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Job Description JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE: Riverbend Safety and Security Director SUPERVISOR: Riverbend Christian School Director and Riverbend Church Facilities Director JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Exempt (Salaried) LOCATION: 4214 N Capital of Texas HWY, Austin TX 78746 OVERVIEW: Riverbend Church is seeking a Christ-centered Director of Safety and Security who is called to be part of a unique team. The role develops and directs security and loss prevention strategies and services, and implements safety programs that protect employees, school children, church members, physical and financial assets and critical / sensitive information. Specifically, the incumbent will ensure a safe and secure environment for the weekend services, staff, children and students, volunteers and guests as well as property assets. The role requires overseeing development and implementation of security and safety policies and practices, ensures compliance with local, state and federal rules and regulations, develops volunteers, provides training, and manages an annual budget. This is carried out on the campus of Riverbend Church in Austin (which includes the Riverbend Christian School, Riverbend Remembrance Gardens, and Riverbend Center for the Arts), and may include any activities / locations where Riverbend has a presence. The position is an Exempt Full-time position and reports to the Executive Operations Pastor. The role will be split as follows: 75% at Riverbend Christian School, and 25% at Riverbend Church (and affiliates). CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disability Act, may include the characteristic duties, knowledge, skills and abilities noted herein, however, this list represents EXAMPLES ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: • Provide direction to leadership, the school, and the campus teams on various security and safety plans, issues, and incidents to provide a secure environment., • Provide pastoral staff protection and coordinates the movement and safety of the lead pastor, his family, guest speakers, and others as needed at church sponsored services and or events., • Maintain and expand fully functioning security and safety volunteer teams., • Work with various church ministry teams to develop and implement security and safety procedures to minimize inherent risks., • Develop and document security and safety policies and procedures (e.g., weather, fire, active shooter, firearms, bomb, kidnaping, etc.)., • Develop, implement and monitor current and future electronic surveillance systems at all campuses., • Participate in annual budget preparation to ensure adequate funds for the operation of the security and safety programs., • Produce and maintain purchase orders for security and safety equipment for the campus and process all payment requests., • Conduct regular risk assessments of premises for burglary, robbery, theft, fire and severe weather., • Plan and provide for protective services at various church sponsored events both on and off campus., • Establish and maintain relationships and serve as the point of contact with local law enforcement, private security firms, fire and EMS offices (services) to prevent or investigate incidents for protective services at various church sponsored services and events both on and off campus., • Help conduct interviews and background checks in compliance with church policies for Riverbend Church and school employees and volunteers; and assist with the interviewing and vetting of all volunteers in the guest service positions (security, ushers, greeters, parking, etc.)., • Coordinate training for ushers, greeters, parking teams, etc. and other “front-line” church teams., • Manage all aspects of the day-to-day security of Riverbend Christian School, • Approve, issue and maintain records of facility access keycards, keys and access codes, • Maintain current knowledge of church related violence in the United States, • Monitor weather during services and events for potential threats from nature, • Conduct investigations of accidents or incidents on church properties, • Promote employee safe security practices at work, • Develop and maintain church volunteer medical team contacts that will address any medical issues that arise, • Develop building exit plans for fire, active shooter, weather related, etc. responses, • Coordinate First Responder staffing for services and events, • Provide high-level coordination for sharing of best security practices, allocating resources, directing team initiatives, all while keeping an eye towards cost savings measures., • Provide input into campus traffic flow and safety, • Skilled in conflict resolution / de-escalation techniques and problem solving with troubled individuals., • Attitude of a servant, enjoyable to be with and devoted to the call of God and the Church., • Willing to go the ‘extra mile’ … to chase after the one of 99, • A willingness to demonstrate and promote the vision of Riverbend, • Experienced in interacting positively with children and parents in the school setting, • A work ethic that is based on service-minded excellence. Is protective, and frugal with time and money., • Able to operate independently with minimal supervision on a wide variety of projects (self-motivated / organizational leader)., • Effective communicator / team-oriented., • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in Criminal Justice or related field from four-year college or university preferred; or two years of related training; or equivalent combination of education and training. Minimum of five years of Law Enforcement experience (5-10 years preferred). Certification in the Texas Department of Public Safety Guardian Program or ability to obtain certification within first 6 months of employment. First aid / CPR certified 10+ years of related experience in total. Related experience includes law enforcement or public safety experience, investigative and supervisory