Security Officer

 Position Title:                             Security Officer

 Direct Supervisor of:                 N/A

 Department:                              Facilities/Safety Team

 Tier:                                            Implementation Team

 Classifications:                          Full Time, Non-Exempt

 Work Schedule:                        Varies

 Reports to:                                Campus Safety Manager

Purpose of This Position

The vision of Highland Park Presbyterian Church is to lead all generations to become transformed followers of Jesus, for the flourishing of our city and beyond.

The Facility Department’s Safety Team seeks to advance that vision by maintaining a secure and safe Campus environment with comprehensive all-risk safety planning;  emergency response guides; AED availability and First Aid responsiveness; timely weather/safety/security communications with staff, volunteers, contractors, partners, and stakeholders; trained ministry-oriented professional security staff; and staff/volunteer training all of which facilitates worship, service, fellowship, missions and the HP Pres associated schools.

Desired Results/Impact of This Position

• Stakeholders requesting security staff at events feel fully supported

• Program leaders are expertly advised regarding physical security planning/implementation

• Meeting participants are consistently offering favorable feedback on security presence

• Consistent positive feedback from staff, congregation, and peers on delivery of services

• Reliable and responsive security presence on-site during business, programming hours and events

• A safety team that expertly balances a warm welcome to those on our campus while maintaining a keen eye on all potential safety and security risks

Key Responsibilities

• Campus security coverage during scheduled services, programming, events and open hours

• Maintaining appropriate training levels and licensing

• Developing and maintaining healthy working relationships with ministries and programs

• Creating a safe, accommodating, and friendly Campus environment

• Monitors all upcoming Campus activities/events and schedule changes through the Hub; adjusting security plans in coordination with the Campus Security Manager

• Communicative, keeping Facilities and Safety Team leadership informed as needed

• Thorough knowledge of Emergency Response Guide procedures

Education, Experience, Skill, Ability Requirements

• Education: High School graduate; BA/BS preferred

• Experience: Two-five years hospitality; security; police; military; intel; or insurance

• Knowledge and Skills: computer fluent; two-way radio; current Texas DPS PSB Level IV-PPO license or qualified to obtain Level IV-PPO license; personable with friendly aspect

• Abilities: Standing two hours; walking one hour repeatedly; lifting 50 lbs; bending; stooping; physically active; excellent vision; fluent English spoken & written

Workplace Expectations

• Loves Jesus, the people of HP Pres, the city of Dallas and the world
• Acts as an advocate of the culture and vision of HP Pres
• Commits to and exhibits our Team Culture Values:

  • Deeply abiding in Jesus

  • We > Me

  • Defiant joy in the trenches of ministry