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Security Officer


Job Location:

Fort Wayne, IN - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 25 - 25
Posted: 29 September 2026 (6 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Our Mission Statement:
To provide through the power of Jesus Christ a home for the homeless food for the hungry and hope for their future.

We have a full-time opening for a Security Officer. The schedule for this role will be a 40 hour/week flexible schedule 4 p.m. - 12 a.m.The starting wage for this role is $25/hr.

Full-Time Benefits

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

Position Description

The Security 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 vigilantregardingpotential 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 detainpersonssuspected 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 which include 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.
  • Job performance should demonstrate The Rescue Missions Core Values Organizational Integrity Organizational Unity and Organizational 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 advanced education preferred. Crisis intervention and verbal de-escalation experience required. Experience with Criminal justice mental health/psychology and conflict resolution.
  • 3 yearspreviousexperience in a related field preferred. Efficientlyusesverbal de-escalation managing conflicts dealing with individuals experiencing mental health crisis situational awareness First Aid/CPR/AEDcertificationsrequired.
  • Previouspolice or military training/experiencerequired.
  • Training or certification in safety and security preferred. Deals directly with publicfrequently efficient communications during high stress incidents necessary.
  • Licensed to carry a firearm.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

  • Physical dexterity and an inherent ability to analyze situations to see if they may be potentiallydangerous.
  • Analytical skills and the capability to handle emergency situations calmly.
  • Ability toattainandretain an Indiana or equivalent firearm license.
  • Basic computer skills with knowledge of internet and email.
  • Ability to work with individuals of various socio-economic ethnic and racial populations.
  • Ability to comply with personal and business requirements and expectations as detailed in the Employee Handbook.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority


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The Rescue Mission, founded in 1903, is a faith-based, nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization, providing restorative care to men, women and children…

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