Are you a law enforcement and safety expert with a heart for ministry? Do you want to create and maintain environments where people can safely attend events and connect with Jesus and one another? The Safety & Security Manager administers safety and security programs at the Blankenbaker campus, under the direction of the Director of Safety and Security, and contributes to church-wide safety and security programs and procedures in a manner than aligns with Southeast’s mission, vision, and strategies.

Essential Functions

• Identifies safety and security requirements for events and worship services.
• Collaborates with campus operations leader and others  to help identify and mobilize resources for safety and security needs and establish medical response requirements.
• Identifies security staffing needs; collaborates with others to hire, schedule, and manage the security teams.
• Oversees contract police officers who provide personal security for key staff; coordinates and directs police officer duties during church functions.
• Identifies training needs for staff and security teams; provides training as needed.
• Develops, implements, and updates safety and security plans including:  weekend services, special events, children and student programs, staff members, facilities, emergency response planning, medical readiness, sports and fitness activities/equipment, and property.
• Establishes and manages medical response programs consisting of volunteer and contract persons; oversees the medical teams.
• Initiates security responses to suspicious activity.
• Manages the process for collection and storage of offerings from start to finish.
• Responds to slips and falls.
• Manages the access control system and monitors surveillance.
• Oversees the background check process for volunteers and applicants.
• Insures compliance to state, federal, and church safety regulations and policies at multiple campuses; Oversees safety equipment; insures compliance of fire and safety codes, chemical use and storage, and food vendors/health codes.
• Responsible for child safety policies and processes.

Essential Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop relationships and network with staff, members, visitors, the public, and all levels of police, fire, and emergency personnel; strong conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• A self-starter with the ability to work well independently as well as on a team.
• Physically able to stand for long periods of time and respond to situations which require physical exertion.
• Experience in conducting, assessing and responding to threat analyses.
• Knowledge of safety and security operations; familiarity with law enforcement systems and procedures.
• Knowledge of equipment, policies and procedures to promote effective security operations for the protection of people, data and property.
• Fluent in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• A heart for and understanding of ministry, with a desire to help those ministries whose main focus is to connect people to Jesus.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of private and sensitive information.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal fire and safety regulations.
• Spiritual gifts of leadership, administration, service and discernment.
• Ability to travel up to 50 percent of the time to other SE locations, if needed.

Required Education, Experience, and Membership

• Five years of laws enforcement experience as a sworn law enforcement officer; safety experience preferred.
• CCDW certified.
• Available to work most weekend and special events; flexible schedule.
• B.S. degree in a related field.
• Engaged member of Southeast Christian Church who supports the Statement of Faith and submits to the leadership of the church.