CRISTA Resource Officer

Description

Position at CRISTA Resources

This is a Part-Time position. 10am-4pm M, T, TH, F; 11am-4pm Wed;  Flexible for CRISTA/King's events
Compensation: between $28.00 to $33.00 per hour DOE
Benefits: Competitive package including medical, dental, vision, King’s school discount for dependent child(ren) (K-12) and 4-weeks of paid parental leave.    

COMPANY OVERVIEW

CRISTA Ministries (“CRISTA”) is a Christian church community that exists to exercise and express its Christianbeliefs.At the core of our Christian church community is the belief that as Christians, we are part of the priesthood of all believers, set forth in I Peter 2. WebelievethispriesthoodcallingrestsuponallChristiansandisa foundational,spiritualpracticeof ourCRISTAcommunity.Thispriesthoodcallingevokeswithinustheresponsetoviewourworkasour ministry. Webelievethatallrepresentativesofourcommunity are ministers of the gospel andplayequallyimportantrolesinexercising, expressing and teaching our beliefs (I Corinthians 12: 17-23).

CRISTA exists to make known the love of Jesus Christ through demonstrated works of service and ministry. We use every method available so that the people of the world may hear the Gospel, accept Christ as their Savior, and grow in their faith. We are a united family of Biblical Ministries inspired by a shared vision to serve and impact the young through the elderly, all cultures and backgrounds, in our own backyard and around the world through excellence in our service and operations. By leading a healthy and sustainable organization, CRISTA empowers its ministries to serve the needs of the world and share the Gospel, making disciples. Our commitment is to glorify, honor and obey the Lord in all we do through a workforce of ministers: our staff and volunteers who are called, committed, and faithful Christians.

CRISTA leads five distinct ministries in alignment with our calling to draw people into a transforming relationship with Christ. From World Concern’s relief and development efforts around the globe; from CRISTA Media’s stations that broadcast uplifting messages and music through your radio dials to the fireside songs that bring joy to campers year-round at CRISTA Camps; from the young minds equipped with knowledge at King’s Schools to the seniors receiving exceptional care at CRISTA Senior Living. Whether traversing the globe or right in our backyard, the CRISTA family of ministries is empowered to meet the needs of those we serve with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. 

CRISTA MINISTRIES MISSION & VISION STATEMENTS

• Mission Statement: CRISTA is a family of Ministries empowered to serve the needs of the World with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
• Vision Statement: To transform lives with the Gospel of Jesus Christ through sustainable, Biblical Christian ministries.

CORE VALUES

• Christ-Centered: We approach our work by faith, prayerfully believing God will do the miraculous. 
• Servanthood: We serve our world by meeting needs practically and spiritually.
• Uncompromising Integrity: We are honest, transparent, and trustworthy – reflecting Jesus in all we do.
• Holy Stewardship: We honor and maximize the potential of the resources, assets, and people God has entrusted to us.
• Unified Team: We are One CRISTA, united in the vision to transform lives with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
• Excellence: We serve with excellence knowing that we represent God in our work, words, and actions.  

POSITION SUMMARY

The CRISTA Resource Officer is responsible for advising and guiding all of CRISTA Ministries and Resource Departments in creating and maintaining a safe, secure Campus environment in alignment with CRISTA values. Provide a highly visible presence to proactively deter and identify criminal activity on campus and conduct training/in class instruction focused on defense and violence prevention. Create Christ centered relationships by partnering with parents and school staff to and providing a biblical focus to any student behavioral issues. Build positive rapport and support with law enforcement and within the community with God-honoring interactions.  Report to the CRISTA Resource Officer.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

(General overview and may not include all details of responsibilities)

DUTIES

Christ Centered Relationships:

• Partner with school counselors and administration to identify student behavioral issues and engage in biblical conversations with students and staff. 
• Provide proper judgement and critical thinking that reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with the mission and vision statement as well as the Faith and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC). 
• Initiate Christ centered interactions with students, parents and staff to help promote a positive connection between minority communities and law enforcement.
• Collaborate and provide expertise to CRISTA’s Security department on critical organizational issues and incidents that align with CRISTA’s values. 

Crisis Management:

• Serve as a leading advisor for CRISTA’s Crisis Management Support Team (CMST), designing effective systems, protocols, and responses for organizational wide needs.
• Collaborate with CRISTA’s Security department on safety plans for events and activities.
• Respond to critical incidents on campus, providing a “safety first” mentality for all staff, students, residents and administration.
• Act as a deterrent to anyone who would bring violence to CRISTA Campus.  

Safety Training:

• Identify, lead and educate administration on protocols for critical incident responses such as “Active Shooter,” campus lockdown or any threat of violence situations.
• Provide classroom-based instruction for students, faculty and staff, focusing on violence prevention.
• Conduct instructional courses to Schools and CRISTA communities on safety/defense training and violence prevention.

Administration:

• Work with counselors and staff to provide students with referrals to service agencies as necessary.
• Identify safety and security risks and areas for improvement within facilities and campus environment.
• Act as a liaison between local police and CRISTA Administration.
• Be visible within the school community, attending and participating in school functions and events.
• Security Consultant liaison for all CRISTA properties. 

Work collaboratively with supervisor, coworkers and customers.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Conduct that reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC).

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

• Maintaining current safety and security training annually
• Completion of CRISTA Resource Officer annual action plan
• Feedback from CRISTA Staff
• Direct Feedback from CMST and Supervisor

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

CHRIST CENTERED 

• Belief that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior
• Is a committed Christian who is dedicated to continued spiritual growth and development as evidenced through a growing personal walk with God (e.g. daily spiritual rhythms of prayer, fellowship, Bible study, etc).
• Prayerfully seeks God’s will in their own lives and in their ministry at CRISTA.
• Engages our ministry including staff and colleagues through prayer, participation in spiritual practices, leading devotionals and other spiritual practices.
• Affirms, aligns with and supports CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Statement (CCC).
• Conducts themselves in a manner which reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC). 
• Demonstrates the values of a CRISTA leader.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or equivalent

EXPERIENCE 

• 10 years in law enforcement. SWAT or Gang squad experience a plus.
• 5 Years Community Relations and Communications
• Staff and Customer relations

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION

• Annual Weapon Certification
• Concealed Weapons permit
• Active Shooter prevention and response training

SOFTWARE / EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE

• General computer schools including Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Word

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

• Comfort and expertise working in a multi-ethnic and multi-racial environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE 

• 15 years in law enforcement
• Community and Police Force liaison
• Drug and Alcohol prevention training
• Student Counseling

STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINTATION

CRISTA is a Christian, religious organization that lives out its faith-based mission through five ministries: CRISTA Camps, CRISTA Media, CRISTA Senior Living, King’s Schools, and World Concern.  As permitted by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, CRISTA reserves the right to prefer employees of a particular religion and to require its employees to hold certain religious beliefs, engage in certain religious observances, and engage in or refrain from engaging in certain behavior, based on CRISTA’s religious beliefs. CRISTA’s employees must agree with and support without reservation CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and must conduct themselves in accordance with the religious beliefs and practices that flow from that Statement of Faith and CRISTA’s Christian Community Policy.

Among those employees and employment applicants who agree with and support without reservation and abide by the Statement of Faith and CRISTA’s Christian Community Policy, CRISTA does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Based on its religious beliefs, CRISTA values and respects the dignity of all persons and appreciates the diversity of God’s creation.