experience, monitoring (surveillance) systems, working knowledge of latest security protocols, proficiency in control techniques for hostile persons and ability to recognize and react to hostile / hazardous events and persons. BENEFITS FOR FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES INCLUDE: • Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision), • Employer paid Life Insurance, • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer contributions, • Short and Long-Term Disability, • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Job Description BLUBERI VALUES: • We Are the New School, • Clarity and Transparency, • Find It, Fix It, Own It, • Standard Operating Success, • Easiest Company to do Business With, • It’s A Team Sport Headquartered in Las Vegas and backed by more than 25 years of industry experience, Bluberi is an inventive company that is dedicated to developing and delivering the highest quality casino gaming experience to players and operators. Our team is comprised of seasoned, multi-talented innovators who are focused on bringing gaming to life with entertaining games and high-performing cabinets. We are the risk-taking spirit of gambling, and we add imagination and innovation to everything we create. About the Team Jackalope Studio in Austin is responsible for the development of entertaining land-based slot machines. The studio is part of Bluberi's R&D department, which includes other development teams in the US and Canada. Our game development team is comprised of enthusiastic and experienced professionals across multiple disciplines including mathematics, visual arts, software engineering, game design, audio engineering, and quality assurance. We work in a hybrid model to ensure effective iteration of creative content on target hardware while providing personal flexibility and work efficiency. Summary Bluberi is seeking a highly motivated individual who has a passion for mathematics and slot machines to be part of Jackalope Studio in Austin, Texas. The Mathematician II supports a team of developers and artists producing video casino games by creating fresh game content and iterating on current gameplay formulas, to deliver high-quality, captivating, and performing games. Essential Functions • Creation and validation of game math and supporting tools, • Independently develop math models for different markets, including, but not limited to Class III, Class II. Review outcomes for all game-specific metrics and adjust models as needed to hit targets. Ensure parity of model and game experience across different markets., • Guide proper implementation of math into game builds and systems through clear documentation and discussions. Participate in continuous improvements to math processes. Provide solutions that increase game functionality and design capabilities. Complete required documentation for certification labs and operators. Responsible for quick and accurate responses to field issues on games released by their studio., • Independently develop in-house simulations and theoretical calculations. Assist other mathematicians by evaluating math outcomes, scripts, and proofs for games at any stage of conception and development., • Use existing math tools competently to generate math files. Support new complex game mechanics by developing or evolving tools, such as Office extensions and WPF applications. Participate in strategic planning to expand tool capabilities and define functional requirements., • Active participation in game design, • Lead idea generation and conceptualization efforts. Contribute to game design efforts for complex games. Responsible for creating and evaluating math proofs early in design that validate feasibility., • Evaluate game design to ensure all points (features, frequencies, etc.) are cohesive with an exciting math model given system, mathematical, and jurisdictional restraints. Recommend creative solutions to detected issues. Quiet and within a secured office location Physical demands • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is also regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, and to sit, climb or balance, and stoop, stretch, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl, • Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or Statistics or relevant experience in lieu., • Demonstrated knowledge and application of Combinatorics, Probability Theory and Statistics., • 3+ years’ experience with game development., • Advanced knowledge of the casino gaming industry, • Demonstrated proficiency with C#, WPF and .NET Core/.NET., • Competent with version control systems, such as Git and SVN., • Advanced Excel skills, able to create and adapt large and complex spreadsheets., • Good verbal and written communication skills. Can modulate information to different development domains. Demonstrates effective presentation skills., • Strong people skills. Must work well with creative conflict in a consensus-based, collaborative environment., • Demonstrates and champions Bluberi values around teamwork, ownership, and transparency., • Strong organizational skills and can manage work across multiple projects at a time. Shows attention to detail and quickly absorbs and recalls new information. Able to contribute to the effective organization, storage, and dissemination of studio documents and assets., • Strong time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Employment at Bluberi is on an at-will basis unless otherwise stated in a written individual employment agreement signed by Bluberi’s CEO. This means you and/or Bluberi have the right to terminate employment at any time for any reason with or without cause or notice, as applicable to federal or state law. Nothing in this guide creates or is intended to create an employment agreement, express or implied. Nothing contained in this, or any other document provided to you is intended to be, nor should it be, construed as a contract that employment or any benefit will be continued for any period of time. In addition, no company representative is authorized to modify this policy for any individual or to enter into any agreement, oral or written, that changes the at-will relationship. Immigration Law Compliance Bluberi is committed to full compliance with the federal immigration laws. These laws require all individuals to complete an employment eligibility verification procedure when hired. All new Team members are required to electronically complete and sign an I-9 form and furnish original documentation for proof of identity and proof of eligibility to work in the United States within (3) business days of their first day of employment. Changes in immigration status must be reported to HR as soon as they occur. