Security Manager

Are you looking for a way to use your gift to help others? Do you have a heart to come alongside others who are trying to improve their lives? Do you want to work for a company that values their employees and has been recognize as a Best Christian Workplace 5 years in a row? If so, we want to talk with you!

As the Security Manager, you will be responsible for the safety and security of staff, volunteers, facilities and program residents. The Security Manager will lead a team of employees and interns to enhance safety and security throughout the Mission. Area of responsibilities include all Mission properties for purposes of engaging people in need or in crisis that present an imminent threat to themselves or others.

Starting Pay:$29.62

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

How you will serve

• Manage a security team that protects Mission employees, residents and volunteers.
• Advise and update all staff on security status and any imminent threats to Mission programming, property or personnel.
• Conduct safety training to Mission employees, residents and volunteers that includes de-escalation, escape and evade techniques and reporting procedures.
• Enforce policies with Mission residents, homeless neighbors outside facilities to include proactive outreach and engagement with homeless neighbors that are loitering on or around Mission properties.
• Provide assistance and referral to homeless neighbors who are experiencing crises caused by mental illness and/or excessive drug/alcohol consumption.
• Documenting and communicating repeated violations of the Missions policies.
• Intervene in client crises (medical, mental health, interpersonal).
• Participate in weekly team meetings and working with other departments at the Seattle's Union Gospel Mission as necessary.
• Initiate and maintain appropriate social interactions with guests.
• Think and act collaboratively with staff and guests to improve safety and cleanliness.
• Calling or coordinating the calling of 9-1-1 to address emergency situations.
• Discourage and report predatory and/or illicit behavior.
• Commitment to the grace based therapeutic model and incorporating it into all aspects of the position.
• Attend and participate in all Mission, Division and Department meetings and training, as required.
• Any other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.

*** Please note that this position is not eligible for sponsorship or relocation assistance ***

How you qualify

• Acknowledge and sign the Mission's Statement of Faith (see below).
• AA required, Bachelors degree preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience required.
• Three years experience in the human services field (paid or volunteer), preferably working with adults challenged by homelessness, mental illness and/or chemical dependency required.
• Minimum 2 years experience in at least one of the following areas required; Public Safety, Security, Law Enforcement or Military.
• Trained in Mental Health First Aid preferred.

How we support each other

• Maintains a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Him.
• Faithfully upholds The Mission and your team in prayer.
• Participates in team devotions as schedule permits.
• Demonstrates behavior aligned with the Missions Statement of Faith, Standard of Conduct, policies, and expectations.
• Effectively represents Jesus Christ to a diverse audience, including our Mission teams, our volunteers, guests and homeless neighbors.

Benefits

All regular full-time employees, you are eligible to participate in our generous benefits package:

• Medical / Vision with generous dependent coverage
• Dental - 100% company paid
• Long-Term Disability 100% company paid
• Basic Life Plan 100% company paid
• Voluntary Products (Aflac and Guardian)
• EAP and 24/7 Virtual Mental Health 100% company paid
• 4 weeks of paid vacation (prorated based on hire date)
• 11 paid holidays 1 Floating Holiday
• Personal Day and Birthday holiday
• Retirement benefits w/ company match
• Continuing Education Reimbursement Program

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk for long periods of time in a varying temperature environment. Occasionally will sit, balance, twist, stoop, kneel and reach with hands/arms. Frequently uses good judgement in relationship building and to de-escalate situations. Occasionally lifts up to 20 pounds and walks, use stairways to climb to multiple floors within the company. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Statement of Faith

• We believe the Bible is the inspired, infallible, authoritative Word of God. (2 Tim. 3:16-17, 2 Pet. 1:20-21)
• We believe there is one God, eternally existent in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Deut. 6:1, Matt. 28:19, Rom. 8:14-17, Eph. 4:4-6, 1 Tim. 2:5, 1 Pet. 1:2
• We believe in the deity and humanity of our Lord Jesus Christ:
  • His virgin birth (Luke 1:35, John 1:1-2, John 1:14)
  • His sinless life (Phil. 2:5-11)
  • His miracles (Matt. 4:23)
  • His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood on the cross, the forgiveness of sins (Rom. 3:23-25, 2 Cor. 5:21, 1 John 2:1-2)
  • His bodily resurrection from the dead (Rom. 8:34, 1 Cor. 15:3-5)
  • His ascension into heaven, now seated at the right hand of the Father (Acts 1:9-11, Heb. 1:3, Heb. 9:24)
  • His future return in power and glory (1 Thess. 4:16-18)
• We believe that salvation of the lost is possible through the shed blood of the Lord Jesus Christ by faith apart from works, and regeneration by the Holy Spirit. (Eph. 1:7, Eph. 2:8-9, John 1:12, John 3:36, 2 Cor. 5:17, Titus 3:5, John 14:17)
• We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whom Christ indwells each believer enabling them to live a godly life of obedience as they reach for maturity. (John 14:17, Acts 1:8, John 16:13, John 14:26, 2 Cor. 1:21-22, Gal. 5:22-23)
• We believe in the bodily resurrection of the saved and their eternal life with God. We believe in the bodily resurrection of the unsaved and their eternal separation from God. (1 Cor. 15:20-28, Matt. 25:45-46, Rev. 20:11-15)
• We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in Christ. (Eph. 2:13-14, Eph. 4:1-6, John 17:20-23, Phil. 2:1-4

Mission Statement

To bring the love of Jesus and hope for a new life to our homeless neighbors.

Vision Statement

To see every homeless neighbor - beloved, redeemed, restored.

Pre-Employment

This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check and must be able to pass a 4 - panel drug screen.