Security Officer - Overnight Weekends

First Presbyterian Church; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

First Presbyterian Church of Jackson seeks a dependable Part-Time Weekend Overnight Security Officer to provide safe, secure, and welcoming oversight for staff, members, guests, and facilities. This role requires patrolling, responding to incidents, and maintaining an armed presence during overnight weekend hours.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate professionalism, restraint, and a ministry-minded approach while balancing security duties with hospitality and respect for others.

Qualifications

• Professionalism, integrity, maturity, and sound judgment.
• Balance security responsibilities with hospitality in a church environment.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work overnight hours.
• Strong observational, communication, and problem solving skills.
• Remain calm and respond appropriately in emergencies or high‑pressure situations.
• Strong judgment, discretion, and conflict de-escalation skills.
• Current Enhanced Carry license/permit or ability to obtain.
• Valid firearm certification and demonstrated firearm proficiency.
• Knowledge of proper firearm safety, handling, storage, and situational awareness.
• Prior armed security, law enforcement, military, or related experience preferred.
• Physically able to walk the campus, climb stairs, and patrol.
• Comfortable interacting respectfully with church members and visitors.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
• Clean criminal background and pass all required screenings.
• Willingness to follow church policies and confidentiality expectations.
• Commitment to supporting the mission and values of First Presbyterian Church.

Responsibilities

• Patrol church buildings, parking lots, and surrounding property to ensure safety and security.
• Monitor facilities for suspicious activity, hazards, vandalism, theft, or unauthorized access.
• Maintain a visible armed security presence throughout the campus during overnight hours.
• Carry and maintain authorized firearm and security equipment per church policy and laws.
• Respond to security threats, emergencies, or incidents with safety and communication.
• De-escalate potential confrontations with professionalism and restraint.
• Lock and unlock facilities per schedules and procedures.
• Assist visitors, staff, vendors, or emergency personnel as needed.
• Enforce church safety policies in a courteous manner.
• Monitor entrances, exits, gates, and restricted areas.
• Conduct routine checks of property and equipment.
• Report concerns and incidents promptly to leadership.
• Complete incident reports and communicate relevant information.
• Provide basic overnight operational support as requested.
• Maintain campus cleanliness and security during shifts.
• Maintain required certifications and eligibility for armed duties.

Skills

Professionalism

Judgment

Night security

Armed security

Emergency response

De-escalation

Guest interaction

Reliability

Background checks

Patrol procedures

Job description

Job Location: Jackson, MS 39202. Job Category: Ministry Support. Organization: First Presbyterian Church (PCA).

OVERVIEW AND MISSION OF FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

First Presbyterian Church of Jackson exists to glorify God by making disciples in our neighborhood, our communities, and the world. In His providence, God has placed us on the corner of North State and Pinehurst Streets, in midtown Jackson. We resolve to be good neighbors and gospel witnesses in the neighborhoods around our church campus. We draw members and visitors from the entire metro‑Jackson area. We will continue to make disciples in our city by equipping believers to live for Christ in their homes, their workplaces, and in their neighborhoods across our region. For more information please visit our website, First Presbyterian Church.

JOB SUMMARY

First Presbyterian Church is seeking a dependable and attentive Part‑Time Weekend Overnight Security Officer to help provide a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for church staff, members, guests, and facilities. This position serves as an armed security presence for the church campus during the overnight weekend hours and is responsible for monitoring church property, conducting security patrols, responding to incidents, and assisting with overnight building oversight during weekend hours.

The ideal candidate demonstrates professionalism, maturity, restraint, and a ministry‑minded presence while balancing security responsibilities with hospitality and respect for others.

This is a part‑time position scheduled for Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00PM–6:00AM.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patrol church buildings, parking lots, and surrounding property to ensure safety and security.
• Monitor facilities for suspicious activity, hazards, vandalism, theft, or unauthorized access.
• Maintain a visible armed security presence throughout the campus during overnight hours.
• Carry and maintain authorized firearm and security equipment in accordance with church policy and applicable laws.
• Respond appropriately to security threats, emergencies, suspicious activity, alarms, medical incidents, or facility concerns while prioritizing safety and communication.
• Exercise appropriate judgment, professionalism, and de‑escalation techniques in potentially dangerous or confrontational situations.
• Lock and unlock facilities according to established schedules and security procedures.
• Assist visitors, staff, vendors, or emergency personnel as needed.
• Enforce church safety policies and facility guidelines in a professional and courteous manner.
• Monitor and secure entrances, exits, gates, and restricted‑access areas.
• Conduct routine checks of church property, including buildings, sidewalks, parking areas, and equipment.
• Report security concerns, emergencies, maintenance issues, and incidents promptly and accurately.
• Complete incident reports and communicate relevant information to church leadership and staff.
• Assist with basic overnight operational support as requested.
• Help ensure the campus remains clean, orderly, and secure throughout the shift.
• Maintain all required certifications, permits, and qualifications necessary for armed security duties.
• Remain alert, attentive, and free from unnecessary distractions while on duty.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• This position is classified as a part‑time, non‑exempt position.
• Regular work schedule is 10:00PM to 6:00AM every Saturday and Sunday, including any holidays observed on those days.
• This is an armed security position.
• Employee must maintain all required licenses, certifications, permits, and qualifications necessary to legally carry a firearm while on duty.
• Employee must comply with all church safety policies, firearm policies, and applicable local, state, and federal laws.
• Continued employment is contingent upon maintaining all required certifications and legal eligibility for armed security duties.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and any other required screening processes.
• Employee must maintain reliable transportation and dependable attendance.
• This position requires standing, walking, climbing stairs, and conducting patrols throughout the church campus during overnight hours.
• Appropriate dress, professional conduct, and sound judgment are required while on duty.
• The church reserves the right to modify duties, responsibilities, schedules, or assignments as needed.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The Part‑time Security Guard is offered an hourly rate, payable in 26 equal bi‑weekly installments.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, maturity, and sound judgment.
• Ability to balance security responsibilities with hospitality and respectful interaction in a church environment.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently during overnight hours.
• Strong observational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to remain calm and respond appropriately in emergency or high‑pressure situations.
• Strong judgment, discretion, and conflict de‑escalation skills.
• Current Enhanced Carry license/permit or ability to obtain required licensing prior to employment.
• Valid firearm certification and demonstrated firearm proficiency.
• Knowledge of proper firearm safety, handling, storage, and situational awareness.
• Prior armed security, law enforcement, military, or related experience strongly preferred.
• Physically able to walk the campus, climb stairs, and perform routine patrol duties.
• Comfortable interacting respectfully with church members, guests, staff, and community visitors.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
• Clean criminal background and ability to pass all required screenings.
• Willingness to follow church policies, procedures, and confidentiality expectations.
• Commitment to supporting the mission and values of First Presbyterian Church.