Security Officer
Fort Wayne, IN - USA
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
About Company
The Rescue Mission, founded in 1903, is a faith-based, nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization, providing restorative care to men, women and children…