Church Safety & Security Leader

River Valley Church; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

River Valley Church in Burnsville, MN seeks a Safety and Security Director to create safe, welcoming environments for services and events. You will lead policy development, staff leadership, and volunteer training across all campuses to ensure proactive safety culture and confidentiality.

The role focuses on building strong security teams, coordinating with pastors and staff, and maintaining emergency plans while.upholding the highest standards of care and compliance.

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritize at a high level.
• Strong problem-solving ability.
• Maintain strict confidentiality.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Ability to relate to individuals at all levels.
• Familiarity with background check platforms and access control systems a plus.
• Team player, flexible and teachable.
• CPR/AED, first aid, de-escalation, or threat assessment certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Safety and Security policies and procedures across all River Valley Church locations.
• Partner with Infrastructure Director to develop safety plans, training, drills.
• Maintain and update Safety and Security Procedures Handbook for training and liability.
• Establish standards for security volunteers and ensure consistency across campuses.
• Oversee security volunteer teams across locations and recruit/onboard staff.
• Meet with Campus Pastoral Staff to assess team health and needs.
• Lead quarterly campus staff feedback to identify needs and improvements.
• Conduct weekend and midweek security team observations.
• Develop event security plans and staff for large events.
• Provide safety and security training for staff and volunteers.

Skills

Prioritization

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Communication

Relationship building

Administrative skills

Google Suite

Background checks

Access control

Google Workspace familiarity

CPR/AED

First aid

De-escalation

Threat assessment

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Law enforcement study preferred

Tools

Checkr

ApprovalMax

Google Suite

Job description

River Valley Church in Burnsville, MN seeks a Safety and Security Director to create safe, welcoming environments for services and events. You will lead policy development, staff leadership, and volunteer training across all campuses to ensure proactive safety culture and confidentiality.

The role focuses on building strong security teams, coordinating with pastors and staff, and maintaining emergency plans while.upholding the highest standards of care and compliance.