Director of Safety and Security (One Church Team)

Pinelake Church•Flowood, MS

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About The Position

The Director of Safety and Security leads risk assessment and management and oversees Pinelake Church’s safety and security programs. The role develops and implements safety and security practices, ensures compliance with applicable regulations, develops volunteers, and provides training. It is responsible for maintaining safe and secure environments at Pinelake campuses, sponsored camps, and One Church events for attendees, servant leaders, staff, and property assets. The Director provides strategic oversight of safety and security across all campuses, including assessments, risk mitigation, emergency preparedness, policies and procedures, incident management, compliance, training, security systems, and partnerships with law enforcement and emergency response organizations. The role recruits and develops Regional Security Coordinators, supervises Regional Security staff and an Administrative Assistant, and coordinates the work of servants and servant leaders. The position also carries the church’s general expectations for spiritual growth, integrity, discipleship, teamwork, and alignment with its vision and staff values.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
At least 10 years of experience in a comparable safety and security field.
At least 5 years of experience leading staff in multiple locations.
Must have a current Mississippi Enhanced Carry Permit and/or meet Retired Law Enforcement Officer Certification requirements as directed by the Mississippi Church Protection Act.
Must be able to pass the Mississippi Department of Public Safety State Basic Firearms Course with a minimum score of 90%.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups, including volunteers, coworkers, the public, church members, and attendees.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively by telephone, email, and in person, using tact and diplomacy.
Ability to understand written and oral instructions and read, analyze, and interpret complex documents, manuals, policies, and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to use Windows or MacOS, word-processing software, spreadsheets, and the internet for information retrieval.
Basic mathematical skills and knowledge of bookkeeping, basic accounting, budget and expense monitoring, and reading financial information and spreadsheets.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, respond effectively to sensitive inquiries, plan multiple tasks, project outcomes, think creatively, and solve practical problems.
Ability to work effectively and efficiently under stressful conditions and meet deadlines.
Regularly required to sit and talk or hear; also required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership, coaching, and oversight for the safety and security of attenders, servant leaders, staff, facilities, equipment, and confidential information across all campuses.
Establish and maintain an organization-wide culture of safety, preparedness, and operational excellence, partnering with campus leaders to align security practices with the church’s mission.
Lead safety and security assessments of church properties with the Associate Director of Operations and implement corrective actions consistent with accepted industry standards for places of worship.
Develop systems to identify hazards, assess risks, implement mitigation strategies, and evaluate their effectiveness.
Develop, implement, and refine Standard Operating Procedures in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, including the Mississippi Church Protection Act and Mississippi Medical Emergency Good Samaritan Act.
Equip campus teams with emergency response procedures for severe weather, fire, theft, medical emergencies, threats, active violence, false allegations, and protection of vulnerable individuals.
Maintain emergency response plans, checklists, notification procedures, and follow-up processes; coach campus leaders and Regional Security Coordinators on consistent implementation.
Develop relationships with local, county, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, emergency management organizations, and fire services in communities served by Pinelake.
Monitor emerging security trends and intelligence to strengthen organizational preparedness and response.
Shepherd and develop the Security Team; recruit, onboard, coach, and develop Regional Security Coordinators across campuses and provide them with resources, training, and support.
Partner with campus leadership to implement security initiatives consistently while supporting each campus’s ministry context.
Oversee, in partnership with Regional Security Coordinators, investigation and documentation of accidents and incidents involving staff, servant leaders, or activities on church property; maintain accurate incident records and reports.
Oversee background check processes for new employees and Our House Promise requirements; ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations, security policies, and child protection standards.
Ensure campuses conduct required emergency drills, evaluate their effectiveness, and identify improvements.
Develop and oversee ongoing security training for servant leaders; provide safety and security training during new staff orientation and ongoing education for staff on procedures, best practices, and lessons learned.
Promote continuous learning and preparedness through coaching, training, and evaluation.
Provide strategic oversight for the selection, implementation, maintenance, and evaluation of security and surveillance systems across campuses.
Partner with the Director of Facilities on campus access control systems and appropriate access for staff and designated leaders.
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to security and operational effectiveness.
Maintain professional relationships and memberships with relevant safety and security organizations; stay current on industry trends, legal requirements, and best practices.
Supervise Regional Security staff and an Administrative Assistant; supervise, train, and coordinate work with servants and servant leaders.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Model the church’s spiritual and cultural expectations, communicate proactively, support discipleship, and contribute to the unity and health of the church team.