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Service Guard General

City of Detroit

100 Mack Avenue, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Aug 2026

💰 $38,207/yr($31,980/yr – $38,207/yr)

About the role

Posting number: 202504632016DDOTSGDJ4

Department: Dept of Transportation

Division: DDOT Risk Management

Job classification: Service Guard General

Posting type: Open

Categories: Building & Safety, Public Safety, Safety, Security

Summary

The City of Detroit's Department of Transportation (DDOT), Risk Management division, is currently accepting applications for Service Guard(s).

Under general supervision, patrols and guards municipal property against trespass, vandalism, sabotage, fire, and theft, averts disorderly conduct on municipal property and provides other safety services.

Examples of duties

1. Guards and patrols building and grounds.
2. Guards equipment and property.
3. Observes, detects and intervenes to deter and disrupt illegal, unauthorized or dishonest activities and practices.
4. Maintains order in crowds and disperses unauthorized gatherings.
5. Intervenes to resolve disturbances involving tenants or visitors.
6. Coordinates activities during emergencies or accidents.
7. Apprehends and detains disorderly persons or wrongdoers and summons proper authorities as circumstances dictate.
8. Discourges littering; encourages proper use and treatment of facilities; and reports safety hazards and unsanitary conditions.
9. Places barriers, lanterns, flares or flags to alert persons to hazards.
10. Prepares written reports of activities and conditions observed.

Qualifications

High School graduation or G.E.D.

Six months experience as a security guard.

Supplemental information

Evaluation Plan

Interview: 70%
Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%
Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%

Additional points may be awarded for:

Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points
Detroit Residency Credit: 15 point

Licensing and Certifications

Valid State of Michigan Driver License.

Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation based on the requirements of the position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Powers of observation
2. Monitor and control crowds.
3. Act independently and with discretion in diffusing tense and hostile situations.
4. Display fact in dealing with the public.
5. Move with agility
6. Perform duties in stressful situations.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Work involves exposure to outside elements and seasonal weather conditions, standing for long periods, walking significant distances, occasional apprehension and detention of implicated persons.

LRD: 09/09/2024