Security Officer - Boone, NC

About the role

The Security Officer plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of Samaritan's Purse staff, visitors, and property across the campus. This position requires a passion for protection and service, and the ability to work shifts from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be an effective witness for Him.
• Foster an environment that deters undesirable activity.
• Greet all staff and visitors whenever practical.
• Screen pedestrian and vehicular traffic for authorization to enter the premises.
• Operate various equipment, including card access systems, fire and burglar alarms, video cameras, and ministry vehicles.
• Report hazardous conditions and follow all call-in procedures in case of emergency.
• Identify threatening individuals and alert local law enforcement.
• Be familiar with all Samaritan's Purse facilities, policies, procedures, and regulations affecting the safety and security of all occupants.
• Monitor activity across campus through regular physical patrols and the use of video surveillance.
• Control access to campus during non-business hours; open/close and secure all buildings as scheduled.
• Document all noteworthy activity in the shift log or appropriate incident report.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Basic Law Enforcement Training and minimum 2 years of experience as a Law Enforcement Officer or equivalent, required.
• Eligible to complete/pass annual PPS training and certification as a PPS Officer through the North Carolina State Attorney General's office.
• Basic keyboarding and computer skills, strongly preferred.
• Motivated self-starter; sees a need and takes initiative.
• Trustworthy and mature.
• Patient when tasks are routine, but quick on their feet to respond to a crisis.
• Fluency in English, required.
• 12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies, strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental & vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Long-term and Short-term disability insurance
• Term Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• 10 paid holidays
• 12 vacation days
• 10 sick/personal days

Pay

Shift: Monday - Friday, 1 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Schedule

Full-time.