Safety and Security Specialist

The Church of Eleven22•Jacksonville, FL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

You will build and manage teams, facilitate relationship-building and make disciples by promoting all aspects of church safety and security from a holistic church perspective, including all of The Church of Eleven22® campuses, Hopes Closet® stores and additional facilities. This is a dynamic operation subject to changes in many forms, including the potential for shifting and growing responsibilities.

Requirements

Three to five years of experience in security, law enforcement, military, private security or emergency management
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Ability to adapt to change
Strong proactive communication skills
Ability to learn and utilize new computer software
Discretion and sound judgment when handling sensitive or confidential situations
Ability to remain calm and respond effectively under pressure or in emergency situations
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Knowledge of security best practices, emergency management protocols and risk management methodologies
Strong attention to detail with the ability to see the broader ministry vision
Ability to contribute to the development of strategies, policies, procedures and programs that support the ministry
Ability to learn and use church management software, scheduling platforms and security systems (e.g., Rock, Paycor, RolKall, Alarm.com, Verkada)

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a multi-site church environment preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain an authentic and growing walk with Jesus Christ through the ongoing spiritual disciplines of Bible reading, prayer, personal worship, fasting, confession and fellowship
Assist the Director of Safety and Security with the vision and execution of the Safety and Security Ministry
Manage the Evangelical Council for Abuse Prevention (ECAP) accreditation process and ensure standards are met annually, managing the program and audits for renewals
Assist with background check processes and approvals
Initiate background checks and determine pass/fail results and annotate Rock profiles
Work with the background check vendor on any issues or support needs
Build relationships and coordinate security support for the Eleven22 Kids, Eleven22 Students, 1825, staff and serve staff ministry areas across their regular services and events
Ensure staff and serve staff are scheduled with the appropriate training (e.g., Security (Nehemiah) training, First Aid, CPR, suicide awareness, etc) in a timely manner
Shepherd, engage and disciple all members of Nehemiah, Nehemiah Leads, serve staff and Operations Ministers
Assist in the recruitment, development and retention of serve staff and Nehemiah teams
Assist the director with special event planning and service support
Assist with security planning and execution for conferences, big momentum events and one-off events
Assist and manage safety and security issues during service times and events
Promote and advocate for safe behaviors by staff, serve staff, Nehemiah, Outposts and more, including creating, coordinating and delivering training for welcome team, greeters and parking teams
Assist with maintaining relationships with law enforcement partners, including integrating new officers, processing bi-weekly payroll and managing monthly officer scheduling
Assist the Director of Safety and Security in managing camera, alarm and access control systems, as well as related Rock support tickets
Assist the Director of Safety and Security with emergency management implementation
Facilitate the scheduling of bi-annual staff security training
Other duties as assigned