pay: $19.50 per hour
• Benefits (eligibility requirements apply): dental, vision, life insurance, group accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, and paid medical leave

Grayling, Michigan

• Must provide exceptional customer service.
• Guard posts at the entry/exit points of the local military base.
• Conduct foot and vehicle patrols of the interior and exterior of the grounds to ensure a safe and secure environment.
• Ensure unauthorized persons do not enter restricted areas.
• Check for employee, vendor, and visitor identifications.
• Look for suspicious persons, packages and activities.
• Must follow site specific post guidelines.
• Document daily activities and report all incidents.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must be at least 21 years of age or older.
• Must have a current, valid State of Michigan Concealed Pistol License.
• Must have either a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must 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 annually thereafter.
• Must be a citizen of the United States of America.
• Must have impeccable grooming (i.e., adhere to the Appearance and Grooming policy).
• Must present a friendly, positive, professional image.
• Must possess excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to solve problems and de‑escalate situations in a non‑confrontational manner.
• Must possess a valid State of Michigan driver’s license and 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.
• Must be willing to become CPR/1st Aide/AED Certified.
• Prior experience in law enforcement, military, or armed security is preferred.
• Must be able to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Physically and mentally sound.
  • Able to sit, stand or walk for the duration of the shift, including walking long distances and possibly up and down stairs.
  • Ready to respond to emergency situations.
  • Able to work outdoors during all seasons.
  • Able to hear conversations (in person or via 2‑way radio) in noisy environments.
  • Able to occasionally lift up to 70 pounds.
  • Must pass a Physical Agility Test within 90 days of hire and annually thereafter.

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.

• Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants have rights under federal employment law.
• E‑Verify Participation Poster.
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).
• Immigrant and Employee Rights – Right to Work.
• Equal Employment Opportunity – Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.