Security Officer; On-Call - Aurora, IL

Job Description

Internal

Before applying to this job, please notify your manager, department director, and VP. At Samaritan's Purse, we ask that you remain in your position for one year before considering other opportunities within the Ministry. If you have been in your position less than one year, please have a conversation with your manager and department leadership to seek their approval to consider other job opportunities.

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Samaritans Purse is seeking a Security Officer (On-Call) to serve at our Ministry Center located in Aurora, IL. In this role, you will provide on‑call coverage for our full‑time Security Officers, protecting the safety and well‑being of all persons and property at your assigned location.

* This is an on‑call position. Based on the need, shifts could range from 8–12 hours. Opportunities to cover 1st or 2nd shifts, up to a full 3–5 day shift are available.

Hourly Rate: $25–27 (range may vary in markets outside of Illinois)

At Samaritans Purse, the Gospel really is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotion and spend time praying for each other, our staff, and volunteers who serve around the globe.

In the role of Security Officer (On‑Call), you will have the opportunity to:

• Maintain your personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be an effective witness for Him
• Conduct yourself as a security professional at all times, creating an atmosphere to deter undesirable activity
• Greet all staff and visitors whenever practical to maintain a consistent visible presence
• Screen pedestrian and vehicular traffic for authorization to enter the premises
• Operate various equipment, such as card access, fire and burglar alarms, video cameras, and ministry vehicles
• Report hazardous conditions and follow all call‑in procedures in case of emergency
• Identify threatening individuals and alert local law enforcement
• Be familiar with all Samaritans Purse facilities, policies, procedures, and regulations that affect the safety and security of all occupants
• Monitor activity across campus through regular physical patrols and the use of video surveillance
• Control access to campus during non‑business hours; open/close and secure all buildings as scheduled
• Document all noteworthy activity in the shift log or appropriate incident report
• Basic Law Enforcement Training and minimum 3 years experience as a Law Enforcement Officer or equivalent, required
• Must be eligible to complete and pass any required training and certifications
• Basic keyboarding and computer skills, strongly preferred
• Motivated self‑starter; sees a need and takes initiative
• Trustworthy and mature
• Patient when tasks are routine, but quick on their feet to respond to a crisis
• Fluency in English, required

Job Location: Aurora, IL

Type: On‑Call

Language Requirement: Fluency in English (required)

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Samaritan's Purse
PO Box 3000
Boone, NC 28607
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Samaritan’s Purse is a 501(c)(3) tax‑exempt charity. All contributions designated for specific projects shall be applied to those projects, and we may assess up to 10 percent to be used for administering the gift. Occasionally, we receive more contributions for a given project than can be wisely applied to that project. When that happens, we use these funds to meet a similar pressing need.