Security Officer - Boone, NC

Job Description

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Samaritan's Purse is hiring a Security Officer to join our team in Boone, NC. In this vital role, you'll help ensure the safety and security of our staff, visitors, and property across the Samaritan's Purse campus. If you're passionate about protection and service, come use your skills to make a difference for the Kingdom!

Shift: Monday - Friday, 1 p.m.

- 9 p.m.

At Samaritan's 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, 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, fostering an environment that deters 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 systems, 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 Samaritan's 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 2 years of experience as a Law Enforcement Officer or equivalent, required.
• Must be eligible to complete/pass annual PPS training and certification as a PPS Officer through the North Carolina State Attorney Generals office.
• 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.
• 12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies, strongly preferred.

Job Location: Boone, NC

Type: Full-time.

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Long-term and Short-term disability insurance
• Term Life Insurance
• 401 (k) retirement savings plan
• 10 paid holidays