Safety and Security Director

Job Title:

Safety & Security Director

Reports To:

Executive Director of Operations

Reports To:

Executive Director of Operations

Direct Reports:
Safety & Parking Supervisor/Security Team / Crowd Control Team

FLSA:
Full-Time - Exempt

The Safety & Security Director provides strategic and operational leadership for NLCSE’s safety, security, emergency preparedness, and risk management efforts. This role oversees security operations across campuses, facilities, ministries, events, and parking areas while developing systems, teams, and partnerships that keep our people and organization safe.

The ideal leader is both strategic and hands-on, with strong judgment, discretion, adaptability, and a people-centered approach.

Safety and security are essential to creating an environment where people can worship, serve, work, gather, and grow with confidence. This role proactively identifies risks, strengthens preparedness, and builds a culture of safety while supporting NLCSE’s ministry and mission.

• Anticipates risks and develops proactive solutions.
• Leads with integrity, confidence, and accountability.
• Builds strong relationships across the organization and with external partners.
• Remains calm and decisive in high pressure situations.
• Embraces technology, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Communicates effectively with frontline teams and senior leadership.
• Develops professional, prepared, and service oriented teams.
• Understands and supports NLCSE’s mission and ministry environment.

• Lead NLCSE’s safety, security, emergency preparedness, and physical risk management strategy.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop strategies to prevent and mitigate threats.
• Develop and maintain safety, security, fire prevention, emergency response, and crisis management policies and procedures.
• Monitor emerging threats, regulations, and industry best practices and recommend improvements.
• Oversee security systems, including access control, video surveillance, alarms, and emergency notification technology.
• Lead security planning and support for services, ministries, events, and rental engagements.
• Provide leadership over parking lot operations and related safety measures.
• Lead, coach, and develop NLCSE’s crowd control and security teams.
• Develop and deliver safety, security, and emergency preparedness training.
• Conduct audits, inspections, drills, and incident reviews and implement corrective actions.
• Manage security incidents and coordinate crisis response as needed.
• Build relationships with law enforcement, fire departments, first responders, emergency management, and community partners.
• Partner with HR, Legal, Operations, Facilities, Finance, and Ministry leadership to integrate security into organizational planning.
• Prepare security reports and recommendations for Senior Leadership and Directors.
• Develop and manage the safety and security budget.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on security and risk matters.
• Maintain oncall readiness for significant security or emergency situations, as required.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in safety, security, emergency management, law enforcement, or a related field.
• Experience leading security operations in a complex, fastpaced, or high traffic environment.
• Experience managing and developing security personnel or teams.
• Strong knowledge of physical security, risk management, emergency preparedness, crisis response, parking operations, and incident management.
• Knowledge of access control, surveillance, perimeter protection, threat assessment, and security technology.
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