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Posted: March 12, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Senior Service Guard - General

City of Detroit

Dept of Transportation

Fresh

Location

Salary

$34,936 - $39,305

per year

Type

Closes

March 22, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a team of security guards to protect city properties like buildings, grounds, and parks from vandalism, illegal activities, and disruptions in Detroit's transportation department.

The role requires supervising daily patrols, handling emergencies, enforcing rules, and coordinating with police when needed.

It's a good fit for someone with hands-on security experience and leadership skills who enjoys keeping public spaces safe and organized.

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Three years of experience as a guard in industrial, commercial, penal, recreational, or military settings
  • At least one year of supervisory experience in security
  • Ability to supervise and organize employee activities for property protection
  • Skills in scheduling work assignments and responding to unusual situations
  • Knowledge of departmental policies, rules, regulations, and city ordinances
  • Experience in reporting irregularities, securing evidence, and maintaining records

Full Job Description

The City of Detroit's Department of Transportation (DDOT) is currently accepting applications for the Senior Service Guard General for their DDOT Risk Management division. Under general supervision, the Senior Service Guard General supervises a group of employees engaged in providing security and protective services on municipal property.

Requirements

1. Supervises and organizes the activities of a group of employees engaged in municipal property protection work, including, but not limited to, the patrolling of grounds, building and parks to prevent vandalism, illegal acts and disorderly conduct.
2. Schedules regular and emergency work assignments.
3. Responds to and resolves the more unusual circumstances.
4. Interprets departmental policies, rules, regulations and City ordinances as they apply in unusual instances.
5. Summons and assists police authorities.
6. Informs staff members of changes in departmental rules and of new City ordinances affecting security work activities.
7. Instructs subordinates in the proper execution of their duties.
8. Monitors personal appearance of subordinates.
9. Reviews work performance and records and determines situations requiring special attention.
10. Detects and reports irregularities or special situations.
11. Obtains information relative to cases of vandalism, illegal activity, or immoral behavior on or about municipal facilities in conjunction with members of the police force.
12. Secures evidence for court cases.
13. Recommends to superiors the methods and means of handling and resolving situations.
14. Maintains time and activity records.
15. Individually performs the duties of the work group as required.
16. Assists in writing and/or updating security procedures.

Qualifications

High school graduation or G.E.D.
Three years of experience as a guard in an industrial, commercial, penal, recreational or military establishment, which must include one year of experience in a supervisory capacacity.

Additional 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

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Posted on NEOGOV: 3/12/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/13/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-detroit-5268340