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Samaritan's Purse

Security Officer, North Wilkesboro, NC

Samaritan's Purse, North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, United States, 28674

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Location: North Wilkesboro, NC, United States Job ID: 16869 Date Posted: Jan 6, 2026

Job Description Get Involved!

Samaritan's Purse is hiring a

Security Officer

to join our team in North Wilkesboro, NC. In this vital role, you’ll help ensure the safety and security of our staff, visitors, and property across the Samaritans Purse campus. If you’re passionate about protection and service, come use your skills to make a difference for the Kingdom!

Responsibilities

Maintain personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be an effective witness for Him

Conduct yourself as a security professional at all times, creating an atmosphere to deter undesirable activity

Greet all staff and visitors whenever practical to maintain a consistent visible presence

Screen pedestrian and vehicular traffic for authorization to enter the premises

Operate various equipment, such as card access, fire and burglar alarm, video cameras, and ministry vehicles

Report hazardous conditions and follow all call-in procedures in case of emergency

Identify threatening individuals and alert local law enforcement

Be familiar with all Samaritans Purse facilities, policies, procedures, and regulations that affect the safety and security of all occupants

Monitor activity across campus through regular physical patrols and the use of video surveillance

Control access to campus during non‑business hours; open/close and secure all buildings as scheduled

Document all noteworthy activity in the shift log or appropriate incident report

Qualifications

Basic Law Enforcement Training and minimum 2 years experience as a Law Enforcement Officer or equivalent (required)

Eligibility to complete/pass annual PPS training and certification as a PPS Officer through the North Carolina State Attorney General’s Office (required)

Basic keyboarding and computer skills, strongly preferred

Motivated self‑starter; sees a need and takes initiative

Trustworthy and mature

Patient when tasks are routine, but quick on feet to respond to a crisis

Fluency in English (required)

12 credit hours of college‑level Biblical Studies (strongly preferred)

Benefits

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Long‑term and Short‑term disability insurance

Term Life Insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

10 paid holidays

Type Full Time.

Contact Samaritan's Purse PO Box 3000 Boone, NC 28607 828.262.1980

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