For nearly 30 years, DK Security has gone above and beyond in our commitment to protect you and your organization. When unarmed security guards do not sufficiently meet your need for high-level protection, armed security guards are an extremely effective means of securing your employees, visitors, and assets.
Our uniformed and plain-clothed armed security officers undergo extensive training, are thoroughly vetted, and provide over 17,000 hours of service each month. If you are unsure of whether you need armed security, we’ll guide you through the process with a free threat assessment and review the most beneficial security measures for your business.
What Is Armed Security?
Armed security is a specialized division of uniformed security that carries licensed firearms to deter threats and provide an added layer of physical defense for your organization. Each armed DK Security officer is carefully selected, undergoes customized training for your site of work, and carries all licenses necessary to handle a firearm for security work.
Uniformed Armed Security
Classically, armed security guards are dressed in a standard security guard uniform and may feature tactical gear beyond a firearm holster depending on your specific security needs. Our uniformed armed guard option is an easily identifiable resource, deterrent, and first responder. A visible uniform commands authority and lets everyone on your premises know that their safety is important to you.
Plain Clothes Armed Officers
When a more-discreet option is preferred, DK armed officers may also be dressed in plain clothes or a DK-branded polo. One of the main advantages of plain-clothed security is that they blend in; an out-of-uniform security guard is harder to identify by potential criminals. They may also lower the anxiety or alarm of the public, as opposed to a more-heavily armed presence that can cause unwarranted tension.
Benefits of Hiring Armed Security Guards
Protect Your Assets
Without proper security, your assets can become a soft target for thieves or vandals. Valuable equipment, and financial assets are at risk across industries, and their damage or theft can have a real effect on your livelihood or the success of your organization. The same goes for confidential documents, which belong behind closed doors and should be safe from theft or breach.
Sometimes, the sight of a uniformed security guard is not enough to deter criminals. Armed security is an unquestionable visual deterrent and elevates the safeguarding of your most important assets.
Respond to Threats
Senseless violence is continuously on the rise, making it increasingly important to be mindful of personal protection in the workplace. Managing the safety of your people can be stressful and unrewarding; contracting armed security offers you peace of mind in an environment where unexpected attacks are a real possibility.
It’s better to be proactive and have a security plan already developed rather than run the risk of violence with no emergency procedures in place. Armed guards are a great step towards emergency preparedness and there are plenty of other ways to prepare for risks of violence at your organization today.
Provide Medical Assistance
In the event of a medical emergency, our armed security guards can be relied on to provide medical assistance or facilitate a professional paramedic response. All DK armed staff are given extensive first aid training and are equipped to handle stressful situations with effective communication and level-headedness.
What Our Clients Say About Us
Manufacturing Client
“DK Security and its staff are the commensurate professionals. They listen to their client needs and tailor their security service to what best fits the client. Would highly recommend them to any organization seeking the best in onsite security.”
Manufacturing Client
Macatawa Bank
“Always have and always will recommend DK! I had the privilege of knowing both Bob and John and feel this is the best security company out there—you are treated as a true client, not just a customer!”
Macatawa Bank
Southwestern Michigan College
“I am impressed with DK’s reliability. From day one they have ensured that anytime our campus’ are open for students they are on duty with a professional and knowledgeable staff member.”
Southwestern Michigan College
Industries
Industries We Serve
While standard unarmed security guards are the most effective solution for a wide range of industries, there are situations that benefit from the elevated protection of armed security. Senseless violence is a major concern on school campuses and counteracted by the clear message of armed staff. Government facilities and related critical infrastructure house sensitive information and personnel that need high-level protection. Healthcare, cannabis production, and financial institutions all see armed security as a vital resource. Additionally, we have responded in cases of a serious employee threat or other risk of violence.
The list is long; so is DK Security’s history with providing armed service. DK has worked with organizations of all industries and sizes, has the resources to handle any scale of security request, and is committed to safeguarding you with highly trained armed guards.
