Quick Summary
Job Title: Gate House Security Guard Location: Ypsilanti, MI Company: Signal Of Michigan Job Type: Full-Time/Part-Time Overnight Security Guard (6pm - 6am) (WEEKENDS AND MIDNIGHTS REQUIRED.
Remain in designated gate house and account for all entering vehicles through scanning or manual entry. Report suspicious activity within sight. Enforce access control and visitor management protocols. Write detailed incident reports.
High school diploma or equivalent. Prior experience in security, law enforcement, or military preferred. Valid security license or certification (if required by state/country). Excellent observational and problem-solving skills.
Requirements
~1 min read- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Must have reliable means of communication
- Must have reliable transportation
- Must be able to work weekends and midnights
- Must be able to stand and be on your feet for extended periods of time
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Remain in designated gate house and account for all entering vehicles through scanning or manual entry.
- →Report suspicious activity within sight.
- →Enforce access control and visitor management protocols.
- →Write detailed incident reports.
- →Assist in emergency situations and provide first response if needed.
- →Cooperate with law enforcement and emergency services as required.
Requirements
~1 min read- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Prior experience in security, law enforcement, or military preferred.
- Valid security license or certification (if required by state/country).
- Excellent observational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Physical ability to patrol and respond quickly.
- Shift work includes nights, weekends, and may include holidays.
- Standing or walking for extended periods.
What We Offer
~1 min readA Signal Dedicated Officer will conduct static security services for courtyards, offices, pools, and other high value areas to ensure all required access points are properly secured and to ensure protection of property and residents with a high degree of attentiveness to details and safety. All duties listed below are minimum requirements – additional duties listed in the site’s Post Orders are requirements as well.
- Visioning: Understanding the big picture and requirements necessary to deliver services that reflect company values, goals, and purpose. Can you exhibit our core values, creating peace of mind for our clients?
- Strategic Planning: Effective engagement, communication, planning and execution of daily security responsibilities while meeting established deadlines. Can you accurately execute security checks based on the needs of the post requirements?
- Financial Acumen: Understanding company measurements while executing the necessary behaviors to drive performance. Can you perform your duties to meet expectations and company benchmarks?
- Team Development: Communicate with Clients, team members and management effectively and in a timely manner, receiving and relaying feedback and executing follow up as needed. Can you work cohesively with a team, delivering on key objectives?
- Project Management: Complete understanding and execution of daily tasks and efficiently delivering services that meet the needs of the business. Can you complete your daily assigned tasks and communicate maintenance needs of company assets?
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →18 years of age or older
- →High school diploma or GED
- →Pass background check and drug test
- →Must have reliable transportation
- →Complete training modules within first month
- →Excellent organization, oral, and written communication skills
- →Demonstrate a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times
- →Must be able to move equipment weighing up to 20 pounds
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- February 19, 2026
- First seen
- May 6, 2026
- Last seen
- May 10, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 4%
- Scored at
- May 6, 2026
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