Security - Global Security Assistant

Who We Are

Mercy Ships is a global faith‑based charity that uses hospital ships to bring life‑changing surgeries and transformational medical training to people in some of the most challenging contexts along the African coast. For over 40 years, Mercy Ships has been delivering lasting hope and healing through safe surgical care, while working alongside partners and stakeholders to strengthen local healthcare systems in more than 55 countries.

Since the inception of this dream by founders Don and Deyon Stephens in 1978, Mercy Ships has served more than 2.7 million direct beneficiaries without regard for race, gender, or religion.

$20 - $23/HR

Part‑time, 10 hours per week, on‑site in Lindale, Texas.

This position may require working off shifts and weekends.

• Assist with Security Risk Assessment.
• Engage with the community in meetings or other types of communication, encouraging an atmosphere and awareness of security.
• Create a security presence during onboarding or other events, which might require a visual presence of enhanced security.
• Assist the ISC Security Manager and Program Security Officer with Microix for contracts and vendor payments.
• Maintain the ISC Situation Room in a full‑time ready state, in the event of an emergency.
• Assist the ISC Security Manager develop a plan for a security office at the entrance of the ISC and assist in implementing.
• Assist the ISC Security Manager with all responsibilities on the campus.
• Maintain alignment with and uphold Mercy Ships' Core Values, Code of Conduct, and follow the policies and procedures published on Compass.
• Follow the model of Jesus and align with our core values by Loving God;
  Loving and Serving Others;
  Being a Person of Integrity; and a Person of Excellence in all you say and do.
• Other duties may be assigned that are not included in the information provided in this job description.

• Experienced in conducting Security Risk Assessments and able to identify risk.
• Create an atmosphere and awareness of security by engaging with the community.
• Monitor policy and procedures to identify changes or processes that need to be updated.
• Maintain an awareness of global activities and be aware of how it might affect various Mercy Ship locations.
• Conduct security inspections around the ISC property.
• Review Security Policy and Procedures, edit and update as needed.
• Assist with investigations of any losses, threats, or breaches at the ISC.
• Write a comprehensive security report.
• Maintain utmost confidentiality and discretion.
• Support Mercy Ships mission and vision and be committed to its core values.
• Promote a culture that is conducive to effective relationships among diverse team members.
• Interpret and communicate information, ideas, and instructions clearly, accurately, and persuasively both verbally and in writing.

• Organize meetings by assisting with invitations and agendas.
• Experienced with Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook.
• Assist with the annual department budget.
• Understand and apply servant leadership, work collaboratively with integrity, and demonstrate accountability.

• Bachelor's degree or an accredited certificate, preferably in Security Management, Social Sciences, Law, Disaster Management, or a related field.
• Two years of professional experience working in security management, assessments, law enforcement, or military service.
• Experience operating in difficult circumstances and stressful conditions.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to effectively present information in written reports, visual presentations, and verbal reports.
• Able to effectively plan, organize, and prioritize work to meet scheduled commitments.
• Support Mercy Ships mission, vision, and values by exhibiting the following behaviours:
  Excellence and competence, collaboration, innovation, respect, personalization, commitment to our community, and accountability.
• Remain calm in fast‑paced and stressful situations.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and diligence.
• Work well independently.
• Communicate well and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Follow the model of Jesus by Loving God;
  Loving and Serving Others;
  Being a Person of Integrity; and a Person of Excellence in all you say and do.
• Adhere to Mercy Ships Code of Conduct. Support organization’s mission and vision.

• Sitting: 4-6 hours per workday.
• Walking: 1-2 hours per workday.
• Standing: 2-4 hours per workday.
• Stooping: 1-2 hours per workday.
• Bending several times per workday.
• Lifting up to twenty‑five pounds.
• Climbing steps: 3-4 times per workday.