On-Call Security Officer — Protecting a Faith-Driven Campus

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

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.