These focused assessments may involve considering: : A fire The condition of hardware and windows A shooting situation A list of high value assets to assess A dangerous weather emergency Specific concerns such as childcare, money A medical emergency handling, etc. A disruption An explosive device or explosion Role and Function AssessmentS The chapter on The Security role of Greeters and Ushers, was developed for the specific roles those volunteers can have in emergency situations. Similar specific instructions could be helpful for many of the leadership and support roles of a place of worship. Every part of their activities can be assessed and can be a great way to acknowledge excellence. Include: Status of training, the supplies provided (walkie-talkies, identifying clothing, flashlights, etc.), their interactions with members and guests and the overall security readiness of the team. Focused assessments are appropriate for all of the many regular roles and assignments in services or activities. How many of these are in your place of worship? Clergy and Assistants (More about Child or youth workers Clergy security is on page 16.) Bus or van drivers Directors/Board members Parking assistants Congregational Leader Maintenance team Educational Director Hospitality team Business and Administrative staff Bookstore or thrift shop staff Teachers Kitchen workers Music Director/Cantor Chaplains Deacons Counselors Trustees Youth Leaders Greeters and Ushers Community outreach Praise team/choir/vocalists Even the security team can be Orchestra/Band/Instrumentalists assessed! Offering collectors Others in your place of worship Nursery staff Technological staff or volunteers The value of assessing roles and functions: For some, the interview by the assessment team is the first time they have been given the opportunity to discuss their concerns or explain their work. From the viewpoint of church leadership, it may also be the most effective way to provide standards of conduct and ensure that everyone knows how to report crimes and concerns and what to do in emergencies.
These focused assessments may involve considering: : A fire A shooting situation A dangerous weather emergency A medical emergency A disruption An explosive device or explosion The condition of hardware and windows A list of high value assets to assess Specific concerns such as childcare, money handling, etc. Role and Function AssessmentS The chapter on The Security role of Greeters and Ushers, was developed for the specific roles those volunteers can have in emergency situations. Similar specific instructions could be helpful for many of the leadership and support roles of a place of worship. Every part of their activities can be assessed and can be a great way to acknowledge excellence. Include: Status of training, the supplies provided (walkie-talkies, identifying clothing, flashlights, etc.), their interactions with members and guests and the overall security readiness of the team. Focused assessments are appropriate for all of the many regular roles and assignments in services or activities. How many of these are in your place of worship? Clergy and Assistants (More about Clergy security is on page 16.) Directors/Board members Congregational Leader Educational Director Business and Administrative staff Teachers Music Director/Cantor Deacons Trustees Greeters and Ushers Praise team/choir/vocalists Orchestra/Band/Instrumentalists Offering collectors Nursery staff Technological staff or volunteers Child or youth workers Bus or van drivers Parking assistants Maintenance team Hospitality team Bookstore or thrift shop staff Kitchen workers Chaplains Counselors Youth Leaders Community outreach Even the security team can be assessed! Others in your place of worship The value of assessing roles and functions: For some, the interview by the assessment team is the first time they have been given the opportunity to discuss their concerns or explain their work. From the viewpoint of church leadership, it may also be the most effective way to provide standards of conduct and ensure that everyone knows how to report crimes and concerns and what to do in emergencies.
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