At Christ’s Church, safety and welcome go hand in hand. We’re looking for Security Hosts to be a visible, approachable, and attentive presence across our church, academy, and campus facilities.
This role blends genuine hospitality with proactive safety awareness. Our Security Hosts emphasize prevention, communication, and care, working alongside our Safety & Security Manager and onsite Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office deputies.
Reporting to the Safety and Security Manager, Security Hosts serve during worship services, school activities, and campus events. You’ll greet and assist people, monitor assigned areas, manage access points, maintain radio communication with the team, and respond to concerns calmly and professionally. This is a part-time, hourly position with weekday, evening, and weekend shifts as needed.
Additional Responsibilities
- Welcome and engage members, students, staff, and guests with a friendly, professional presence
- Assist guests with directions, questions, and finding the right campus spaces
- Monitor assigned areas during services and events, staying alert to unusual activity, hazards, and safety concerns
- Maintain radio communication with security staff, fellow hosts, campus staff, and onsite JSO deputies
- Manage access by directing visitors and contractors to the Welcome Center or check-in location
- Ensure designated doors, entrances, and gates are properly secured or accessible per event procedures
- Observe and promptly report suspicious activity, unauthorized access, and hazards through established channels
- Respond to alarms, emergencies, and requests for assistance by following established procedures
- Support emergency and crisis management plans, including drills and assigned safety procedures
- Help secure campus areas at the close of services and events, and document incidents accurately and promptly
- Use verbal de-escalation techniques and request additional assistance when needed