Armed Security Officer

Position Description JOB TITLE: Security Officer DEPARTMENT: Security DEPT CODE: 0395 REPORTS TO: Director of Security STATUS: Non-Exempt, Hourly HOURS: Full Time (40) TUITION: Non-Taxable LOCATION: 2401 W Cypress Creek Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ At Calvary Chapel, we are called to make disciples of Jesus Christ by connecting people to God, people to people, and people to outreach. Our vision is to reach our community and change our world. As a staff member, it’s not what we do, it’s who we are. Your Passion: To serve in a support role to the Security team with the primary responsibility to assist staff, children, volunteers, the church body, and others in accessing and utilizing campus and school amenities in a safe and secure manner and serving as facilitator for security related issues that arise. You are: - Convinced a relationship with Jesus changes everything in a person’s life - Committed to keeping your family as your first ministry - Dedicated in your personal study of God’s Word - Consistently placing high priority on worship and your personal prayer life - An excellent and generous steward of your personal finances - Obedient to God to take Sabbath and make space for soul-keeping - Deeply compassionate towards people who are in need or hurting - Excited about global missions and local outreach- you want to change the world - A part of a healthy friendship community and accountability circle - Willing to give up personal pleasures and freedoms in order to live a life above reproach and that is aligned with our Leadership Covenant - Attending Calvary Chapel Church or have the desire and will make Calvary your home church You will: - Have Prior Law Enforcement or Military Experience. Five or more years of previous experience with an Honorable discharge is a plus - Have and maintain a Florida Class “D” Security Officer License and agree to attend and successfully complete all of the necessary training required to maintain the license. A copy of the current Florida Class “D” license should be provided - Have and maintain a valid Florida Class “G” Security Officer License and agree to attend and successfully complete all of the necessary training required to maintain the license. A copy of the current Florida Class “G” license should be provided - Obtain appropriate licenses to carry a gun and trained to properly use firearms if required to carry this equipment - Provide campus and school security during designated day, evening and/or weekend hours - Lock and unlock campus and school gates, buildings, and rooms as needed to access facilities for all events shown on the weekly calendar of events. Evening lockdown of campus and school facilities includes a thorough walk through of all buildings, turning off all lights and securing all interior and exterior doors - Be responsible to arm and disarm alarm systems and card reader systems in all buildings and areas of buildings where access is needed for scheduled events - Provide routine patrol of the main areas of the campus and maintain a visible presence during assigned work shift to observe and address any security related concerns and provide any needed assistance to staff, students, volunteers, and visitors - Document any unusual activities, incidents, injuries, or other pertinent information for review by the Director of Security and other Security Officers. Communicate necessary information to other staff and affected ministries - Work together with the Service Oversight, law enforcement officers, church staff, volunteers, CCA and the Facilities Department to provide security for all church services and ministry events - Serve as contact person for all campus and school security related issues. The Security Officer carries the Security cell phone and radio to be able to respond to questions or needs throughout their assigned sh…