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, including the Federation, on community safety and security matters, including 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. Prepare for meetings and issue reports and other correspondence for key leadership, including 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. 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 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. Design, develop, implement, and oversee strategic processes for communities, with defined objectives and measurable deliverables, to meet long-term security needs and interests. Plan, coordinate, and conduct threat, hazard, security, and resilience inspection/assessment activities, including identifying vulnerabilities and presenting recommendations to mitigate risk. 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 locally, regionally, and nationally. Design and develop training curriculum and courses and deliver the same, including the development of supporting materials for various audiences. Develop strong and effective partnerships with local, state, and federal law enforcement and emergency management agencies. 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. Plan, provide for, and present security-related training for agencies and their personnel upon request or through self-initiated programs. Monitor intelligence related to terrorism and public safety, analyze and disseminate information from various sources. Serve as subject matter expert for various committees to ensure coordination and cooperation among Jewish community organizations. Provide grant guidance, application support, and related consultation for the identification, application, and implementation of various grant funding opportunities. Complete special projects and other duties as assigned related to Security. 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. Formal law enforcement leadership experience. Dynamic, results-oriented individual with the highest degree of personal integrity and ability to pass 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. 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.
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