Security Director

SECURITY DIRECTOR

Passion City Church

OBJECTIVE

To help carry out the mission of Passion City Church, that we are: for God, for people, for the city, and for the world.

Responsible for global security and safety for Passion City Church and to consult on the same for Passion Conferences. A positive, team-oriented, kingdom-minded individual who models initiative, service, and accuracy as they play a pivotal role on the team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership and Team Development

• Recruit, Train, and lead the Security Team, including Security Specialists, Security Contractors, Security Door Holder Leads.
• Develop and maintain Security Team structures that support Passion City Church gatherings and events.
• Provide ongoing training and development for security personnel, staff, and Door Holders on safety, security, and operational protocols.
• Promote a culture of vigilance, safety, and service that supports the mission and environments of Passion City Church.

Security Operations Oversight

• Oversee security operations across all Passion City Church locations ensuring security coverage of Door Holders, Security Specialist and law enforcement as needed for day-to-day workplace, weekly gatherings, specials events and conferences.
• Coordinate personal security for key members of the Passion team and guests when necessary.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local law enforcement agencies and emergency response personnel in each community served by Passion City Church, including recruitment, training and scheduling as needed.

Security Systems and Access Control

• Oversee access control and video surveillance systems across all Passion City Church locations including badge and fob management, access and video permissions, security access policies, periodic access reviews, camera and access control placement strategy and monitoring procedures.
• Manage intrusion detection and burglar alarm systems across all Passion City Church locations, including alarm monitoring procedures, response protocols, and coordination with alarm service providers to ensure proper protection of facilities and assets.

Emergency Preparedness and Response

• Enhance and maintain emergency response plans including fire evacuation procedures, active threat response protocols, severe weather procedures, and medical emergency coordination.
• Train Staff, Door Holder Teams, and security personnel on emergency response procedures.
• Coordinate emergency response plans with local law enforcement and emergency response agencies and serve as “go to” during incidents requiring emergency response.

Risk Management and Investigations

• Conduct risk assessments and recommend improvements for church facilities, gatherings, and special events.
• Investigate incidents, and loss of assets occurring at Passion City Church locations maintaining proper incident reporting and documentation.
• Oversee background checks for Door Holders, and other personnel involved in security operations.

Security Operations Administration

• Manage budgets related to security contractors, law enforcement staffing, security systems, and other security-related operational costs.
• Oversee security protocols related to financial handling and cash transport following church gatherings and events.

This job description in no way states or implies that the ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES are the only responsibilities of this position. The employee is required to follow any other reasonable instruction and perform any other reasonable duties at the request of the supervisor or other senior management personnel.

WORK SCHEDULE

Typically, Monday - Thursday, 9a - 5p + all day Sunday

Schedule will shift during evening events.

REPORTS TO

Senior Director of Buildings and Security

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Security Specialists Lead, Security and Medic Contractors and Security Team Lead

AN IDEAL INDIVIDUAL

Bachelor's degree preferred with 5-7 years' experience or highly responsible work relating to the safety and security field. Preferably police, government security contracting, private security or related military experience, including leadership responsibility.

EXPECTATIONS

• Loves Jesus, the people of Passion City Church, the city of Atlanta, and the world
• Willingness to adapt and be flexible, while working above and beyond expectations
• Acts as an advocate of the culture and vision of Passion
• A positive, team-oriented, kingdom-minded individual who models initiative, service, and accuracy as they play a pivotal role on the team
• Low drama, high-momentum, high-capacity, positivity, over-comer, dreamer, creative, can-do-whatever-it-takes attitude
• High level of initiative and ability to take a proactive approach to work
• Performs job duties on time with excellence
• Actively participates in the life of Passion City Church