Assistant Director of Safety & Security

Prestonwood Baptist Church • Plano, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Assists the Director of Safety & Security in the administration of the security ministry at Prestonwood Baptist Church and its entities (“PBC”).

Requirements

• Growing relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior as an active member of PBC
• Bachelor’s degree or relative experience in a field related to this position
• Strong familiarity with Texas Education Agency’s standard security protocols and security best practices
• Strong firearms proficiency
• Prior active shooter and standard response protocols training
• Ability to maintain an attitude of gratitude and encouragement
• Have an openness to share the Gospel
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills, both written and oral
• Ability to assess risks, respond quickly, and make sound decisions under pressure
• Intermediate computer skills using Microsoft Office programs
• Ability to work varying schedules including evenings and weekends as assigned
• Ability to regularly walk significant distances and use body parts for sitting, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, hearing, reaching, seeing, while in and outdoors and lifting up to 50 lbs. without assistance

Nice To Haves

• Prior law enforcement experience at the local, state or federal level preferred
• Familiarity with camera and intrusion alarm systems preferred
• OSHA knowledge and risk management experience helpful

Responsibilities

• Cultivate an atmosphere of PBC safety and security to be everyone’s responsibility
• Strive to protect the reputation and perception of PBC
• Build positive relationships with staff, members, visitors, and/or students while maintaining a visible, reassuring presence
• Assist with training on safety and security processes, procedures, and policies
• Assist with compliance of local, state, and federal laws and regulations
• Assist in recruiting, training, and overseeing contract security officers, staff, and safety and security volunteers
• Assist with the scheduling of PBC security needs
• Assist with daily security operations, including access control, visitor management, and campus patrols
• Provide physical protection for church staff, others, and PBC physical assets
• Conduct safety assessments and recommend improvements
• Assist in the development, implementation, and review of the Emergency Operations Plan
• Assist in leading drills (fire, lockdown, evacuation, severe weather)
• Maintaining relationships with local law enforcement agencies and school districts
• Report incidents, accidents, and safety issues in accordance with approved methods and the appropriate standard of confidentiality
• Assist in overseeing security systems and surveillance camera systems
• Assist as assigned with PBC entities’ safety and security
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director