Security Specialist

The Security Specialist is responsible for supporting security processes, conducting assessments, creating emergency plans, and managing security operations to protect assets, staff, and guests. The role involves ensuring physical security, maintaining relationships with contract security, and assisting with security measures for events. Responsibilities include developing and implementing safety initiatives, managing emergency plans, conducting policy reviews, and leading training sessions. The specialist will also assess and manage threats, utilize resources to evaluate risks, and ensure proper documentation of incidents. They will also provide recommendations for risk mitigation and lead training on incident reporting protocols, and maintain required licensing. This role requires the ability to self-motivate, make independent decisions, and solve problems. Effective multi-tasking, time management, and communication skills are also necessary, as well as strong leadership and organizational abilities.

Must Have

• Conduct security assessments and identify vulnerabilities.
• Ensure physical security is in place for events.
• Develop and implement volunteer safety team initiatives.
• Develop and manage Emergency Management Plans.
• Lead emergency management training for staff.
• Assess and manage security threats.

Perks & Benefits

• Paid parental leave (maternity, paternity, adoption)
• Generous employer-paid leave (vacation, sick time)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life insurance (2x annual salary)
• Short-Term and Long-Term disability
• Comprehensive wellness and mental health benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• $160 annually in development dollars
• Casual dress and work environment

What You'll Do

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of all Life.Church location’s existing security measures, identify potential vulnerabilities, identify crime trends, or other risks, and provide recommendations to the Director of Security and/or relevant staff.
• Ensure adequate physical security aka/contract security is in place for all services or events.
• Maintain working relationships with contract security and keep them informed of threats or concerns.
• At the direction of the Manager or Director of Security, assist with security measures and decisions for future locations, portable campuses, or other events when needed.
• Develop and implement volunteer safety team initiatives, providing training and oversight at all Life.Church locations.
• Assist with the development, continuous improvement, and management of Emergency Management Plans, and other related resources that promote safety through informational documents, training videos, in-person training, and e-learnings.
• Conduct periodic security policy reviews to maintain relevance with evolving security risks and emergency management trends.
• Design and lead emergency management training with staff and relevant volunteers.
• Assess and manage security threats, assessing individuals or situations that may pose a threat to Life.Church, staff, and guests.
• Utilize open-source resources, federal, state, or local law enforcement resources to evaluate risk levels and implement mitigation strategies.
• Exercise discretion in determining appropriate security responses, escalating concerns to the Director of Security when necessary.
• Ensure proper follow-up and documentation of incidents that occur at or involve Life.Church.
• Provide recommendations and guidance for risk mitigation strategies that may be required by Life.Church, partnering with Safety Awareness, Legal, Leadership, and Central Ministries when necessary.
• Periodically review incident report data to identify trends, reduce risk, and provide recommendations to prevent recurrence.
• Lead staff training on incident reporting protocols, ensuring compliance with security policies.
• Periodically review and partner with staff to ensure the incident report form and process is accurate and relevant.
• Obtain and maintain required state or local licensing to provide security in the state where residency is established or when allowed by law.
• Provide physical security for all operations and events at our Life.Church campuses as directed by our Director of Security.

Skills Needed to Succeed

• Ability to self-motivate, make independent decisions, and solve problems with innovation.
• Effective at multi-tasking and time management to meet strict deadlines while remaining flexible and open to change.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to clearly explain complicated processes and foster partnerships.
• Effective at process and organizational management to coordinate, structure, and provide vision to projects.
• Strong leadership skills and understanding of developing and guiding others.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of related experience.