What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Officer position at Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale?
At Calvary Chapel, we are called to make disciples of Jesus Christ by connecting people to God people to people, and people to outreach. Our vision is to reach our community and change our world. As a staff member, it’s not what we do, it’s who we are.
Your Passion:
Is to serve in a support role to the Security team with the primary responsibility to assist staff, children, volunteers, the church body, and others in accessing and utilizing campus and school amenities in a safe and secure manner and serving as a facilitator for security-related issues that arise.
You are:
- Convinced a relationship with Jesus changes everything in a person’s life
- Committed to keeping your family as your first ministry
- Dedicated in your personal study of God’s Word
- Consistently placing high priority on worship and your personal prayer life
- An excellent and generous steward of your personal finances
- Obedient to God to take Sabbath and make space for soul-keeping
- Deeply compassionate towards people who are in need or hurting
- Excited about global missions and local outreach- you want to change the world
- A part of a healthy friendship community and accountability circle
- Willing to give up personal pleasures and freedoms in order to live a life above reproach and that is aligned with our Leadership Covenant
- Committed to ongoing training to remain current on security procedures
You will:
- Provide campus and school security during designated day, evening, and/or weekend hours
- Lock and unlock campus and school gates, buildings, and rooms as needed to access facilities for all events shown on the weekly calendar of events. Evening lockdown of campus and school facilities include a thorough walkthrough of all buildings, turning off all lights, and securing all interior and exterior doors
- Be responsible to arm and disarm alarm systems and card reader systems in all buildings and areas of buildings where access is needed for scheduled events
- Provide routine patrol of the main areas of the campus and maintain a visible presence during assigned work shift to observe and address any security related concerns and provide any needed assistance to staff, students, volunteers, and visitors
- Document any unusual activities, incidents, injuries, or other pertinent information for review by the Director of Security and other Security Officers. Communicate necessary information to other staff and affected ministries
- Work together with the Service Oversight, law enforcement officers, church staff, volunteers, CCA, and the Facilities Department to provide security for all church services and ministry events
- Serve as a contact person for all campus and school security-related issues. The Security Officer carries the Security cell phone and radio to be able to respond to questions or needs throughout their assigned shift
- Be enthusiastic when working. Able to establish priorities and direct multiple problems or inquiries simultaneously
- Display compassion and empathy for others and is able to win people’s confidence and trust
- Perform vigorous activities when called upon along with being able to work both outdoors and indoors
- Be available to work weekends and evenings
- Obtain appropriate licenses to carry a gun and be trained to properly use firearms if required to carry this equipment
- Complete and successfully pass a forensic psychological assessment
- Have an open flexible schedule and be able to travel for ministry needs
You have:
- Prior Law Enforcement or Military Experience preferred. Five or more years of previous experience with an Honorable discharge is a plus
- Have and maintain a Florida Class “D” Security Officer License and agree to attend and successfully complete all of the necessary training required to maintain the license. A copy of the current Florida Class “D” license should be provided
- Have and maintain a valid Florida Class “G” Security Officer License and agree to attend and successfully complete all of the necessary training required to maintain the license. A copy of the current Florida Class “G” license should be provided
- Excellent computer skills – Microsoft Word, and Excel
- Gifts of the Holy Spirit are evident and flowing daily
- A teachable spirit and a flexible profile when needed
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for relating effectively with staff members, leadership, and the church body
- Experience in counseling others with the Word of God. Employs Biblical principles to resolve everyday problems
- Professionalism in appearance, work ethic and positive attitude are essential
- Servant Heart
- With or without reasonable accommodation, the physical and mental requirements of this job may include the following: seeing, hearing, speaking, and writing clearly. Occasional reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling. Frequent sitting, standing and walking, which may be required for long periods of time, and may involve climbing stairs and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain
What you are required to know:
- We are an EEO employer.
- You will have to bend, sit or stand for prolonged periods of time, lift, pull, push and/or move up to 45 lbs.
- This is a full-time (40 hours/week) hourly non-exempt position.
- You may have to work evenings and/or weekends to assist with special events or emergencies.
Work Schedule:
Full time (40 hours/week); however, incumbent may be required to work an evening or weekend day to help with a special event or project or in an emergency situation affecting the church facilities. Staff culture is important to what we do. To love like family, we require all staff to attend all staff meetings, department meeting and serve with a willing heart especially at all major campus events.
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