Security Guard Armed, part-time

CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

Security Guard Armed, part-time

SALARY:

$15.79 - $20.42

DEPARTMENT:

Facilities & Operations

Opening Date:

06/17/2025

Closing Date:

07/02/2025 12:00 a.m.

We are seeking a part-time Armed Security Guard to provide safety and protection for a building located in downtown Mount Clemens. Part-time employees do not receive benefits.

Schedule: Rotating – 5 days on, 5 days off that offers work-life balance — including weekends and holidays off.

Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Department

Facilities and Operations

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Employment Relationship: Just cause subject to probationary period

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under direction, is responsible for guarding County owned and leased property against fire, theft, vandalism and illegal entry. Performs a walking patrol of County buildings and grounds. Examines doors and windows to determine that they are secure. Watches for and reports irregularities such as fire hazards, leaking water pipes and doors left unlocked. Assists employees and the public in providing information and other types of requested assistance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Inspects equipment and furniture to ascertain if tampering has occurred.

Shuts off office equipment where applicable and reports as needed to Facilities and Operations.

Watches for and reports irregularities, such as fire hazards, leaking water pipes and doors left unlocked.

Observes departing personnel to guard against theft of County property.

Sounds alarm or calls police or fire department in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons.

Permits authorized persons to enter property.

Records data, such as property damage, unusual occurrences and malfunctioning of equipment on incident report.

Prepares buildings for morning openings and evening closings.

Performs tasks to immediately rectify potential hazards when necessary.

Performs periodic inspection/testing of emergency and exit lighting.

Assists others, and when necessary, directs them to the appropriate office or staff member.

May be required to provide security to areas other than those regularly assigned.

May register at watch stations to record time of inspection trips.

Responds to unusual or emergency situations using the appropriate escalation of force level up to and including armed response by following established protocol.

If possessing a valid Concealed Pistol License (CPL), participates in and successfully completes required firearms training as designated by the Sheriff in order to carry a weapon while on duty.

If possessing a valid Concealed Pistol License (CPL), meets and maintains firearms qualification standards as designated by the Sheriff in order to carry a weapon while on duty.

Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience

• Possession of a high school diploma or a certificate of successful completion of the General Educational Development Test

• One (1) year experience in law enforcement, security, public safety or corrections required

Preferred Education and Experience

• Three (3) years of armed security guard and/or law enforcement experience

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and operable, insured automobile for authorized travel

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• Security procedures and practices

Skill in:

• Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with co-workers

• Conflict resolution

• Customer service

Ability to:

• Stand or walk for most, if not all, each shift

• Effectively speak, write and understand the English language

• Effectively speak, write and understand a language other than English is preferred

• Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions

• Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files

• Maintain the confidentiality of information

• Work independently

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