Spanish River Church

Offers church services, counseling, and planting

Armed Security Officer

Security Guarding & PatrolConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBoca Raton, FL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required.
A valid Florida driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required.
A valid Florida Class G Statewide Firearm License is required.
A valid Florida Class D Security Officer License, or the ability to obtain one, is required.
The candidate must be legally able to carry a firearm while on duty.
The candidate must pass criminal background and drug screenings.
Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification, or the ability to obtain it, is required.
The candidate must be able to remain calm under pressure and communicate verbally and in writing.
The candidate must demonstrate situational awareness, conflict de-escalation, sound judgment, decision-making, and the ability to write detailed incident reports.
The candidate must maintain confidentiality, work independently, and provide professional customer service.
Knowledge of emergency response procedures is required.
The candidate must be able to stand and walk for extended periods, patrol buildings and outdoor areas, lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, climb stairs, and work outdoors in varying weather.
The candidate must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle and respond quickly during emergencies.
The candidate must conduct themselves in a manner reflecting the organization's mission, values, and beliefs, demonstrating professionalism, integrity, respect, and Christ-like conduct.

Responsibilities

Patrol church, school, counseling center, and parking areas on foot and by vehicle.
Maintain a visible security presence during church services, school hours, counseling appointments, special events, athletic events, and evening activities.
Monitor entrances, exits, and campus access, and assist in enforcing campus security procedures.
Respond to suspicious activity, disturbances, alarms, medical emergencies, and security incidents using sound judgment and established protocols.
Conduct building security checks, including doors, windows, gates, and perimeter inspections, and assist with opening and securing buildings.
Coordinate with local law enforcement, fire rescue, and emergency medical personnel; assist with lockdowns, evacuations, shelter-in-place procedures, and other emergency responses.
Provide initial incident assessment until emergency responders arrive and maintain familiarity with emergency response plans.
Identify and report safety hazards; assist with traffic flow during school dismissal, church services, funerals, weddings, and special events.
Monitor security cameras and alarm systems when assigned.
Document incidents, prepare accurate written reports, and assist with investigations involving accidents, thefts, or policy violations.
Greet visitors professionally, provide directions and assistance, and build positive relationships with staff, students, parents, church members, volunteers, counseling clients, and guests.
Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.

Desired Qualifications

Retired law enforcement officer is strongly preferred.
Previous experience as a sworn law enforcement officer, school resource officer, military police officer, or armed security officer is preferred.
Experience working in schools, churches, or nonprofit organizations is preferred.
Active Shooter Response or ALICE training is preferred.
Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) is preferred.

The Armed Security Officer is responsible for helping provide a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for employees, students, church members, counseling clients, volunteers, visitors, and guests. This position provides a visible security presence, responds to emergencies, assists with investigations, and works collaboratively with church leadership, school administration, counseling center staff, and local law enforcement when appropriate.

The Armed Security Officer serves in a professional, calm, and service-oriented manner while supporting the mission and values of Spanish River Church. A pre-employment drug screening is required for all candidates offered employment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Security Operations

Patrol church, school, counseling center, and parking areas on foot and by vehicle.
Maintain a visible security presence during church services, school hours, counseling appointments, special events, athletic events, and evening activities.
Monitor entrances, exits, and campus access.
Assist in enforcing campus security procedures.
Respond promptly to suspicious activity, disturbances, alarms, medical emergencies, and security incidents.
Conduct building security checks including doors, windows, gates, and perimeter inspections.
Assist with opening and securing buildings.

Emergency Response

Respond to emergencies using sound judgment and established protocols.
Coordinate with local law enforcement, fire rescue, and emergency medical personnel.
Assist with lockdowns, evacuations, shelter-in-place procedures, and other emergency responses.
Provide initial incident assessment until emergency responders arrive.
Maintain familiarity with emergency response plans.

Safety & Risk Management

Identify and report safety hazards.
Assist with traffic flow during school dismissal, church services, funerals, weddings, and special events.
Monitor security cameras and alarm systems when assigned.
Document incidents and prepare accurate written reports.
Assist with investigations involving accidents, thefts, or policy violations.

Community Relations

Greet visitors professionally.
Provide directions and assistance to guests.
Build positive relationships with staff, students, parents, church members, volunteers, and counseling clients.
Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.

Qualifications Required

High school diploma or GED.
Valid Florida driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Valid Florida Class "G" Statewide Firearm License.
Valid Florida Class "D" Security Officer License (or ability to obtain).
Ability to legally carry a firearm while on duty.
Ability to successfully pass criminal background screening and drug screening.
Current CPR/AED/First Aid certification or ability to obtain.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to remain calm under pressure.

Preferred

Retired law enforcement officer strongly preferred.
Previous experience as a sworn law enforcement officer, school resource officer, military police, or armed security officer.
Experience working in schools, churches, or nonprofit organizations.
Active Shooter Response or ALICE training.
Crisis Intervention Training (CIT).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Excellent situational awareness.
Strong conflict de-escalation skills.
Sound judgment and decision-making.
Ability to write detailed incident reports.
Professional appearance and demeanor.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work independently.
Strong customer service orientation.
Knowledge of emergency response procedures.

Physical Requirements

Stand and walk for extended periods.
Frequently patrol buildings and outdoor campus areas.
Lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Climb stairs.
Work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
Ability to respond quickly during emergencies.

Work Schedule
Schedules may include:

Early mornings
Evenings
Weekends
Holidays
Special events
Emergency call-ins

Hours will vary based on church services, school operations, counseling center hours, and special events.

Equipment Used

Firearm and duty belt
Radio communications equipment
Mobile phone
Computer
Security cameras
Access control systems
Patrol vehicle (if assigned)
First aid/AED equipment

Faith & Mission Expectations
As an employee of Spanish River Church Inc. and it’s ministries, this position is expected to conduct themselves in a manner that reflects the mission, values, and beliefs of the organization. Employees are expected to demonstrate professionalism, integrity, respect, and Christ-like conduct while interacting with staff, students, church members, counseling clients, volunteers, and guests.
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** Spanish River Church, Spanish River Christian School, Spanish River Counseling Center is a Drug-Free Workplace. We participate in E-Verify **
Spanish River Christian School screens all employees using the clearinghouse: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

About the Company

Spanish River Church

Offers church services, counseling, and planting

Spanish River Church runs worship services, offers counseling services, and works to start new church communities. It operates through a church program for individuals and families, a counseling center providing therapy, and church-planting efforts that establish new congregations with local partners. It differentiates itself by pairing faith-based mental health support with community-building through planting, all within one organization. Its goal is to help people grow in faith, receive healing and guidance through counseling, and expand its network of churches.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Boca Raton, FL
Founded: Not listed

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