Security Officer

Reports to: Chief of Security
FLSA status: Hourly (Non-Exempt)
Hours per week: 20 hours, Part-Time
Campus: Melbourne

We exist to glorify God by being a loving community where people are saved, set free, discipled, empowered, and sent out to fulfill their God-given calling.

Job Summary:
This position provides a visual security presence and monitors physical security and safety of students, employees, visitors and facilities. Calvary Chapel must be your home church with regular attendance.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintain an alert, visible presence inside and outside the church/school buildings to detect potential threats or hazardous conditions and execute the campus Emergency Action Plan and Procedures as necessary (1Corinthians 14:40)
Provide basic first aid according to the officers level of training
Monitor and respond to potential threats, coordinate with law enforcement and/or emergency medical services, and manage incident response as identified in SOPs and Florida Statute (Psalm 82:4)
Coordinate with other ministries to ensure Church buildings and grounds are protected from unauthorized visitors (Acts 20:28)
Document relevant observations/actions on Incident Reports and Intelligent Reports as dictated by the Standard Operating Procedure
Coordinate and communicate with other campus staff including campus pastor, administrative staff and ministry leaders, and attend required staff meetings
Provide general safety support, including first aid, traffic control, car loop, building protection, and assistance to attendees
(Philippians 2:3-4)
Support church operations by attending meetings, traveling to campuses, working flexible hours (including evenings, weekends and holidays) as needed
Other duties as assigned by Supervisor (Colossians 3:23)

Job Skills and Competencies:
Ability to stay calm in stressful situations to include large crowds, adapt to change and exercise discernment (2 Corinthians 9:8)
21 years of age or older with high school diploma or GED
Valid Class E drivers license
Prior law enforcement or military service preferred. Any combination of education and experience may be considered
Possess and demonstrate the physical and mental capacity to respond to a variety of incidents. Physical capacity may involve the need to stand and walk up to 8 hours per shift, ascend/descend stairs and navigate various terrain, run , implement de-escalation techniques when appropriate or engage in physical confrontation for the safety of the officer or others
Exceptional observation and communications skills to include both written and verbal (1 Peter 4:10)
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word
Desire to protect people while keeping Christ as the center (Ephesians 4:3)
Capable of holding a state D and G license, as well as capability of maintaining qualification in defensive equipment, CPR and First Aid
Thorough understanding and adherence to Florida Administrative Code chapter 5N-1 and Florida Statute 493

Other Qualifications:
Calvary Chapel must be your home church with regular attendance (Hebrews 10:25)
Keep the ministry in the forefront of all you do, with a servant heart and optimistic attitude (Philippians 2:3)
Conduct yourself in a manner that reinforces the core values and mission of Calvary Chapel and agree to our Statement of Faith
Function as a productive part of the church staff and attend staff meetings in coordination with direct supervisor
Demonstrate a mature, ongoing personal relationship with Jesus through spiritual and moral integrity
Strong commitment to the vision and mission of Calvary Chapel Melbourne (John 13:34-35)
Fruit of the Spirit is consistently displayed in your life, as a reflection of Gods love to colleagues and visitors (Galatians 5:22-23)