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Bluberi is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our policy is to select, place, train and promote the best qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all of our employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as sex, color, race, ancestry, religion, national origin, age, disability unrelated to the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, veteran status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or other protected group status. This equal employment opportunity policy applies to all Bluberi activities, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfers, promotions, wages, and benefits. Creativity, innovation, imagination and curiosity are naturally inclusive. Bluberi values and respects all teammates and knows diversity makes us better and helps us achieve our goals. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Reasonable Accommodation Bluberi is committed to the fair and equal employment of individuals with disabilities under the ADA. It is Bluberi’s policy to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities unless the accommodation imposes an undue hardship on the company. Bluberi prohibits any harassment of, or discriminatory treatment of, employees or applicants based on a disability or because an employee has requested reasonable accommodation. In accordance with the ADA, reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of their jobs or to enjoy the equal benefits and privileges of employment. A Bluberi employee or applicant with a disability may request an accommodation from the HR department and should specify what accommodation is needed to perform the job and submit supporting documentation explaining the basis for the requested accommodation, to the extent permitted and in accordance with applicable law. The company then will review and analyze the request, including engaging in an interactive process with the Bluberi employee or applicant, to identify if such accommodation can be provided, or if any other possible accommodations are appropriate. If requested, the individual is responsible for providing medical documentation regarding the disability and possible accommodation. All information obtained concerning the medical condition or history of an applicant or Bluberi will be treated as confidential information, maintained in separate medical files, and disclosed only as permitted by law. It is the policy of Bluberi to prohibit harassment or discrimination based on disability or because an individual has requested reasonable accommodation. Bluberi prohibits retaliation against individuals for exercising their rights under the ADA or other applicable civil rights laws. Team members should use the procedures described in the Anti-Harassment/Non-Discrimination Policy to report any harassment, discrimination, or retaliation they have experienced or witnessed. Employment Classification To determine eligibility for benefits and overtime status and to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, Bluberi uses the following classifications. Employment classifications are based on the guidelines of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and, as circumstances dictate, Bluberi may review or change employment classifications at any time. Exempt: Exempt Team members are paid on a salary basis and are not eligible to receive overtime pay. Non-exempt: Non-exempt Team members are paid on an hourly basis and are eligible to receive overtime pay for overtime hours worked. Regular, full time: Team members who are not in a temporary status and work a minimum of 30 hours weekly and maintain continuous employment status. These Team members are eligible for the full-time benefits package and are subject to the terms, conditions, and limitations of each benefits program. Regular, part time: Team members who are not in a temporary status and who are regularly scheduled to work less than 30 hours weekly, but at least 20 hours weekly, and who maintain continuous employment status. Part-time Team members are eligible for some of the benefits offered by the company and are subject to the terms, conditions, and limitations of each benefits program. Temporary, full-time: Individuals who are hired as interim workers to temporarily supplement the workforce or to assist in the completion of a specific project and who are temporarily scheduled to work the company’s full-time schedule for a limited duration. Employment beyond any initial stated period does not imply a change in employment status. Temporary, part-time: Individuals who are hired as interim workers to temporarily supplement the workforce or to assist in the completion of a specific project and who are temporarily scheduled to work less than 30 hours weekly for a limited duration. Employment beyond any initial stated period does not imply a change in employment status. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy Bluberi is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our human capital is the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that team members invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and company’s achievement as well. We embrace and encourage our differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make us unique. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.