Uniform Security Officer

Maranatha Christian Academy MN; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance $30,000

Long term disability

2 weeks PTO

Job summary

Living Word Christian Center is seeking a Security Officer to protect people and property. The role includes patrols, monitoring alarms, reports, and coordinating with authorities as needed, with duties extending to evening and special events at the campus.

The position is part-time, 20–25 hours per week, with benefits including life insurance, long-term disability, and two weeks of PTO. A valid driving license and firearms suitability are required, along with integrity and discretion.

Qualifications

• Meet state requirements for purchasing and possessing a firearm.
• Criminal history check will be conducted as part of employment clearance.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Experience in Military, Corrections, Law Enforcement, EMS, Fire or Private Security is a plus.
• Training completion and ongoing adherence to high honesty and integrity standards.
• Educational considerations in Criminal Justice or related fields are preferred.
• Align with Living Word’s Statement of Faith and Code of Christian Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Provide security protection for church visitors, members, staff, and guests.
• Conduct mobile/foot patrols and secure doors, manage crowd control.
• Complete reports and monitor intrusion, panic and fire alarms.
• Contact law enforcement, fire, and EMS as needed.
• Render first aid, CPR and AED when emergencies occur and assist responders.
• Escort funds within the facility and with armored car services.
• Investigate incidents and monitor CCTV/DVR; dispatch other officers as needed.
• Monitor NOAA weather reports and initiate protective actions during severe weather.
• Operate generator startup procedures when power is needed.
• This role includes guarding Maranatha Christian Academy activities during evenings and events.

Education

Criminal Justice training

Related fields study

Job description

LW Mission

Reach People, Touch Lives, and Make a Difference

Job Description

The LWCC Security Officer has many assorted duties, some occurring daily and some occurring less frequently. LWCC Security Department will be in uniform and armed at all times while performing duties and/or conducting business for Living Word Christian Center as approved by the Department Head or his designee.

Primary Responsibilities

• Providing security protection for church visitors, members, guest ministers, staff personnel and other visiting dignitaries.
• Conducts mobile/foot patrols, facility walkthrough checks, secures doors, crowd control & confrontation management.
• Completes various reports.
• Monitors and responds to intrusion, panic and fire alarms.
• Contacts law enforcement, fire, and ambulatory services as needed
• Renders First Aid, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) services during medical emergencies. Assists First Responders as needed.
• Provides escorting of funds within the facility and with armored car services.
• Investigates incidents, and conducts surveillance of suspicious individuals.
• Monitors CCTV/DVR surveillance systems. Dispatches other Officers as needed.
• Monitors local weather via NOAA Radio and other weather reporting services. Initiates steps in protecting people on the property pending severe weather.
• Conducts the generator start up procedures when auxiliary power is needed during severe weather situations.
• This position includes providing protection and security services to Maranatha Christian Academy activities during the evening and special events throughout the building.

Qualifications

• Meet and pass all requirements set forth by State Statute for purchasing and possessing a firearm. This requirement will resolve criminal history and mental health issues, whereas many background checks only check criminal records within the state.
• Complete a criminal history and records check as conducted by LWCC Human Resources for other employees and volunteers.
• Have a valid driver’s license.
• Although not required, previous experience in Military, Corrections, Law Enforcement, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Suppression or Private Security professions – or equivalent is a benefit.
• Successfully complete the approved and applicable training.
• Maintain standards of exceptional honesty, character and integrity.
• Although not mandatory - preferable educational considerations are education or training in Criminal Justice or related fields; Law, Psychology, Emergency Medical Training, Forensic Science, Homeland Security, Social Work, Human Services.
• Align with Living Word’s Statement of Faith.
• Abide by Living Word’s Code of Christian Conduct

Regular Schedule of Hours

To be determined - 20 to 25 hours a week

Part-Time Benefits

• $30,000 Basic term life policy provided at no cost
• Long term disability provided at no cost
• 2 weeks of PTO each year