Position: Security Specialist
JOB DESCRIPTION
Scope
The Security Specialist promotes a secure and safe environment for all students employees and visitors helping Christian Academy live up to our biblical mandate: Now its up to you. Be on your toesboth for yourselves and your congregation of sheep. The Holy Spirit has put you in charge of these peopleGods people they areto guard and protect them. Acts 20:28 (The Message). The Security Specialist promotes compliance with local state and federal K-12 school security regulations. This role emphasizes collaborating with law enforcement leading safety operations and developing strategies to safeguard lives and assets.This position requires occasional evenings weekends and rare holiday work to respond to emergencies.
Qualifications
The candidate shall possess characteristics that reflect:
- A strong and clear Christian testimony with a mature and godly spirit
- A daily example of the highest Christian virtue both in and out of school
- A commitment to faithful attendance and support of a church whose beliefs are in agreement with the Christian Academy School System Statement of Faith
- Agreement and belief that The Bible is the final authority concerning truth morality and proper conduct of mankind
The ideal candidate shall possess:
- At least three years in law enforcement or emergency management
- Understanding of integrating safety with organizational goals
- Experience working effectively with diverse groups
- Proven ability to plan and deliver training to varied audiences
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- History of gathering information through observation during interview settings
Accountabilities / Responsibilities
- Investigate security incidents impacting students employees or visitors
- Coordinate and implement emergency training (tabletop functional full-scale)
- Maintain records of drills training and participant involvement
- Participate in high-risk event security
- Evaluate and implement security policies and practices
- Build partnerships with law enforcement and private security agencies
- Collaborate with school counselors to conduct threat assessments
- Develop abuse prevention and detection programs
- Oversee emergency supply distribution and inventory
- Assist visitors check for passes and manage unauthorized access
Specific Abilities
- Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the role
- Perform under stress for extended periods
- Communicate efficiently and effectively during crises
- Work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
- Travel as needed across all school system locations
- Engage effectively with diverse student populations
- Deliver presentations to various audience
- Operate security systems and manage emergency situations
Additional Requirements
- Earn ALICE and Red Cross Instructor certifications within 60 days
- Complete ICS 100 200 and NIMS 700 within 90 days
- Demonstrate security camera proficiency within 10 days
Outcomes
- Timely accurate resolution of security-related incidents
- Timely thorough investigations into security-related matters
- Increase in frequency and depth of security-related training and exercises
- Deployed program to prevent detect or respond to physical emotional verbal or sexual abuse
- Regular assessment and improvement of security efforts
- Positive collaboration with the team to provide efficient/optimum operating levels
Reporting Relationship
Reports to the Security Manager.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority