Security Screening Officer - Salt Lake Temple Celebration

About the role

This position plays a critical role in supporting the Salt Lake Temple Celebration and Dedication by ensuring safe and efficient screening operations for all participants and attendees. Security Screening Officers provide safety and protection across Church facilities through professional screening procedures, identification of prohibited items, and courteous, Christlike service. They will become proficient in operating metal detector technology and will organize, train, and oversee volunteer staff assigned to screening entry points. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be part of a historic celebration and meet guests from all over the world.

This role offers competitive pay with full benefits coverage and provides professional experience in safety, guest service, teamwork, and operational readiness.

Responsibilities

• Support safe and efficient screening operations for participants and attendees.
• Operate screening equipment and assist with identifying prohibited or dangerous items.
• Conduct bag searches, physical screening, and entry point inspections as assigned.
• Train and support volunteer screeners assigned to entry points.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Able to pass a background check and meet Church worthiness and employment standards; must have a current temple recommend (a limited-use recommend meets the requirement).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Dependable, adaptable, detail-oriented, and able to follow procedures carefully.
• Available to work early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• At least two years in a leadership role.
• At least 18 years old.

Physical Expectations

• Successfully complete a basic physical readiness assessment, including a one-mile walk, stair climb, and lift-and-carry exercise.
• Stand and walk for prolonged periods.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds repeatedly.
• Bend, kneel, squat, and perform repetitive screening movements as needed.

Pay

$27 an hour.

Benefits

• Full benefits coverage.
• Earn a $3,000 Completion Incentive upon successful completion of the employment period (November 2026 – November 2027).

About Us

Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From IT professionals developing apps that share the gospel worldwide to facilities managers maintaining places of worship, employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ. Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment.