Director of Safety and Security (One Church Team)

Job description

SUMMARY The Director of Safety and Security’s primary responsibility is to assess and manage risk while overseeing the safety and security programs for Pinelake Church so that its vision can be accomplished through the mission. This position oversees development and implementation of safety and security practices, ensures compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations, develops volunteers, and provides training. This role ensures safe and secure environments at Pinelake campuses, Pinelake sponsored camps, and One Church events, attendees, servant leaders, staff, and property assets. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES Learn Pursue a growing relationship with Jesus through consistent time in God’s Word and prayer Continually grow in your understanding of the Jesus-Centered Life (salvation, identity, life, and authority in Christ). Remain teachable and hungry, seeking feedback, learning from others, and developing both spiritually and professionally. Cultivate awareness of God’s presence in everyday life, listening to the Holy Spirit and responding in obedience. Live Practice and model the rhythms of Be the Church (Grow, Pray, Connect, and Share). Pursue emotional health by engaging in self-awareness, addressing past wounds, and cultivating honest, healthy relationships. Practice healthy rhythms, prioritizing your relationship with Jesus and your family Embody a life of integrity and surrender, allowing your private life with God to shape your work. Lead Take ownership of disciple-making by supporting and strengthening environments where people can take their next step toward a Jesus-Centered Life. Leverage your role, systems, and responsibilities to remove barriers and create clarity, helping both staff and the church move forward in the Discipleship Pathway (Essentials → JCL → Be the Church). Contribute to life-change by bringing your skills, organization, and follow-through to your work, knowing that what you build and manage helps others lead and shepherd more effectively. Build people through your influence—encouraging, supporting, and serving teammates and Servant Leaders in ways that help them grow and thrive. Measure success not only by task completion, but by how your work contributes to disciples being formed and multiplied across the church. Embrace the Culture Value and embody the staff values, which we call the 7 H’s: Humility, Honor, Honesty, Hunger, Holy Spirit, Health, and Harmony Communicate clearly, honestly, and proactively in a way that builds trust, unity, and momentum. Work in alignment with the church vision and leadership Participate fully in the life of your campus or team, contributing to the unity, health, and shepherding of the faith family. SPECIFIC LIST OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Leadership and Oversight Provide strategic leadership, coaching, and oversight for the safety and security of Pinelake’s attenders, servant leaders, staff, facilities, equipment, and confidential information across all campuses. Establish and maintain a culture of safety, preparedness, and operational excellence throughout the organization. Partner with campus leadership to ensure security practices consistently support the mission and ministry of the church. Safety Planning and Risk Management Lead comprehensive safety and security assessments of all church properties in partnership with the Associate Director of Operations, implementing corrective actions in accordance with accepted industry standards for places of worship. Develop systems to identify hazards, assess risk, implement mitigation strategies, and evaluate their effectiveness. Establish and maintain security standards that promote safe and welcoming environments across every campus. Policies, Procedures, and Emergency Preparedness Develop, implement, and continually refine Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in accordance with the Mississippi Church Protection Act, the Mississippi Medical Emergency Good Samaritan Act, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Equip campus teams with clear emergency response procedures for incidents including severe weather, fire, theft, medical emergencies, threats, active violence, false allegations, and the protection of vulnerable individuals. Ensure emergency response plans include current checklists, notification procedures, and follow-up processes. Coach campus leaders and Regional Security Coordinators in implementing security procedures consistently across all locations. Partnerships and Intelligence Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with local, county, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, emergency management organizations, and fire services in each community Pinelake serves. Monitor emerging security trends and intelligence to proactively strengthen preparedness and response across the organization. Campus Security Leadership Shepherd and develop the Security Team as they partner with ministries and campuses to strengthen local emergency preparedness. Recruit, onboard, coach, and provide ongoing development for Regional Security Coordinators across all campuses. Equip Regional Security Coordinators with the resources, training, and support needed to lead campus security teams effectively. Partner with campus leadership to ensure security initiatives are implemented consistently while supporting each campus’s ministry context. Incident Management and Compliance In partnership with Regional Security Coordinators, oversee the investigation and documentation of accidents and incidents involving staff, servant leaders, or activities occurring on church property. Maintain accurate documentation and reporting for all safety and security incidents. Oversee background check processes for new employees and Our House Promise (OHP) requirements. Ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations, security policies, and child protection standards. Training and Development Ensure each campus conducts required emergency drills, including fire, severe weather, medical emergencies, abduction, bomb threat, and active threat scenarios, while evaluating effectiveness and identifying opportunities for improvement. Develop and oversee ongoing security training for servant leaders across all campuses. Provide safety and security training during new staff orientation and deliver ongoing education to staff regarding SOPs, best practices, and lessons learned. Foster a culture of continuous learning and preparedness through regular coaching, training, and evaluation. Security Systems and Technology Provide strategic oversight for the selection, implementation, maintenance, and evaluation of security and surveillance systems across all campuses. Partner with the Director of Facilities to oversee campus access control systems, ensuring appropriate access for staff and designated leaders. Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements that strengthen organizational security and operational effectiveness. Professional Development Maintain active relationships and professional memberships with relevant safety and security organizations to strengthen expertise, partnerships, and organizational preparedness. Stay informed on industry trends, legal requirements, and best practices to continually improve Pinelake’s security strategy. Other Responsibilities Perform other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Supervises the Regional Security staff and Administrative Assistant. Supervises, trains, and coordinates work with servants and servant leaders. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must have a current Mississippi Enhanced Carry Permit and/or meet the Retired Law Enforcement Officer Certification requirements as directed by the Mississippi Church Protection Act. Must be able to pass the Mississippi Department of Public Safety’s State Basic Firearms Course with a minimum score of 90%. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree required. Minimum of 10 years of experience in a comparable safety and security field Minimum of 5 years of experience leading staff in multiple locations LANGUAGE SKILLS The individual must have excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work with a diverse group of people, communicate clearly and effectively on the telephone, e-mail and in person, demonstrating tact and diplomacy. Exceptional interpersonal skills are required to develop and maintain strong working relationships with volunteers, co-workers, the public and church members and regular attendees. The individual must have the ability to understand written or oral instructions; read, analyze and interpret complex documents, instructions manuals, policies and procedures is essential. COMPUTER AND MATHEMATICAL SKILLS The individual must have demonstrated skill in the use of Windows/MacOS to complete tasks, including word processing and spreadsheets and the ability to use the internet for information retrieval. The individual must have basic mathematical skills, knowledge of bookkeeping and basic accounting, and budget and expense monitoring. The individual must have the ability to read financial information and spreadsheets. REASONING ABILITY The individual must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries; simultaneous conceptualization and planning of multiple tasks, ability to project outcomes using different implementation strategies and ability to apply creative and innovative thinking to problem situations; and solve practical problems. The ability to work effectively and efficiently under stressful conditions to ensure deadlines are met is essential. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level of the work environment is usually moderate.