Service Guard General
City of Detroit
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Senior Service Guard - General
City of Detroit
Dept of Transportation
Location
Detroit, Michigan, 48226
Salary
$39,300 - $45,200
per year
Type
Full-Time
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April 28, 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 operations, handling emergencies, and ensuring staff follow rules while occasionally performing guard duties yourself.
It's a good fit for someone with supervisory experience in security who enjoys working in a public service environment and staying calm under pressure.
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
- Valid State of Michigan Operator's License
- Ability to supervise and schedule security personnel
- Knowledge of departmental policies, rules, and city ordinances
- First Aid, CPR, and AED training preferred
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.
Valid State of Michigan Operator License required.
Licensing and Certifications
Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation based on the requirements of the position.
First Aid training preferred
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training preferred.
Automatic External Defibrillator training preferred.
Additional Information
Evaluation Plan- Interview: 70%
- Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%
- Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%
- Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points
- Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points
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