Security Officers – Church Headquarters - Multiple Openings
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints · Salt Lake City, UT
- On site
- Full-time
- $69,700 / year
- Salt Lake City, UT
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Job highlights
- Provide security for Church properties and personnel.
- Respond to incidents and deescalate tense situations.
- Protect employees, visitors, and guests.
- Requires specific religious affiliation and physical readiness.
- Offers extensive training and comprehensive benefits.
About the role
Security Officer – Church Headquarters
We provide professional physical security coverage and response for Church properties. Respond to disruptive or threatening incidents at Church Headquarters that require the ability to deescalate tense situations. Protect employees, visitors, and guests to ensure a safe and peaceful environment in which the mission of the Church may be accomplished. Come join Church Security in this unique and wonderful responsibility!
What’s in it for you?
- Work with a great team toward an eternal purpose
- We offer world-class training that will increase your confidence and capability in Defensive Tactics, De-escalation, and Firearms.
- Career opportunities and progression
- Great benefits that include: company retirement contributions up to 12%, health insurance (low premiums with good coverage), flexible spending (FSA) and health savings (HSA) accounts available, on-site wellness benefits (gym, employee health clinic, wellness rewards program), paid sick and vacation time, disability benefits, discounted transportation benefits, and many other employee discounts.
Top candidates will be asked to complete a new-hire screening which includes a panel interview, timed physical fitness test, and use of force scenario test. Finalists must successfully pass a background check and suitability assessment. All together this constitutes a 16-week hiring process. If selected, employment with Church Security would begin July 27, 2026. Continued employment is contingent on successful completion of a six-week basic training course, which includes defensive tactics, OC spray, baton, firearms, and written tests.
Yearly salary range is $59,300 to $69,700. For the upper end of this range, candidates must have significant education and experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform general security checks of buildings and grounds through active patrolling.
- Respond to emergency medical and other potentially hazardous situations.
- Complete proper documentation and reporting of incidents.
- Screen and assist Church employees, volunteers, and guests, as needed.
- Support events at Church Headquarters.
- Attend regular training to increase knowledge and abilities.
Qualifications
- Current endowed member with a Full Use Temple Recommend and record of faithful Church service.
- Eligible for a Utah Concealed Firearm Permit.
- Must be willing to work any shift including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Associates Degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Conscientious sense of duty and unquestionable integrity.
- Sound judgment and decision-making skills.
- Operate within moderate to high personal risk in threatening and hostile conditions.
- Ability and willingness to accept legal and reputational risk.
- Must be capable of the following: Physical activity for this job includes visual acuity, hearing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, manipulation, field stripping, cleaning, and reassembly of firearms and associated magazines. Some sedentary work and heavy work required.
- The employee will be subject to activities that occur both indoors and outdoors including outside environmental conditions, cold, heat, narrow aisles, passageways, and moving vehicles.
About Us
Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.
Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.
Key skills/competency
- Security Officer
- De-escalation
- Physical Fitness
- Firearms Proficiency
- Incident Reporting
- Emergency Response
- Risk Management
- Security Patrol
- Threat Assessment
- Customer Service
Skills & topics
- Security Officer
- Church Security
- De-escalation
- Firearms
- Physical Fitness
- Incident Response
- Temple Recommend
- Utah Concealed Firearm Permit
- Security Training
- Church Headquarters
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight security experience, de-escalation skills, and any relevant training or certifications. Emphasize your integrity and sense of duty.
- Understand the unique requirements: Ensure your application reflects your status as an endowed member with a Temple Recommend and your eligibility for a Utah Concealed Firearm Permit.
- Prepare for rigorous screening: Be ready for a panel interview, physical fitness test, and use of force scenarios. Practice your decision-making under pressure.
- Demonstrate commitment: Showcase your willingness to work any shift and your dedication to the Church's mission and values throughout the extensive hiring process.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the specific religious requirements for a Security Officer role at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?
- To qualify for employment as a Security Officer, you must be a current endowed member with a Full Use Temple Recommend and a record of faithful Church service. This is a foundational requirement for this role.
- What is the hiring process timeline for a Security Officer at Church Headquarters?
- The hiring process is extensive and typically takes about 16 weeks to complete. It includes a new-hire screening with a panel interview, timed physical fitness test, use of force scenario test, background check, and suitability assessment.
- What kind of training will I receive as a Security Officer?
- Selected candidates will undergo a six-week basic training course that covers defensive tactics, OC spray, baton, firearms, and written tests. This training is designed to enhance your confidence and capability in crucial security skills.
- Are there physical fitness requirements for the Security Officer position?
- Yes, candidates must pass a timed physical fitness test as part of the screening process. The role also requires various physical activities including climbing, stooping, kneeling, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, and lifting.
- What is the salary range for a Security Officer at Church Headquarters?
- The yearly salary range for this position is $59,300 to $69,700. Achieving the upper end of this range depends on significant education and relevant experience.
- What shifts can I expect as a Security Officer?
- You must be willing to work any shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as required by the needs of Church Headquarters security.
- What benefits are offered to Security Officers?
- Benefits are comprehensive and include company retirement contributions up to 12%, health insurance with low premiums, FSA/HSA accounts, on-site wellness benefits, paid sick and vacation time, disability benefits, and discounted transportation.
- Is the Security Officer role a high-risk position?
- Yes, the role involves operating within moderate to high personal risk in threatening and hostile conditions, and the employee must be willing to accept legal and reputational risk.
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