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CRISTA Ministries

CRISTA Resource Officer

CRISTA Ministries, Seattle, Washington, us, 98113


This is a

Part-Time

position. 10am-4pm M, T, TH, F; 11am-4pm Wed; Flexible for CRISTA/King's eventsCompensation:

between $28.00 to $33.00 per hour DOEBenefits:

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 Christian beliefs. 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. We believe this priesthood calling rests upon all Christians and is a foundational, spiritual practice of our CRISTA community. This priesthood calling evokes within us the response to view our work as our ministry. We believe that all representatives of our community are ministers of the gospel and play equally important roles in exercising, 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.CRISTA MINISTRIES MISSION & VISION STATEMENTSMission 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 provide a biblical focus to any student behavioral issues. Build positive rapport and support with law enforcement and within the community with God-honoring interactions.

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 annuallyCompletion of CRISTA Resource Officer annual action planFeedback from CRISTA StaffDirect Feedback from CMST and SupervisorESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONSCHRIST CENTERED

Belief that Jesus Christ is Lord and SaviorIs 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 equivalentEXPERIENCE

10 years in law enforcement. SWAT or Gang squad experience a plus.5 Years Community Relations and CommunicationsStaff and Customer relationsLICENSURE / CERTIFICATION

Annual Weapon CertificationConcealed Weapons permitActive Shooter prevention and response trainingSOFTWARE / EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE

General computer skills including Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft WordOTHER 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 enforcementCommunity and Police Force liaisonDrug and Alcohol prevention trainingStudent CounselingSTATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION

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.

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