Security Services Director

Global Evangelism Inc • San Antonio, TX

11h • Onsite

About The Position

At Global Evangelism, Inc., security is about more than protecting buildings. It's about protecting people and creating safe, welcoming environments where ministry can happen every day. We are seeking an experienced Security Services Director to provide strategic and operational leadership for security services across our diverse ministry environments, including church, K-12 school, residential, retreat, administrative, and special-event settings. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can see the big picture and ensure the details are carried out in the field. The Director will establish security strategy and standards, develop people, strengthen emergency preparedness, and ensure identified risks and approved improvements move from recommendation to implementation. This leader will build a culture of vigilance, professionalism, accountability, preparedness, hospitality, and Christ-centered service.

Requirements

• A minimum of eight years of progressively responsible experience in security management, law enforcement, military security, emergency management, or a related field
• At least three years of experience leading personnel in a multi-site or similarly complex security operation
• Demonstrated experience developing security programs, operating standards, training programs, emergency-preparedness initiatives, performance measures, and corrective-action systems
• A high school diploma or equivalent
• A current Texas Level III Commissioned Security Officer license or the ability to obtain and maintain one
• A valid Texas driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• The ability to obtain and maintain required CPR, First Aid, AED, firearms, and other applicable security qualifications
• Demonstrates sound judgment, urgency, integrity, accountability, and composure under pressure
• Comfortable communicating with executive leadership
• Willing to step into the field, verify performance firsthand, coach team members, and lead during critical incidents

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in K-12 education, a large church, complex campus, residential-care environment, or large-event setting is strongly preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Emergency Management, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred
• Professional security or emergency-management training or certifications such as FEMA ICS/NIMS, ASIS CPP or PSP, BTAM, CPTED, or comparable advanced qualifications are highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Lead a comprehensive, multi-site security program that protects employees, students, ministry leaders, volunteers, guests, facilities, and organizational assets
• Develop security strategies, operating standards, and long-range priorities, turning assessments, incident findings, audits, and leadership direction into actionable plans with clear ownership and follow-through
• Lead daily security operations through supervisors, coordinators, dispatch personnel, and designated security leaders, ensuring reliable staffing, post coverage, access control, patrol, visitor management, and incident response
• Lead emergency preparedness and crisis management across ministry locations, including emergency plans, incident command, drills, exercises, communications, after-action reviews, and coordination with public safety agencies
• Provide leadership for school safety and security, including emergency operations, access and visitor management, dismissal procedures, family reunification, threat assessment, and staff preparedness
• Plan and oversee security operations for worship services, conferences, athletic events, graduations, concerts, and other large ministry gatherings
• Recruit, hire, train, coach, and develop security personnel while establishing clear expectations for readiness, accountability, and field performance
• Strengthen security operations through training, field inspections, incident reviews, performance measures, and corrective-action tracking, ensuring identified gaps are addressed and improvements are carried through to completion
• Oversee security technology, infrastructure, budgets, and long-range investments in partnership with Facilities, Information Technology, executive leadership, and other key stakeholders
• Provide executive leadership with clear, actionable reporting on security risks, staffing, incidents, readiness, costs, performance, and strategic priorities

Benefits

• 100% Cornerstone Christian Schools tuition discount for employees' children
• 100% employee daycare and extended-care tuition discount
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching contributions
• Supplemental coverage options
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in a Christ-centered environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED