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3 Risks Your Business Faces During Off-Hours
Your business might not operate 24/7, but threats occur around the clock. Your business is one of your most significant investments — having a safety and security plan when your doors are closed is just as crucial for when you’re open. After hours, a business is more...
Steps Every Organization Should Take with a Potential High-Risk Termination
No one enjoys losing their job. It’s upsetting, confusing, and oftentimes humiliating. And no one likes letting an employee go; it’s a difficult, awkward situation none of us enjoy. But employee terminations are common and necessary — poor performance, downsizing, and...
DK Security Expands Its Services in the Midwest
DK Security is excited to announce that after 26 years of providing exceptional security services in Michigan, we have expanded our offerings to clients in Ohio and Indiana. Our commitments to local client support and management responsiveness have allowed us to...
Employee Spotlight: Alethea and Kevin Smith
Alethea and Kevin Smith met on their first day of college almost 24 years ago. Today, Alethea’s wedding ring has “Scott Hall 1998” engraved inside. From the University of Illinois to events with DK Security and 42 countries traveled along the way, the Smiths are two...
New Year. New Look.
HonorLine is an anonymous hotline owned and operated by DK Security, designed for use by our clients to report suspected criminal and unethical conduct within their organization. We're delighted to start 2022 by reintroducing HonorLine service with a modernized logo....
Recognizing Our DK Security Veterans
This Veterans Day, we are honored to recognize the many veterans employed by DK Security for their sacrifices and their service to our country. We benefit daily from their commitment to our safety and security. The freedoms we enjoy come at a price, and we are...
DK Security CEO Named Among Most Powerful Grand Rapids Executives
The Grand Rapids Business Journal has released this year's edition of the Grand Rapids 200, detailing the most powerful executives in Grand Rapids. We would like to congratulate all of this year's honorees, including our newly appointed CEO, Sindia...
Kapow! Joining Forces with the League of Enchantment
Last summer, DK Security had the opportunity to meet with Shamus Smith and Katie Whittaker from the League of Enchantment. This non-profit organization is a volunteer cosplay group that operates across the state of Michigan. Members dress up in movie-quality...
Employee Spotlight: Nancy Rhodes
In 1999, Nancy Rhodes joined the early operations of DK Security as an Administrative Assistant. This Fall, she was promoted to Vice President of Human Resources, overseeing a new-look HR department that spans the states of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana. In this...
DK Security Appoints Sindia Narber as New CEO
DK Security is delighted to announce the appointment of Sindia Narber as the company’s Chief Executive Officer as of June 23rd, 2021. She succeeds Co-Founder, President & CEO John Kendall, who passed away in April of this year. Kendall co-founded DK Security in...
Mobile Career Fair: Summer 2021
In the Summer of 2021, DK Security took its "Mobile Command Unit" company RV to farmers markets and community events in West Michigan to meet, interview and hire hourly workers. By Summer's end, the 2021 Mobile Career Fair brought our recruiting team to seven events...
DK Security Wins “Michigan Economic Bright Spot” Award
DK Security was chosen by Corp! Magazine as a Michigan Economic Bright Spot winner. We were one of only two Grand Rapids based companies out of the 12 in the “Large Business” category. The Economic Bright Spot Award was given to companies that have experienced success...
Employee Spotlight: Amira Selimovic
In this edition of the DK Employee Spotlight, we highlight the newly published author of the novel As I Live Dying, Amira Selimovic. Amira has proven herself to be a shining example of creativity and talent in our family of employees, and we’re excited for the...
Introducing Our New Website!
DK Security is proud to announce the launch of our new website. Through the journey of creating this website, it was our goal to accomplish the following: Validate DK Security’s competitive edge in the private security industry with our dedicated officers, our range...
GRBJ: Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in West Michigan
A national association has rated a large group of organizations, including DK Security, among the best places to work in the region. DK Security is honored to be considered as one of the best and brightest companies to work for in the nation! We thank all of our...
GRBJ: Security Firm Expands Footprint
A locally based security operations and investigations firm has added another office on the state’s east side. Kentwood-based DK Security opened a new office in Flint, at 653 Saginaw St., according to the firm today. The firm also has offices in Detroit and Lansing,...
DK Employee Spotlight: Kristin Stimpson
DK Security is blessed with incredible officers in our vast family of over 2,300 employees. The DK Employee Spotlight series aims to highlight some of these talented individuals. They are our shining examples of hospitality security and the reason DK Security...
GRBJ: Sindia Narber, A Pro in the ‘People Business’
DK Security’s Sr. Vice President & COO, Sindia Narber, had a full feature article in the Grand Rapids Business Journal recently. Sindia has been such a strong and humble leader for the company and we are glad to have her leading our team. We hope that you enjoy...
Be Aware, Prepared, & Protected
On Saturday, October 27, 2018, congregants of Tree of Life synagogue held a morning Shabbat service in the quaint Pittsburgh neighborhood of Squirrel Hill. Shortly after the service started, a man entered the synagogue with an AR-15 and three Glock handguns. He opened...
DK Security Among Top 25 Largest Veteran-Owned Businesses in Michigan
The Crain’s Detroit Business Journal recently announced DK Security as being among the “Top 25 Largest Veteran-Owned Businesses in Michigan.” Founder & President/CEO, John Kendall, served in the Air Force for 4 years, which included a deployment...
Thank You, Veterans
On Veteran’s Day, we thank those who have served our country. Today and every day we are grateful for their sacrifice to protect our freedoms. Especially those we are honored to have in our DK family. Veterans Day 2020 Tribute Ziad Al Omar – United States...
DK Security CEO Named Top 200 Business Leader For Second Straight Year
The Grand Rapids Business Journal recently announced 2020’s top 200 Most Powerful Business Leaders in West Michigan. Honored to be included in this list is DK Security CEO/President, John Kendall for a second straight year. The Grand Rapids Business...
Grand Rapids Art Museum Reopens to the Public
Grand Rapids Art Museum. Steve Hall © Hedrich Blessing The Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM) reopened on August 1 to the public, which followed a successful soft opening with members in late July. DK Security is honored to provide security services for the...
DK Security Officer Honored for Saving Teens Lives
The Volusia County Beach Safety Ocean Rescue awarded Justin LaCoursiere, a security guard from Chippewa County, a commendation for heroism on July 17. Earlier this spring, one of our Upper Peninsula security guards, Justin Lacoursiere, was on vacation with his...