Security Officer - Overnight Weekends

Job Location:

Jackson, MS 39202. Job Category:
Ministry Support. Organization:
First Presbyterian Church (PCA).

First Presbyterian Church of Jackson exists to glorify God by making disciples in our neighborhood, our communities, and the world. In His providence, God has placed us on the corner of North State and Pinehurst Streets, in midtown Jackson. We resolve to be good neighbors and gospel witnesses in the neighborhoods around our church campus. We draw members and visitors from the entire metro‑Jackson area.

We will continue to make disciples in our city by equipping believers to live for Christ in their homes, their workplaces, and in their neighborhoods across our region. For more information please visit our website, First Presbyterian Church.

First Presbyterian Church is seeking a dependable and attentive Part‑Time Weekend Overnight Security Officer to help provide a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for church staff, members, guests, and facilities. This position serves as an armed security presence for the church campus during the overnight weekend hours and is responsible for monitoring church property, conducting security patrols, responding to incidents, and assisting with overnight building oversight during weekend hours.

The ideal candidate demonstrates professionalism, maturity, restraint, and a ministry‑minded presence while balancing security responsibilities with hospitality and respect for others.

This is a part‑time position scheduled for Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00PM–6:00AM.

• Patrol church buildings, parking lots, and surrounding property to ensure safety and security.
• Monitor facilities for suspicious activity, hazards, vandalism, theft, or unauthorized access.
• Maintain a visible armed security presence throughout the campus during overnight hours.
• Carry and maintain authorized firearm and security equipment in accordance with church policy and applicable laws.
• Respond appropriately to security threats, emergencies, suspicious activity, alarms, medical incidents, or facility concerns while prioritizing safety and communication.
• Exercise appropriate judgment, professionalism, and de‑escalation techniques in potentially dangerous or confrontational situations.
• Lock and unlock facilities according to established schedules and security procedures.
• Assist visitors, staff, vendors, or emergency personnel as needed.
• Enforce church safety policies and facility guidelines in a professional and courteous manner.
• Monitor and secure entrances, exits, gates, and restricted‑access areas.
• Conduct routine checks of church property, including buildings, sidewalks, parking areas, and equipment.
• Report security concerns, emergencies, maintenance issues, and incidents promptly and accurately.
• Complete incident reports and communicate relevant information to church leadership and staff.
• Assist with basic overnight operational support as requested.
• Help ensure the campus remains clean, orderly, and secure throughout the shift.
• Maintain all required certifications, permits, and qualifications necessary for armed security duties.
• Remain alert, attentive, and free from unnecessary distractions while on duty.

• This position is classified as a part‑time, non‑exempt position.
• Regular work schedule is 10:00PM to 6:00AM every Saturday and Sunday, including any holidays observed on those days.
• This is an armed security position.
• Employee must maintain all required licenses, certifications, permits, and qualifications necessary to legally carry a firearm while on duty.
• Employee must comply with all church safety policies, firearm policies, and applicable local, state, and federal laws.
• Continued employment is contingent upon maintaining all required certifications and legal eligibility for armed security duties.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and any other required screening processes.
• Employee must maintain reliable transportation and dependable attendance.
• This position requires standing, walking, climbing stairs, and conducting patrols throughout the church campus during…