On Call Security Officer | Aurora, IL

Samaritan's Purse; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings plan

Job summary

Samaritan's Purse is seeking an On-Call Security Officer for the Aurora, IL campus. You will provide a professional security presence, screen access, and respond to incidents to keep staff and visitors safe.

The role requires law enforcement experience, basic computer skills, and the ability to act quickly in crises. This is a shift-based, on-call position within our Security department.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of law enforcement or equivalent experience.
• Eligible to complete and pass required training/certifications.
• Basic keyboarding and computer skills preferred.
• Trustworthy, mature, proactive, and crisis-capable.
• Able to respond quickly in crisis situations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ
• Provide a professional, visible security presence that helps deter undesirable activity while warmly greeting staff and visitors and supporting a safe, welcoming ministry environment.
• Protect campus access and facilities by screening pedestrian and vehicle traffic, verifying authorization, controlling after-hours access, and opening, closing, and securing buildings according to established procedures.
• Monitor and respond to security concerns through regular physical patrols and video surveillance, identifying threatening individuals, reporting hazardous conditions, and contacting local law enforcement or emergency personnel when needed.
• Operate security and life-safety systems, including card access, fire and burglar alarms, video surveillance equipment, and ministry vehicles, to help safeguard staff, visitors, facilities, and ministry operations.
• Maintain strong situational awareness and accountability by knowing Samaritan's Purse facilities, policies, and procedures and accurately documenting noteworthy activity, incidents, and required shift information.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Law enforcement exp

Computer skills

Trustworthy

Education

Basic Law Enforcement Training

Job description

Demonstrate Biblical Integrity

Location: Aurora, IL, United States

Job ID: 16599

Date Posted: Sep 11, 2026

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What do we believe?

At Samaritan's Purse, the Gospel is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and prayer for each other, our staff, and volunteers who serve around the world. As a faith-driven organization, our Statement of Faith shapes every aspect of our global work.

Please take time to review the following link as you consider working with us: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/statement-of-faith/

What is the opportunity?

We are seeking a On-Call Security Officer to join our Security team in Aurora, IL. Through humanitarian work, the goal and purpose of Samaritan's Purse are to help people in Jesus' name and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ
• Provide a professional, visible security presence that helps deter undesirable activity while warmly greeting staff and visitors and supporting a safe, welcoming ministry environment.
• Protect campus access and facilities by screening pedestrian and vehicle traffic, verifying authorization, controlling after-hours access, and opening, closing, and securing buildings according to established procedures.
• Monitor and respond to security concerns through regular physical patrols and video surveillance, identifying threatening individuals, reporting hazardous conditions, and contacting local law enforcement or emergency personnel when needed.
• Operate security and life-safety systems, including card access, fire and burglar alarms, video surveillance equipment, and ministry vehicles, to help safeguard staff, visitors, facilities, and ministry operations.
• Maintain strong situational awareness and accountability by knowing Samaritan's Purse facilities, policies, and procedures and accurately documenting noteworthy activity, incidents, and required shift information.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Basic Law Enforcement Training and minimum 3 years of law enforcement or equivalent experience required
• Must be eligible to complete and pass any required training and certifications
• Basic keyboarding and computer skills strongly preferred
• Trustworthy, mature, self-motivated, and proactive
• Patient with routine tasks and able to respond quickly and effectively in crisis situations

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan, when eligible

Type: Associate/Temporary

Department: Security

Location: Aurora, IL.

Language Requirement: English

Pay rate/salary: $26 per hour

Shift: On-Call