Description:
At Samaritans Purse, the Gospel really is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotion and spend time praying for each other, our staff, and volunteers who serve around the globe.
In the role of Security Officer, you will have the opportunity to:
- Maintain your personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be an effective witness for Him
- Conduct yourself as a security professional at all times, creating an atmosphere to deter undesirable activity
- Greet all staff and visitors whenever practical to maintain a consistent visible presence
- Screen pedestrian and vehicular traffic for authorization to enter the premises
- Operate various equipment, such as card access, fire and burglar alarms, video cameras, and ministry vehicles
- Report hazardous conditions and follow all call-in procedures in case of emergency
- Identify threatening individuals and alert local law enforcement
- Be familiar with all Samaritans Purse facilities, policies, procedures, and regulations that affect the safety and security of all occupants
- Monitor activity across campus through regular physical patrols and the use of video surveillance
- Control access to campus during non-business hours; open/close and secure all buildings as scheduled
- Document all note-worthy activity in the shift log or appropriate incident report
- All other duties as assigned
Learn more about serving with Samaritans Purse.
Qualifications & Experience
- Basic Law Enforcement Training and minimum 3 years experience as Law Enforcement Officer or equivalent, required
- Must be eligible to complete and pass any required training and certifications
- Basic keyboarding and computer skills, strongly preferred
- Motivated self-starter; sees a need and takes initiative
- Trustworthy and mature
- Patient when tasks are routine, but quick on their feet to respond to a crisis
- Fluency in English, required