Crossroads Church (Cincinnati, OH) · 3 months ago
Site Security Leader (Uptown)
Cincinnati, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelCrossroads Church is a growing multi-site, interdenominational church located in Ohio and Kentucky. The Site Security Leader is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the church community by managing security operations, responding to emergencies, and collaborating with local law enforcement.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage all aspects of the site’s security operations, including implementing security protocols, policies, and emergency preparedness plans
Regularly patrol church property, including parking lots and adjacent areas, to ensure a safe environment
Monitor surveillance equipment and report any activities that seem suspicious or not normal for the environment
Respond swiftly and effectively to emergencies, including medical incidents, disturbances, or threats
Provide first aid as needed
Assist in managing the flow of people during services and events, ensuring orderly and safe entry and exit
Work closely with local law enforcement agencies to enhance security measures and respond to incidents, schedule police officer details for the site
Document and report all security incidents and concerns through chain of command
Participate in regular training sessions to stay updated on best security practices and emergency response protocols
Provide training for volunteers and staff
Maintain discretion and confidentiality
Plan and oversee security for site events, including staffing of police and volunteers, ensuring safety for all attendees
Maintain and monitor security systems, including surveillance cameras, access controls, and alarm systems, ensuring they are fully operational
Conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential security threats and vulnerabilities, and recommend improvements
Qualification
Required
Lead and manage all aspects of the site's security operations, including implementing security protocols, policies, and emergency preparedness plans
Regularly patrol church property, including parking lots and adjacent areas, to ensure a safe environment
Monitor surveillance equipment and report any activities that seem suspicious or not normal for the environment
Respond swiftly and effectively to emergencies, including medical incidents, disturbances, or threats
Provide first aid as needed
Assist in managing the flow of people during services and events, ensuring orderly and safe entry and exit
Work closely with local law enforcement agencies to enhance security measures and respond to incidents, schedule police officer details for the site
Document and report all security incidents and concerns through chain of command
Participate in regular training sessions to stay updated on best security practices and emergency response protocols
Provide training for volunteers and staff
Maintain discretion and confidentiality
Plan and oversee security for site events, including staffing of police and volunteers, ensuring safety for all attendees
Maintain and monitor security systems, including surveillance cameras, access controls, and alarm systems, ensuring they are fully operational
Conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential security threats and vulnerabilities, and recommend improvements
Exceptional conflict resolution skills: Deep knowledge and understanding of all de-escalation practices as well as personal knowledge of use-of-force spectrum and behavioral pattern recognition skills
Current or obtainable Concealed Carry Weapons (CCW) permit for state of Ohio or applicable state with reciprocity
Carry a sidearm (pistol) concealed while on duty
Own, or able to obtain, a 9 mm pistol (compact or larger), holster, extra magazine and magazine pouch, all subject to approval by the Director of Security or the Security Operations Manager
Able to pass quarterly firearms and physical fitness qualification standards (firearms qualification course is a dynamic course of fire, which requires the ability to run 100 yards and immediately be able to accurately engage a center mass metal target from 50 yards)
Strong observational skills and ability to act quickly in stressful situations
Good communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with the church community and team members
Commitment to the values and mission of Crossroads Church
This role requires standing and being alert for extended periods and operations are conducted in plain clothes with concealable firearm
The role may involve exposure to various weather conditions during outdoor patrols
The role has the potential to involve less than lethal or lethal use of force
This position supports the building weekly and special building activities. This means that evening, weekends holidays are required
Travel throughout Ohio and Kentucky to visit Crossroads sites with occasional travel beyond for events, training and meetings
Weekend and evening hours are required, especially during church services and special events
Mission Oriented: Committed to the Crossroads mission and expectations in the staff 'I Promise' document, including using the Bible as the ultimate standard of truth, practicing spiritual disciplines, tithing, and pursuing personal purity
Availability: Expected to work outside of 'normal' schedule for All Hands on Deck high-impact events (Holy Week/Easter, Super Bowl, Christmas, others as needed), participate in all-staff meetings, day of solitude, offsites, etc
Authenticity: Communicates clearly, directly, and honestly, even under stress, and does so with a sustained positive attitude and demeanor
Personal Leadership: Envisions, energizes, and enables others to operate at full potential
Collaborative Self-starter: Thrives as an individual contributor and works well on a team
Proactive Problem Solver: Takes initiative to understand departmental objectives, adapts to changing and fluid environments, and proactively solves problems
Humility: Puts others above self and takes ownership of mistakes
Learner: Desires growth and learning from others
Flexibility: Able to quickly shift between projects as organizational direction and needs change, able to successfully balance competing priorities
Preferred
Law enforcement, military and/or civilian training certifications preferred but not required
Previous experience in law enforcement, military service, or security is preferred
Previous experience in de-escalation techniques and procedures and certifications preferred
CPR and First Aid certification preferred but not required
Company
Crossroads Church (Cincinnati, OH)
We started this church for our friends who have given up on church but not on God.
Founded in 1995
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase