Regional Security Pastor
1 day ago
Peoria
Job DescriptionCompany Description The Regional Security Pastor at Christ’s Church of the Valley (CCV) is a full-time ministry leader responsible for owning, leading, and advancing safety and security operations across an assigned region of campuses. This role sets the tone for a safe, prepared, and welcoming worship environment by providing strategic leadership, pastoral presence, and operational oversight for campus security efforts. The Regional Security Pastor directs weekend security operations, leads and develops volunteer teams, partners with campus pastors and staff, and drives execution of CCV’s centralized security strategy at the regional level. This position blends pastoral care, leadership, and professional security expertise to protect people, steward ministry spaces, and reinforce CCV’s culture of excellence and service. Job Description Key Responsibilities Regional Security Leadership • Provide overall leadership and accountability for safety and security operations within the assigned region., • Serve as the primary regional owner for security readiness, consistency, and execution., • Partner closely with Campus Pastors, Operations Directors, and ministry leaders to integrate safety into all aspects of campus life., • Lead and oversee on-site security operations during weekend services, special events, and high-attendance gatherings., • Maintain a visible, calm, and confident presence that promotes both safety and hospitality., • Serve as the lead incident commander for security-related situations during assigned coverage., • Recruit, lead, coach, and pastor Safety & Security Volunteers across the region., • Establish clear expectations, roles, and standards for volunteer teams., • Invest intentionally in volunteer development through training, feedback, encouragement, and spiritual leadership., • Lead response to medical emergencies, behavioral disruptions, facility issues, and critical incidents., • Execute emergency action plans and coordinate response efforts with staff, volunteers, and external responders., • Provide decisive leadership while maintaining composure, compassion, and professionalism., • Translate CCV-wide safety strategies into consistent regional execution., • Lead implementation of new policies, procedures, and initiatives at the campus level., • Contribute insights, feedback, and recommendations that shape future security strategy., • Oversee effective use of security technology including surveillance systems, radios, access control, alarms, and mass notification tools., • Ensure systems are used consistently and responsibly across campuses., • Support Oversee effective use of security technology including surveillance systems, radios, access control, alarms, and mass notification tools., • Ensure systems are used consistently and responsibly across campuses., • Oversee effective use of security technology including surveillance systems, radios, access control, alarms, and mass notification tools., • Ensure systems are used consistently and responsibly across campuses., • Identify risks, gaps, and opportunities for improvement in technology and procedures.Qualifications Qualifications Character & Chemistry • A genuine passion for reaching the lost and serving people in all seasons of life., • Demonstrates strong personal integrity, emotional maturity, and sound judgment., • Approaches safety as both a professional responsibility and a pastoral ministry., • Must be — or willing to become — a participating member of CCV., • Regularly attends worship services and actively engages in church community life., • Proven Leadership: Confident leading teams, managing responsibility, and making decisions., • Pastoral Presence: Able to balance authority with empathy, care, and spiritual leadership., • Relational Intelligence: Communicates clearly, de-escalates effectively, and builds trust with volunteers, staff, and guests., • Composure Under Pressure: Remains calm, focused, and decisive in high-stress situations., • Operational Excellence: Highly organized; manages schedules, priorities, and follow-through., • Strategic Mindset: Sees the bigger picture and drives consistent execution across campuses., • Confidentiality: Handles sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism., • Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Ministry, or a related field preferred but not required., • Significant experience in law enforcement, military service, or professional security operations strongly preferred., • Experience leading teams and managing operations required., • Minimum age of 21 and ability to pass a comprehensive background check., • Firearms training and qualification required or maintained per CCV policy., • Physically able to perform active security duties including standing, walking, lifting, and rapid response. Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of employees. CCV Leadership reserves the right to revise the position, its job functions, minimum qualifications and other aspects of the position in any way at any time. General Information The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of employees. CCV Leadership reserves the right to revise the position, its job functions, minimum qualifications and other aspects of the position in any way at any time.