Shelter Security Chief
Ministry: Defense / Emergency Management Taskforce · Emergency Function: Security & Safety
Role Purpose
Maintains safety and security in shelters and community emergency operations, protecting residents, staff, and resources during disasters.
What You Would Help Do
Before an Emergency
- Develop shelter security plans and procedures.
- Train shelter security volunteers in de-escalation and safety.
- Coordinate with Justice on rights protection in shelters.
- Participate in shelter exercises.
During an Emergency
- Lead shelter security operations.
- Maintain order and safety for shelter residents.
- Coordinate de-escalation and conflict resolution.
- Work with Justice on rights protection and disputes.
- Protect shelter resources and vulnerable residents.
After an Emergency
- Document security lessons and incidents.
- Update shelter security plans.
- Support safe shelter closure and transition.
Qualifications & Helpful Skills
Who would be a good fit?
Required
- Willingness to complete Weather Watchmen training.
- De-escalation training required for this role.
Helpful But Not Required
- Background in security, law enforcement, or military
- Conflict resolution and de-escalation experience
- Calm, authoritative presence
- Physical capability to support security operations
Training & Readiness
Volunteers are not expected to respond to emergencies without preparation.
Weather Watchmen volunteers may receive or be asked to participate in role-appropriate training, exercises, orientations, drills, and continuing preparedness activities before being assigned operational responsibilities.
Potential training for this role:
Working Together
No Ministry operates in isolation during an emergency.
Three-Deep Succession
Weather Watchmen's emergency management system is designed around continuity of leadership. Critical functions should have trained Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary personnel so that operations can continue if a primary leader is unavailable.
Multiple volunteers may express interest in the same operational area to build this depth.
Interested in Serving?
You do not have to know everything today. If you have relevant experience, transferable skills, or a willingness to train and serve, we encourage you to express your interest.