Security Specialist Job at Life.Church (Edmond)

Security Specialist

Life.Church

Location:
United States , Edmond

Category:
Logistics

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

The Security Specialist is primarily responsible for supporting security processes, such as conducting physical security assessments, creating emergency management plans, managing security operations, providing a physical security presence, and processing incident reports that are designed to protect Life.Church physical assets, staff members, and guests. The Security Specialist utilizes their skillset to deliver outcomes that align with the direction of their team to further Life.Church’s mission and to reach people for Christ.

Job Responsibility:

Conduct comprehensive evaluations of all Life.Church location’s existing security measures, identify potential vulnerabilities, identify crime trends, or other risks, and provide recommendations to the Central Team Leader and/or relevant staff
Ensure adequate physical security aka/contract security is in place for all services or events
Maintain working relationships with contract security and keep them informed of threats or concerns
At the direction of the Central Team Leader, assist with security measures and decisions for future locations, portable campuses, or other events when needed
Assist with the development, continuous improvement, and management of Emergency Management Plans, and other related resources that promote safety through informational documents, training videos, in-person training, and e-learnings
Conduct periodic security policy reviews to maintain relevance with evolving security risks and emergency management trends
Help Design and lead emergency management related training with staff and relevant volunteers
Assess and manage security threats, assessing individuals or situations that may pose a threat to Life.Church, staff, and guests
Exercise discretion in determining appropriate security responses, escalating concerns to the Central Team Leader when necessary
Ensure proper follow-up and documentation of incidents that occur at or involve Life.Church
Provide recommendations and guidance for risk mitigation strategies that may be required by Life.Church, partnering with Safety Awareness, Legal, Leadership, and Central Ministries when necessary
Periodically review incident report data to identify trends, reduce risk, and provide recommendations to prevent recurrence
Periodically review security policy and procedures ensuring accuracy, relevance, and compliance
Obtain and maintain required state or local licensing to provide security in the state where residency is established or when allowed by law
Provide physical security for all operations at the Central Offices during weekday business hours
Provide physical security for live events, recordings, All-Staff, OSM, Capacity, or other events as directed to by the Central Team Leader
Provide physical security at other area campuses when necessary or when directed to by the Central Team Leader
Oversee and manage supplemental contracted security operations for Central Offices
Oversee and manage volunteer safety team for Central Offices

Requirements:

Ability to self-motivate, make independent decisions, and solve problems with innovation
Effective at multi-tasking and time management to meet strict deadlines while remaining flexible and open to change
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to clearly explain complicated processes and foster partnerships
Effective at process and organizational management to coordinate, structure, and provide vision to projects
Strong leadership skills and understanding of developing and guiding others
High School Diploma or GED
3+ years of related experience
Must be eligible to obtain an armed security guard license through the State of Oklahoma or applicable state

What we offer:

Paid parental leave, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
Generous employer-paid leave for the use of vacation, sick time, and other qualifying reasons
Innovative and comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance that provides team members with useful resources and savings to navigate their holistic health
Life insurance policy provided for all staff members at 2x annual salary at no cost. Additional life insurance coverage is available to purchase
Short-Term and Long-Term disability is covered at 100% for full-time qualified staff members
Comprehensive wellness and mental health benefits allow staff to proactively invest in their physical and emotional health
Generous 401(k) retirement plan allowing a team member to have up to 12.5% (including employee contribution, employer match, and employer discretionary contribution) contributed into their account in their first year
$160 annually in development dollars for team members to invest in their professional growth
Casual dress and work environment

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 18, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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