We also offer one and two day on-site church security seminars and security team training as well as physical security consultations for any size congregation.
We can assist you with initial security team training, remedial or re-certifications as well as creating training programs that are right for your church.
Contact us today for a free consultation!
Call: 804.290.4388
Providing security services for places of worship, whether it be a large Christian church or a small town synagogue has drastically changed over the past twenty years even before the tragedy of 9-11.
As the security industry continues to evolve, the duties and responsibilities of church security teams have also grown and security officers, whether paid or volunteer must have the skills and training to address an assortment of crimes, confrontations, incidents and emergencies that they may face daily in the performance of their duties in the church.
Topics Covered Include:
Introduction to Church Security
Assessment of Need and Evaluating Church Security
Types of Physical Security Including Alarm and Surveillance Equipment
Crimes in the Church Federal Data and Statistics
Private Property Laws
City-State and Federal Laws
Legal Liability-Risks and Concerns
Layers of Protection
Recruitment, Screening and Training of Staff
Contracting Private Security
Equipment and Communications
Basic Understanding of Arrests/Detentions
Report Writing
Emergency Planning
De-escalation Techniques
Active Shooter
Responding and Managing Behavioral Issues
Managing Large Events
Protecting High Risk Targets
Situational Awareness
Workplace Violence
Fostering Good Relations and Environments
Securing Schools, Day-cares, Nurseries
Bomb Threat Management
Use of Force
Control Techniques
Typical Tasks
Specific tasks will depend upon employer but will be providing basic protection, emergency response and awareness.
Potential Positions
Church security teams and private security agencies.
Employment Outlook
Many churches are embracing starting or expanding security teams.
Online or campus study
Prerequisite: None
Program Length: As few as 12 Months
Call for on-site training pricing.
Minimum student and travel fees may apply.