Community Security Director

We are Secure Community Network (SCN), a nonprofit 501(c)(3) serving as the official safety and security organization of the Jewish community in North America. Here at SCN, we deeply value the team of people who work diligently to commit their lives to action for a better tomorrow.

Under the direction of the Secure Community Network ("SCN"), and the Savannah Jewish Federation ("the Federation"), the Community Security Director ("CSD") will serve as a representative of SCN, working full time as an expert security advisor, liaison, and training coordinator to provide direction and maintain oversight for the development, organization, implementation, and monitoring of the Savannah-area Jewish community security operations and programs.

The CSD will provide guidance and strategic direction to ensure the safety and security of the regional member institutions in the community and surrounding region, serve as a liaison during crisis response and mitigation efforts to assist local incident commanders and/or serve as an incident commander during crisis response and mitigation efforts. The CSD will coordinate with federal, state, and local law enforcement, non-profit, public, private, and other stakeholder organizations on community safety and security matters.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as a representative of SCN and the Federation to local and regional partners, including local, state, and regionally located federal law enforcement, non-profit, public, private, and other stakeholder organizations.
• Serve as an expert security advisor, liaison, training coordinator, provider, and coordinating resource between SCN and local as well as regional partners, to include the Federation, local, state, and regionally located federal law enforcement, nonprofit, public, private, and other stakeholder organizations on community safety and security matters, to include physical and cyber issues.
• Serve as the primary SCN point of contact for the Federation and the local community.
• Maintain relationships with community professional and lay leadership and meet regularly with site personnel as well as state and local officials to share information and promote as well as review support provided by SCN.
• Communicate internally and externally a working knowledge of SCN's objectives, mission, policies, and positions and relevant local, national, and world events, and assist partner entities to respond to inquiries from the media, in coordination with SCN headquarters. Read, monitor, and respond to media reports and opinion articles.
• Prepare for meetings and issue reports and other correspondence for key leadership, to include the National Director & CEO of SCN and the CEO of the Federation.
• Implement an emergency communications system to ensure timely notifications to appropriate organizations of security incidents.
• Design, develop, implement, and manage security policies, procedures, recommendations, and standards to ensure compliance with applicable security laws, regulations, and privacy legislation, as appropriate.
• Develop and implement budget-sensitive changes to programs and procedures at autonomous partner agencies, as needed, to provide protection of all users, visitors, and community assets.
• Provide ongoing review of security programs at partner agencies and serve as a resource to other Jewish community facilities.
• Provide special events planning and implementation as appropriate.
• Identify opportunities for community relationship building and networking to facilitate effective community action locally, regionally, and nationally.
• Receive, organize, and communicate (internally and externally) sensitive political, organizational, and societal information.
• Receive and conduct initial investigations, in conjunction with appropriate law enforcement partners, of matters impacting Jewish community safety and security. Conduct routine fact-finding research using established contacts and developing sources, as appropriate.
• Design, develop, implement, and oversee strategic processes for communities, with defined objective and measurable deliverables, to meet long-term security needs and interests, and develop tailored strategies to achieve the same locally, regionally, and nationally.
• Plan, coordinate, and conduct threat, hazard, security, and resilience inspection/assessment activities, including the generation of Protective/Resilience Measure Indices based on industry standards, identifying vulnerabilities, and presenting recommendations to mitigate risk locally, regionally, and nationally.
• Assist communities and organizations with the development, implementation, and testing of all-hazards preparedness and response plans.
• Provide training and education through security awareness to a wide range of community groups (e.g., Jewish schools, community centers/institutions, synagogues, special events, missions, and groups traveling abroad) locally, regionally, and nationally.
• Design and develop training curriculum and courses and deliver the same, to include the development of supporting materials (presentations, handouts, etc.) for various audiences.
• Develop strong and effective partnerships with local, state, and federal law enforcement and emergency management agencies, and assist with plans and investigations of threats.
• Provide consultation and function as project leader of multidisciplinary teams to develop, communicate, implement, and monitor solutions and processes regarding appropriate improvements and enhancements to security measures in place at Jewish community facilities.
• Plan, provide for, and present security-related training for agencies and their personnel upon request or through self-initiated programs locally, regionally, and nationally.
• Monitor intelligence related to terrorism and public safety. Analyze and disseminate information from local, national, international, and Israeli news and media, as well as intelligence network communication locally and abroad.
• Serve as subject matter expert for various committees to ensure coordination and cooperation among Jewish community organizations locally, regionally, and nationally.
• Provide grant guidance, application support, and related consultation for the identification, application, and implementation of various grant funding opportunities and awards for safety and security planning, training, and enhancements.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned related to Security, to include assisting with core responsibilities of the Federations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Completion of law enforcement certification from an accredited law enforcement academy or approved United States Military Criminal Investigative or Law Enforcement Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) with at least 10 years of sworn law enforcement experience (candidate is currently sworn law enforcement, retired in good standing, and/or honorably discharged from the military).
• Formal law enforcement leadership experience.
• Dynamic, results-oriented individual with the highest degree of personal integrity and ability to pass criminal, financial, reputational/conduct background checks as identified/approved.
• No criminal record or outstanding criminal charges.
• Ability to obtain a government security clearance of at least a SECRET level.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; proficiency in report writing.
• Proven success in problem-solving, collaboration, and developing working relationships with security professionals and colleagues.
• Broad-based knowledge of security protocols, threat investigations, physical security, and emergency management.
• Certified Protection Professional or Physical Security Professional certification is a plus.
• Ability to develop organizational plans, evaluate personnel and assignments and provide direction.
• Experience developing budgets for operations and equipment, including grant applications and other alternative funding.
• Proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite and PowerPoint.
• Possess the ability to develop strong relationships with the community.
• Knowledge of Judaism and sensitivity to Jewish community history, holidays, and traditions preferred.

Travel will be required and involve the coverage of geographical areas outside the immediate region to support significant events or incident response for an extended period with little advance notice. Must have ability to respond after-hours and be placed "on-call" as necessary.

ABOUT SCN

The Secure Community Network (SCN), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is the official homeland safety and security organization of the Jewish community in North America. Founded in 2004 under the auspices of The Jewish Federations of North America and the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, SCN serves as the central organization dedicated exclusively to the safety and security of the American Jewish community, working across 146 federations, 50 partner organizations, over 300 independent communities, and other partners in the public, private, nonprofit, and academic sectors. SCN is dedicated to ensuring that Jewish organizations, communities, life, and culture can not only exist safely and securely but flourish. Learn more at securecommunitynetwork.org.

Secure Community Network is an equal-opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

SCN has long been a committed leader in adopting, modeling, and encouraging adherence to Jewish values, including advocating for approaches that address issues related to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA). Please review our DEIA statement here.