Deputy Regional Security Advisor

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), the Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts, the Jewish Federation of the Berkshires, and reporting to the Regional Security Advisor (RSA), the Deputy Regional Security Advisor (DRSA) will serve as a representative of SCN as an expert security advisor, law enforcement liaison, and training coordinator. The DRSA will provide direction and oversight for the development, organization, implementation and monitoring of the Western Massachusetts and Berkshires area security operations, as well as provide guidance, training and strategic direction to ensure the safety and security of all member organizations of the Jewish community.

The DRSA will serve as a liaison during crisis response and mitigation efforts, assisting local incident commanders and/or serve as an incident commander during crisis response and mitigation efforts, if requested and/or required. The DRSA 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 to the federations, Jewish community organizations and other local community partners to include local, state and regionally located federal law enforcement and emergency management agencies, non-profit, public, private and other stakeholder organizations.
• Serve as an expert security advisor, law enforcement liaison, and training coordinator and provider for the federations and other Jewish community organizations and facilities on matters concerning community safety and security, to include physical and cyber issues.
• Assist the RSA to develop and implement security plans and policies, including but not limited to emergency communications plans, mass notification systems, consultation on contract security post orders and protocols, crisis management plans, and physical security development and implementation.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with professional and lay leadership and community organizations and meet regularly with site personnel to share information and to promote and review support provided by SCN.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with representatives of local, state and regionally located federal law enforcement and emergency management agency officials to share information and to promote and review support provided by SCN.
• Be able to effectively communicate internally and externally a working knowledge of SCN's objectives, mission, policies and positions, as well as on relevant local, national and international events.
• As requested, assist community organizations to respond to inquiries from the media, in coordination with the federations and SCN headquarters.
• Assist the Regional Security Advisor to prepare for meetings and issue reports, documents and other correspondence for key leadership, to include the SCN National Director & CEO and the CEO's of the Federations.
• 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 recommendations for programs and procedures for autonomous partner agencies, as needed, to provide protection for all staff, visitors, and community assets.
• Provide special event security planning and implementation as appropriate through collaboration with law enforcement agencies, security vendors and other public and private sector partners and community-based organizations.
• 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, assist and conduct initial investigations, in coordination with appropriate law enforcement partners, of matters impacting Jewish communal safety and security. Conduct routine fact-finding research, using established contacts and developing sources, as appropriate.
• Assist the RSA to design, develop, implement and oversee strategic processes for communities, with defined objectives and measurable deliverables, to meet long-term security needs and interests.
• Assist the RSA to plan, coordinate, and conduct threat, hazard, security and resilience inspection/assessment activities, identifying vulnerabilities, and presenting recommendations to mitigate risk locally and regionally as it relates to Jewish community organizations.
• Assist the RSA with the development, implementation and testing of all-hazards preparedness and response plans for community organizations.
• Assist the RSA as necessary to provide training and education through security awareness to community groups and organizations, to include Jewish day schools, synagogues, community centers, special events, and other groups.
• Provide consulting support to assist with appropriate improvements and enhancements to security measures in place at Jewish community facilities.
• Plan, provide for and present security-related training for organizations and agencies and their personnel, by request or through self-initiated programs.
• Monitor intelligence related to terrorism and public safety. In coordination with the RSA, analyze and disseminate information from local, national, international and Israeli news and media organizations, as well as intelligence network communications locally and abroad.
• Provide grant guidance, application support and related consultation for the identification, application and implementation of various grant funding opportunities and awards for security enhancements, and safety and security planning and training.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned, to include assisting with core responsibilities of the Federation.
• Serve as Acting Regional Security Advisor at such times as the Regional Security Advisor may be unavailable.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited university or equivalent continuing education and professional coursework.
• 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 may 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- the 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.