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Senior Service Guard - General

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Senior Service Guard - General

Salary

$16.80 - $18.90 Hourly

Location

100 Mack Avenue, MI

Job Type

Certified-Regular Civil Service

Job Number

20252632019DDOTDJ2

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

DDOT Risk Management

Opening Date

10/31/2025

Closing Date

11/7/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

1630-AFSCME NonSupervisory Local 214 (DDOT Clerica

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+ Benefits

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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.

Examples of Duties

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.

Minimum 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.

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

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree

+ PhD/J.D.

+ No Education experience

03

Which of the following best describes your experience supervising employees in a security or municipal property protection setting?

+ A. No supervisory experience in a security or property protection role

+ B. Less than one (1) year of supervisory experience in a security or property protection role

+ C. One to Three (1-3) years of supervisory experience in a security or property protection role

+ D. More than three (3) years of supervisory experience in a security or property protection role

04

When instructing subordinates on security policies and procedures, what has been your primary approach?

+ A. Relying solely on written materials or manuals without in-person training

+ B. Providing verbal instructions during daily briefings only

+ C. Conducting structured training sessions with demonstrations and role-play scenarious

+ D. Using a combination or written materials, structured training sessions, and ongoing performance feedback

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

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