Safety Training Lead - Church Security & Response

Gateway Church; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateway Church is seeking a Safety Training Lead to own and deliver the training programs for our Safety Services Team, including part-time officers, Serve Teams, and security contractors. You will coordinate de-escalation, emergency response, medical basics, and campus-specific safety protocols across multiple locations.

You will onboard new staff, track certifications, and partner with internal managers and external trainers to ensure compliance with state licensing and training requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required with 5+ years in security or emergency response with training.
• Texas Level IV Private Security License required or able to obtain upon hire.
• Instructor certification in de-escalation, first aid/CPR, or active threat response preferred.

Responsibilities

• Owns the training curriculum for the Safety Services Team.
• Coordinates training in de-escalation, emergency response, medical, and safety protocols.
• Onboards new team members and tracks certification records.
• Coordinates drills and after-action reviews with campuses.
• Maintains relationships with third-party trainers to meet licensing requirements.
• Supports campuses and pastors with safety training.

Skills

Training program design

De-escalation training

Emergency response

Presentations & public speaking

Security operations knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Texas Level IV Private Security License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gateway Church is seeking a Safety Training Lead to own and deliver the training programs for our Safety Services Team, including part-time officers, Serve Teams, and security contractors. You will coordinate de-escalation, emergency response, medical basics, and campus-specific safety protocols across multiple locations.

You will onboard new staff, track certifications, and partner with internal managers and external trainers to ensure compliance with state licensing and training requirements.