The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Salt Lake City, Utah

Security Screening Officer - Salt Lake Temple Celebration

Onsite$56,160/yrPosted today

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Location
Salt Lake City, Utah
Work type
Onsite
Compensation
$56,160/yr
Posted
today
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About this role

The Security Screening Officer (SSO) plays a critical role in supporting the Salt Lake Temple Celebration and Dedication by ensuring safe and efficient screening operations for all participants and attendees. This position provides safety and protection across Church facilities through professional screening procedures, identification of prohibited items, and courteous, Christlike service. They will become proficient in operating metal detector technology and will organize, train, and oversee volunteer staff assigned to screening entry points.  They will also be part of this historic celebration and meet guest from all over the world.  This is a once in a lifetime opportunity.  

Responsibilities

WHY THIS MAY BE A GOOD FIT 

  • Serve in a meaningful role connected to the Historic Salt Lake Temple Celebration. 

  • Earn competitive pay while receiving full benefits coverage 
  • Gain professional experience in safety, guest service, teamwork, and operational readiness. 

WHAT SECURITY SCREENING OFFICERS DO 

  • Support safe and efficient screening operations for participants and attendees. 

  • Operate screening equipment and assist with identifying prohibited or dangerous items. 

  • Conduct bag searches, physical screening, and entry point inspections as assigned. 
  • Train and support volunteer screeners assigned to entry points.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

  • High school diploma or equivalent. 

  • Able to pass a background check and meet Church worthiness and employment standards and have a current temple recommend.  A limited use recommend meets the requirement.  
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills. 
  • Dependable, adaptable, detail oriented, and able to follow procedures carefully. 
  • Available to work early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. 
  • Two years in a leadership role.
  • Be at least 18 years old.  

PHYSICAL EXPECTATIONS 

  • Candidates must successfully complete a basic physical readiness assessment, including a one-mile walk, stair climb, and lift-and-carry exercise

  • Stand and walk for prolonged periods. 

  • Lift and carry up to 50 pounds repeatedly. 

  • Bend, kneel, squat, and perform repetitive screening movements as needed. 

POSITION DETAILS

  • November 2026 – November 2027

  • $27 an hour

  • Full Benefits

  • Earn a $3,000 Completion Incentive upon successful completion of the employment period

 

Please note that this job posting may be withdrawn at any time without notice.

Company

Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.
Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.
Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Salt Lake City, Utah