Job Details
Qualifications
- 1 year
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Customer service
- Driver's License
- English
- Firearms License
- High school diploma or GED
- Microsoft Office
- Military
- Security
- Supervising experience
- Time management
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Job Description
We are looking for Armed and Unarmed Security Officers for multiple locations in the Detroit Metro Area.
Securatech/Securatech Guard Services is a certified Veteran Friendly Employer with the Michigan Veteran Affairs Agency. Veterans, Military Spouses, Reservists, and National Guardsmen are encouraged to apply.
**Securatech Guard Services now offers a CPL course for candidates who do not currently have a Concealed Pistol License**
SECURITY OFFICER JOB DESCRIPTION
ORGANIZATION: Securatech Guard Services
JOB OVERVIEW
Working as part of a team or independently, Securatech Guard Services’ Security Officers will play an integral role in creating peace of mind for the company’s clients by protecting their assets and personnel, minimizing risk, and ensuring overall safety and compliance at a variety of client locations.
Securatech Guard Services operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Security Officers are expected to be available to work all shifts including holidays and weekends.
Security Officers report to a Site Supervisor or higher-ranking officers and serve as a member of the Guard Services team. This position supports the needs and activities of the company, supervisors/managers, and other personnel. Officers must also be able to display a friendly and helpful attitude while working with fellow associates and clients.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Security Officers are responsible for deterring criminal activity and securing a variety of client locations. These locations may include but are not limited to schools, retail locations, business parks, warehouses, government buildings, and on occasion special events. Specific duties for this role will include:
- Checking electronic and mechanical devices that require monitoring and recording and reporting any abnormal conditions.
- Ensuring that facilities and restricted areas are properly secured.
- Verifying the need for entry and logging entry and exit for all visitors.
- Rendering first-responder services to all emergencies and incidents within the scope of your training.
- Preparing written daily activity and incident reports.
- Using various computer applications.
- Using various manuals and automated equipment such as fire extinguishers, first aid supplies, etc.
- Providing access control, security, and customer interface at fixed posts to include lobby entry points, reception areas, and event-related assignments.
- Answering phone calls and documenting all messages and requests.
- Performing specialized additional duties relating to controlling computer systems and facility access as needed.
- Ensures operation of equipment by practicing use; completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; notifying supervisor of needed repairs; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
- Responding appropriately to incidents of theft, robbery, assault, destruction of property, or any other threat to client assets and personnel.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Preferred Experience: o 3-5 years of security experience (preferably armed) within the past 5 years OR o 3 years of military service (active or reserves) OR o Graduate from a Police Officer Standard Training/Police Academy (POST/MCOLES) course OR o 60 college credits, Criminal Justice/Police Science preferred OR o Reasonable combination of the above.
QUALIFICATIONS
You must be motivated, engaged, ambitious, and looking to build a long-term career. This is not a desk job, and you must be prepared to work as part of a team, acting quickly and professionally as you respond to urgent, potentially stressful situations. You must also display excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills as you will interact with a variety of clients, and staff in addition to external visitors.
Please note: Hire for this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a thorough background check, including criminal, motor vehicle, credit and education history, previous work experience/references, and a drug screen.
The minimum requirement to become an Security Officer are as follows:
- 18 years of age or older for Unarmed Positions that are not at a cannabis location
- 21 years of age or older for Armed Positions or cannabis locations
- Must maintain a valid State of Michigan Concealed Pistol License (CPL) OR Ohio or Indiana equivalent (if a resident of either state). - For Armed Positions
- Availablity to work a flexible schedule, including days, nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- US Citizen or Permanent Resident.
- Able to provide proof that you are eligible to work in the US.
- Speak, read, and write English.
- Strong listening, organizational, oral, and written communication skills for multi-tasking effectively.
- Be able to pass a background investigation.
- Be able to pass a drug screen.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Work effectively with limited supervision.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Well-organized with a customer-oriented approach
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Must be capable of frequent and prolonged walking, standing, sitting, and stooping up to 12 hours per day, either indoors or outdoors, during daytime or nighttime hours.
- Must be able to bend, stretch, stand for extended periods of time, climb stairs, reach, twist, sit, walk and/or run.
- Must be able to move 50 lbs.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.50 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
- 1 year
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
Application Question(s):
- Were you referred to Securatech Guard Services by one of our current employees?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Military: 1 year (Preferred)
- Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred)
- Law Enforcement, Fire Service, or EMS: 1 year (Preferred)
- Security: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
- English (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- Concealed Pistol License (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person