Senior Service Guard General

Senior Service Guard General

Salary

$45,511.00 - $46,104.00 Annually

Location

Detroit, Michigan, MI

Job Type

Certified-Regular Civil Service

Job Number

12026632019DOTTO

Department

Dept of Transportation

Opening Date

07/16/2026

Bargaining Unit

1630-AFSCME NonSupervisory Local 214 (DDOT Clerica

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description

Under general supervision, supervise a group of employees engaged in providing security and protective services on municipal property.

Examples of Duties

• Supervise and organize the activities of a group of employees and contractual staff engaged in municipal property protection work, including, but not limited to, the patrolling of grounds of building and parks, performing rounds, monitoring CCTV to prevent vandalism, illegal acts, and disorderly conduct.
• Schedule regular and emergency work assignments.
• Respond to and resolve the more unusual circumstances.
• Interpret departmental policies, rules, regulations and City ordinances as they apply in unusual instances.
• Summon and assist police authorities, and provide written incident report when necessary.
• Inform staff members of changes in departmental rules and of new City ordinances affecting security work activities.
• Instruct subordinates in the proper execution of their duties.
• Monitor personal appearance of subordinates.
• Review work performance and records and identify situations requiring special attention.
• Detect and report irregularities or special situations.
• Obtain information related to cases of vandalism, illegal activity, or immoral behavior on or about municipal facilities in conjunction with members of the police force.
• Secures evidence for court cases.
• Recommend to superiors the methods and means of handling and resolving situations.
• Maintain time and activity records.
• Individually perform the duties of the work group as required.
• Assist in writing and/or updating security procedures.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities for DDOT Employees:

• Train new security personnel on monitoring metal detector traffic and wand usage at municipal properties
• Special Event Security Coordinator, plan, schedule additional staff and monitor staff during event.
• Stand by, escort, or assist disgruntled or disciplined employees.
• Respond to all break-ins, citizen disturbances/complaints or crowd control (transit centers), employee disturbances and suspicious activity.
• Individually perform the duties of the work group as required:
• Transport DOT employees to the clinic for federally required testing.
• Process badges for new/current employees/contractors (new/replacements).
• Pick up and drop off mail to and from DOT facilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications (required):

• High school diploma or G.E.D. (General Education Development) equivalent.
• Three (3) years of experience as a guard in an industrial, commercial, penal, recreational, or military establishment, which must include one (1) year of experience in a supervisory capacity.

Placement within DDOT requires that at least six (6) months to one (1) year of the total required experience must have been in a transit environment.

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 points

LRD: 08/13/2024

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

HEALTH

• Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
• Dental
• Vision

INSURANCE

• Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.

PAID TIME OFF

• Sick Leave
• Vacation
• Holidays

OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS

The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

City Employees Retirement System

As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:

• Completion of thirty (30) years of service;
• At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or
• At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.
• In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);
• An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;
• Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.

Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.

01

How many years of security experience do you have in an industrial, commercial, penal, recreational, or military establishment?

• 0
• 6 months to 1yr
• 1yr-2yrs
• 2yrs-3yrs
• 3yrs-4yrs
• 4+yrs

02

Please indicate your highest level of education completed

• High School Diploma/GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• PhD/J.D.
• No Education experience

Required Question

Employer City of Detroit

Address Coleman A. Young Municipal Center

2 Woodward Ave ste 316

Detroit, Michigan, 48226

Website http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job