Security Officer (Part-Time Weekend Shift) - Educational Media Foundation - K-LOVE & Air1

Are you passionate about creating a welcoming atmosphere while ensuring the highest standards of security? As the Security Officer stationed at our main entrance lobby, you'll be the face of safety and hospitality, greeting visitors and vendors with a friendly demeanor while vigilantly safeguarding our premises. Reporting to the Manager of Safety & Security, your role is pivotal in maintaining records, controlling identification, performing routine security rounds, and fielding phone inquiries. Join us in this dynamic role where your alertness and commitment to excellence will protect both people and property, all while making a positive impact on every guest experience.

*This position requires an armed security license within the state of Tennessee.*

*This is a part-time position. Schedule is Saturday and Sunday from 6am-2:30pm CST or 2-10:30pm CST.*

Here's some of what you will be doing:

• Monitors and controls ingress/egress to facility through electronic and/or manual operations.
• Helps manage the access control system and monitors access control activity of the building to ensure maximum building security.
• Conducts frequent security rounds of the building and property to ensure that the security of the building is intact.
• Works with respected departments to assist in security escorting of artists, special guests, and event related items on the property.
• Ensures team members, contractors and visitors comply with procedures as specified in Purchase Card Industry (PCI) and Ministry policies.
• Responsible for issuing guest/visitor, temporary team member badges, contractor badges.
  • Maintain all manual and electronic logs for visitors, vendors/contractors, and temporary team member badges.
• Prepares monthly reports involving the status/accounting and reconciliation of systems and processes utilized in the scope of position including:
  • Camera logs (monitor available storage, camera problems)
  • Badge access logs (accounting for badges issued, not returned, broken, etc.)
  • Visitor logs (Reviewing to ensure filled out completely)
• Work jointly with the HR department in issuing, activating, and deactivating badges for team members.
• Implements Threat Response Protocol in the event of a threat to EMF property or personnel.
• Answers incoming security calls during business hours and redirects as appropriate.
• Monitors 90 plus security cameras to ensure proper functionality and reports malfunctioning cameras to the Manager of Safety & Security. Maintains audit log of monitoring activity.
• Monitors social media looking for threats that pertain to K-LOVE and Air1. Perceived threats are forwarded to the Manager of Safety & Security for review.
• Interprets and enforces security policies and procedures within the scope of job responsibility with little or no direction from direct supervisor.
• Work jointly with the Warehouse department to inspect any suspicious incoming mail for team member safety.
• May serve as a liaison for team member training of safety and security matters.
• Provide input in the development and implementation of procedures necessary for the efficient operation of the security team.
• Work on special projects as required.
• May occasionally be required to work overtime and off hours on special occasions.

Here's some experience we are seeking: 

• High school diploma or equivalent plus a valid class C Tennessee Driver's License.
• Must be registered as an unarmed or armed guard for the state of Tennessee.
• 2-3 years prior work experience in a security assignment, dispatch center or working as a front lobby receptionist is preferred.
• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively deal with difficult situations that could involve either guests or EMF employees.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to be versatile and flexible. Regularly adapts to change while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Demonstrated ability to represent ministry professionally and maintain confidentiality.
• Investigative skills preferred.

What can we offer you?

• Industry leading Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• Short/long term disability and life insurance
• Robust 401K with company match
• Parental leave with Baby Bonding pay
• Generous PTO, holiday and sick pay
• Unique company culture that includes exclusive access to concerts, movie premieres, media industry events, and more
• Leadership and Career Development Programs including free access to LinkedIn Learning platform

Why work for Educational Media Foundation, K-LOVE/Air1?

Educational Media Foundation (EMF) is a nonprofit, multi-platform media company on a mission to draw people closer to Christ. Founded in 1982 in Santa Rosa, CA, with a single radio station, EMF today owns and operates the nation's two largest Christian music radio networks (K-LOVE and Air1) with over 1,000 broadcast signals across all 50 states and beyond, streaming audio reaching around the world, and a growing family of media ministries including podcasts, books, films, concerts, and events. EMF employs nearly 500 team members between its offices in Nashville, TN, Rocklin, CA, and field locations around the country. You can view our mission and values here Mission, Beliefs & Values. 

“As an Equal Opportunity Employer, EMF makes employment decisions based on merit and other legitimate reasons. The Company is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment and the promotion of equal employment opportunities regardless of protected class, characteristic or status.  However, EMF is also a religious non-profit organization where all team members contribute to the Company’s mission of encouraging our audiences “to have a meaningful relationship with Christ.” Therefore, pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e I(a)), EMF has the right to hire only candidates who agree with the Company’s Statement of Faith.  Also, as a religious non-profit organization, the Company is not governed by the CA Fair Employment and Housing Act.”