Armed Security Officer - Church Campus Patrol

Fpcjackson; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement (after one year of service)

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

First Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Jackson, MS is seeking a dependable Full-Time Security Officer to help provide a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for staff, members, guests, and facilities.

This position serves as an armed security presence on the church campus during the hours of 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM and involves monitoring property, conducting patrols, responding to incidents, and upholding security procedures.

Qualifications

• Prior armed security, law enforcement, military, or related experience required.
• Current Enhanced Carry license or ability to obtain prior to employment.
• Valid firearm certification and demonstrated firearm proficiency.
• Willingness to follow church safety and firearm policies.

Responsibilities

• Patrol church buildings, parking lots, and surrounding property to ensure safety.
• Monitor facilities for suspicious activity, hazards, vandalism, theft, or access control.
• Maintain a visible armed security presence during shift hours.
• Respond to security threats, emergencies, or incidents and communicate with leadership.
• Lock/unlock facilities per schedules and security procedures.
• Assist visitors, staff, vendors, or emergency personnel as needed.
• Enforce safety policies with professionalism and courtesy.
• Prepare incident reports and document findings for leadership.

Skills

Armed security

Observation skills

De-escalation

Professionalism

Calm under pressure

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Education

Enhanced Carry license

Firearm certification

Job description

First Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Jackson, MS is seeking a dependable Full-Time Security Officer to help provide a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for staff, members, guests, and facilities.

This position serves as an armed security presence on the church campus during the hours of 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM and involves monitoring property, conducting patrols, responding to incidents, and upholding security procedures.