Security Specialist jobs in Benton Harbor, MI

SCOPE: Uniform Security Officers are responsible for protecting the construction site’s building, equipment, grounds, assets, employees, and visitors against criminal activity, vandalism, accidents, and fires, as well as providing outstanding customer service. For these assignments, our Uniform Security Officers will utilize their personal vehicles as a workspace, and will utilize their personal cell phones as a means to report on and off duty for each work shift.

SCHEDULE:

• 1st Shift 7am to 3pm
• 2nd Shift 5:30pm to 11pm
• 3rd Shift 11pm to 7am
• Days: 6am to 6pm
• Nights: 6pm to 6am
• Part time 0-29hrs/week
• Flexibility and availability to work other sites could allow an ACA Full-Time (30-39 hours / week) status

COMPENSATION: 

• Rate of Pay: $17.09/hour
• Benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, group accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, and Paid Medical Leave (eligibility requirements apply).

LOCATION: Covert, MI

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.