Position Title: Coordinator for Safety and Security

Reports to: Associate Director of Campus Services

Status: Part-time, Support Staff (15-20 hours/week)

Schedule: Flexible, includes evening and weekend hours as required for training and events

Send us the required items to be considered for this position:

• Your resume
• Your cover letter
• Links to your social media

Job Purpose and Goals:

The Coordinator of Safety and Security exists to ensure that Lincoln Berean Church provides a safe and secure environment for its congregation, staff, and guests. This role will lead, schedule, and support the volunteer and contracted security presence, as well as coordinate training initiatives and emergency preparedness drills. The position requires strong organizational skills, proactive communication, discretion, and the ability to collaborate effectively with staff, volunteers, and law enforcement.

The five key roles for this ‘seat’ are:

• Volunteer & Officer Coordination
• Training & Emergency Preparedness
• Communication & Documentation
• Operational Support
• Project Development and Support

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Volunteer & Officer Coordination

• Schedule volunteer Security Team members (20–30), Team Leads (5–7), and LPD officers (8) on a quarterly basis and manage on a weekly basis.
• Collect availability forms and maintain scheduling spreadsheets.
• Communicate finalized schedules and handle adjustments in coordination with the Operations team.
• Manage onboarding for new security volunteers, including inquiries, background checks, orientation, and scheduling.
• Order, track, and distribute security supplies and equipment (headsets, uniforms, radios, etc.).

Training & Emergency Preparedness

• Schedule and execute training for staff and volunteers in the following areas annually or as needed:
  • CPR, AED, and Life-Vac use.
  • Fire drill procedures.
  • Severe weather preparedness drills.
  • Active shooter awareness and response training.
• Maintain accurate training records and ensure compliance with established safety standards.
• Partner with law enforcement, first responders, and outside trainers as needed.
• Evaluate and update training materials and procedures on an annual basis.

Communication and Documentation

• Maintain People of Interest (POI) records and other required safety/security documentation.
• Act as primary point of contact for security team communication, including reminders, updates, and policy changes.
• Support documentation of safety incidents, drill reports, and officer invoices.

Operational Support

• Coordinate quarterly check-ins with Security Team Leads and Operations leadership.
• Serve as liaison to Lincoln Police Department for coordination of off-duty officers.
• Collaborate with Operations staff on building access, event safety planning, and crowd management for large gatherings.
• Act as the liaison for LAE and Alarm.com, including managing volunteer code requests, adding/removing staff from the system, managing issues, etc.

Project Development and Support

• Stay informed on emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in church and nonprofit security through webinars, publications, and professional networks.
• Proactively identify and pursue grant opportunities that support the church’s safety and security goals by researching funding sources, developing mission-aligned proposals in collaboration with stakeholders, and overseeing awarded grants.
• Assist with a variety of projects and requests that continue to create a safer and more secure campus.

Education, Skills and Background

Necessary

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in administration, coordination, or volunteer management.
• Strong organizational and scheduling skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Discretion and ability to handle sensitive information.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ, with a humble and teachable spirit.

Desired

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Prior experience in safety/security coordination or emergency preparedness.
• Familiarity with CPR, AED, and safety training (certifications preferred).
• Experience working with law enforcement or volunteer teams.

Must make Lincoln Berean Church their home church and participate regularly in a Life Group

• At Lincoln Berean Church, we fully expect each staff member to be actively engaged in following Jesus and believe that if this commitment to Jesus is present, it will be evident in a staff member’s personal life, family relationships, and ministry. In working at Lincoln Berean Church, every staff member must be aware of and embrace the responsibility to represent the:
• Church’s Mission: To glorify God by seeking to present every person complete in Christ
• Doctrine: What We Believe at Lincoln Berean Church - Committed to truth
• Staff Core Values: Healthy Drive,
• Life Groups: The Christian life is not meant to be lived alone – we are better together!

Measured By:

• A 30-60-90 day review by the supervisor
• Trimester and Annual review by the supervisor