Security Director

Riverbend Safety and Security Director

4214 N Capital of Texas HWY, Austin TX 78746

Riverbend Church is seeking a Christ-centered Director of Safety and Security who is called to be part of a unique team. The role develops and directs security and loss prevention strategies and services, and implements safety programs that protect employees, school children, church members, physical and financial assets and critical / sensitive information.

Specifically, the incumbent will ensure a safe and secure environment for the weekend services, staff, children and students, volunteers and guests as well as property assets.

The role requires overseeing development and implementation of security and safety policies and practices, ensures compliance with local, state and federal rules and regulations, develops volunteers, provides training, and manages an annual budget.

This is carried out on the campus of Riverbend Church in Austin (which includes the Riverbend Christian School, Riverbend Remembrance Gardens, and Riverbend Center for the Arts), and may include any activities / locations where Riverbend has a presence.

The position is an Exempt Full-time position and reports to the Executive Operations Pastor.

The role will be split as follows: 75% at Riverbend Christian School, and 25% at Riverbend Church (and affiliates).

The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disability Act, may include the characteristic duties, knowledge, skills and abilities noted herein, however, this list represents EXAMPLES ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.

• Provide direction to leadership, the school, and the campus teams on various security and safety plans, issues, and incidents to provide a secure environment.
• Provide pastoral staff protection and coordinates the movement and safety of the lead pastor, his family, guest speakers, and others as needed at church sponsored services and or events.
• Maintain and expand fully functioning security and safety volunteer teams.
• Work with various church ministry teams to develop and implement security and safety procedures to minimize inherent risks.
• Develop and document security and safety policies and procedures (e.g., weather, fire, active shooter, firearms, bomb, kidnaping, etc.).
• Develop, implement and monitor current and future electronic surveillance systems at all campuses.
• Participate in annual budget preparation to ensure adequate funds for the operation of the security and safety programs.
• Produce and maintain purchase orders for security and safety equipment for the campus and process all payment requests.
• Conduct regular risk assessments of premises for burglary, robbery, theft, fire and severe weather.
• Plan and provide for protective services at various church sponsored events both on and off campus.
• Establish and maintain relationships and serve as the point of contact with local law enforcement, private security firms, fire and EMS offices (services) to prevent or investigate incidents for protective services at various church sponsored services and events both on and off campus.
• Help conduct interviews and background checks in compliance with church policies for Riverbend Church and school employees and volunteers and assist with the interviewing and vetting of all volunteers in the guest service positions (security, ushers, greeters, parking, etc.).
• Coordinate training for ushers, greeters, parking teams, etc. and other “front-line” church teams.
• Manage all aspects of the day-to-day security of Riverbend Christian School
• Approve, issue and maintain records of facility access keycards, keys and access…