Security Officer

Mission Statement

“To provide through the power of Jesus Christ, a home for the homeless, food for the hungry and hope for their future.”

Pay & Schedule

Starting wage: $25/hr.

Full‑time, 40 hours per week with a flexible schedule: 4 p.m. – 12 a.m.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Benefits
• Vision
• 403b Savings Plan with generous company match
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Group Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance for Dependents
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Plans

Position Description

The Safety Officer is armed and works to ensure that the environment is safe for all, while building a good rapport with those encountered. The Security Officer should have the heart of a servant in accordance with Colossians 3:23: “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.”

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Maintain a constant presence in the community through regular patrols to deter crime and provide quick help when needed.
• Remain vigilant regarding potential hazards or problems which could harm the public.
• Observe surveillance cameras, investigate reports of suspicious activity, and report suspicious activities and emergencies to local authorities.
• Reasonably detain persons suspected of felony‑level criminal activity until law enforcement arrives and escort trespassers and other unwelcome parties off the premises.
• Provide input to management to develop, prepare, and implement safety and security policies and procedures, including emergency preparedness, accident prevention, general safety, and risk management.
• Reflect personal integrity in attitude and behavior toward guests, volunteers, participants, and staff.

Other Duties

• Attend quarterly All Staff meetings.
• Demonstrate The Rescue Mission’s Core Values, Organizational Integrity, Unity, and Effectiveness.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.
• Be prepared to pray with and offer spiritual support to others.

Education, Training, and Experience

• Two years of advanced education preferred.
• Crisis intervention and verbal de‑escalation experience required.
• Experience with criminal justice, mental health/psychology, and conflict resolution.
• Three years of related experience preferred.
• Efficient use of verbal de‑escalation, managing conflicts, and dealing with individuals experiencing mental‑health crises.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certifications required.
• Previous police or military training/experience required.
• Training or certification in safety and security preferred.
• Licensed to carry a firearm.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Physical dexterity and the ability to analyze situations for potential danger.
• Analytical skills and the capability to handle emergency situations calmly.
• Ability to attain and retain an Indiana (or equivalent) firearm license.
• Basic computer skills, including internet and email use.
• Ability to work with individuals of various socio‑economic, ethnic, and racial backgrounds.
• Ability to comply with personal and business requirements as detailed in the Employee Handbook.