Security Officer Associate

Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Career Site; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Career Site in Charlotte, NC seeks a Security Associate responsible for protecting persons and property at BGEA facilities. The position includes screening traffic, assisting in emergencies, and operating security systems, with a limit of 1000 work hours per year. Candidates should have an Associate’s degree or equivalent experience and valid driver’s license. The role does not come with benefits due to work hour limits.

Qualifications

• Minimum Associate’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Ability to clearly communicate verbally.
• Must complete CPR/AED and security training.

Responsibilities

• Screen traffic to confirm authorized entry.
• Assist with medical emergencies.
• Operate security systems and equipment.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents

Ability to solve practical problems

Valid driver’s license and good driving record

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Description

Security Associate

Job Summary

This position performs security duties that protect persons and property at the BGEA-Charlotte facilities. The role does not exceed 1000 hours of work per year.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Screen pedestrian and vehicular traffic to confirm authorized entry.
• Assist with medical emergencies involving sick or injured persons.
• Operate security systems and equipment, including card access, fire and burglar alarms, CCTV, and BGEA vehicles.
• Use appropriate judgment and discretion when handling disruptive individuals and situations in a courteous, professional manner.
• Report damage to ministry or employee property and conduct investigations regarding the same.
• Document incoming emergency calls during non‑business hours and distribute information accordingly.
• In case of emergency, follow call‑in procedures for BGEA management and staff.
• Immediately consult with management regarding emergency incidents occurring on the property or which may affect BGEA.
• Become familiar with all BGEA facilities, policies, procedures, and regulations that affect the safety and security of BGEA building occupants.
• Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information regarding organizational and operational plans, activities, and general security matters.

Marginal Duties and Responsibilities

• Refer all requests from the news media to BGEA Media Relations.
• Appropriately help guests with information and assistance.
• Report maintenance problems or hazardous conditions such as water leaks, fire, and safety hazards.
• Perform all additional duties as directed by superiors, including cleaning work areas and removing trash during holiday weekends; job‑related training.
• Assist other departments as directed by superiors.
• Maintain a well‑groomed and neat appearance in compliance with established BGEA policy and as further directed by departmental supervisors.

Job Specifications – Skills and Knowledge

• Minimum Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two‑year college or technical school in a related field; or 5 years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume and apply basic algebra and geometry concepts.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• As a condition of employment, and as directed by supervisors, must successfully complete BGEA‑specified security and safety training as directed, including CPR/AED certification, NC Private Protection Services armed guard training, and registration within 6 months after being hired.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Able to work under stress during emergencies.
• Complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Able to clearly communicate verbally by telephone and portable radio.
• Work holidays, nights, and weekends as needed.
• Regularly required to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Sensory ability to detect various odors such as gas leaks, electrical shorts, brush fire smoke, and alcoholic beverages or marijuana.

Working Conditions

• Moderate noise level.
• Frequent interruptions and distractions.
• Occasional outdoor exposure to inclement weather.

Benefits Summary

Associate or Seasonal employees may work up to 19 hours a week (not to exceed 1000 hours a year) and are not eligible for any benefits.