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Secure Community Network

Director, Safety and Security, American Jewish Committee

17 days ago

New York

Job Description 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 that work diligently to commit their lives to action for a better tomorrow. Under the direction of the Secure Community Network ("SCN"), and the American Jewish Committee ("AJC"), the Director of Safety and Security ("SD") will serve as a representative of SCN, working full time as an expert security advisor, liaison, training coordinator to provide direction and maintain oversight for the development, organization, implementation, and monitoring of the AJC security operations and programs. The SD will provide guidance and strategic direction to ensure the safety and security of all offices, staff, and representatives, and 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 SD will coordinate with federal, state, and local, as well as international law enforcement, non-profit, public, private, and other stakeholder organizations on community safety and security matters. This is a remote role with frequent in-person presence at AJC's HQ in New York City expected as necessary. Candidates based out of AJC's Washington, DC office may also be considered. Anticipated 25-50% travel to AJC offices and events across the US and internationally. WHAT YOU WILL DO: • Manage, oversee, and implement AJC security operations and programs including security consultation, assessment, and training services., • Serve as a representative of SCN to AJC, local, state, regionally located federal, as well as international law enforcement, nonprofit, public, private, and other stakeholder organizations., • Serve as an expert security advisor, liaison, training coordinator and provider, and coordinating resource between SCN and AJC, local, state, regionally located federal, as well as international 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 AJC., • Maintain relationships with AJC professional and lay leadership and meet regularly with site personnel as well as state and local officials to share information and 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 as well as COO of SCN, and the CEO and the COO of the AJC., • Oversee AJC's NYC HQ onsite security (armed and unarmed), including evaluation of sourcing of security contractors and performance effectiveness of security contractors, • Act as a liaison for security of AJC international offices in Paris, Berlin, Brussels, Warsaw, Abu Dhabi, Israel, and others as required., • Provide security planning for AJC-sponsored trips and events, domestic and international., • Evaluate the personal security and protection needs of key AJC leadership, including sourcing and supervising contract executive protection services, domestically and internationally., • Design, develop and implement an emergency communications system to ensure timely notifications to appropriate AJC leadership and staff 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, as needed, to provide protection of all users, visitors, and community assets., • Identify opportunities for community relationship building and networking to facilitate effective 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 AJC 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 AJC, 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, nationally, and internationally., • Assist AJC with the development, implementation, and testing of all-hazards preparedness and response plans., • Provide training and education through security awareness to AJC leadership and staff locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally., • 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 AJC facilities., • 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 between AJC and Jewish community organizations locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally., • 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., • 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., • Ability to obtain a government security clearance of at least a SECRET level., • Excellent leadership, problem-solving as well as verbal and written communication skills., • Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced organization., • Knowledge of incident and emergency management communication procedures and protocol., • Knowledge of FEMA/DHS National Interoperability requirements in relation to Homeland Security and Emergency Management., • Ability to design, develop, implement, and deliver Emergency Operation Plans, Standard Operating Procedures, Organizational Policies, and Training Programs., • Skilled in designing, developing, interpreting, and applying directives., • Ability to maintain the integrity of confidential efforts and documents., • Ability to supervise the activities of both paid staff and volunteers., • Ability to work under extremely stressful situations and handle multiple tasks over an extended period of time., • Ability to ascertain compliance with federal and state emergency preparedness laws, rules, and regulations and explain compliance requirements to county and local officials., • Ability to communicate in verbal, written, or electronic formats in a concise and grammatically correct manner., • Skilled in utilizing professional judgment in dealing with entities from all sectors as well as other professionals in the field of law enforcement, intelligence, and emergency management., • Proficient in the development and implementation of emergency communication policies, protocols, and procedures., • Proficient in the development and implementation of operational planning, policies, protocols, and procedures., • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and general computer skills. 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. The target annual salary range for this position is $160,000-$175,000. Final annual salary offered will be determined through a thorough assessment of multiple factors and criteria which may include candidate experience and qualifications, available market data, internal salary equity, and budget considerations. SCN offers a comprehensive benefits package to all full time employees which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability, and Life and AD&D Insurance, as well as a 403(b) Retirement Plan with match, Flexible Spending Accounts for pre-tax Healthcare, Dependent Care, and Commuter Benefits, Accident and Critical Illness Insurance, Norton LifeLock, and an Employee Assistance Program. We provide paid time off including Vacation, Sick Leave, and paid Holidays. 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.

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