Security Manager - former LEO or military

Security Manager

Temple Beth El of Boca Raton is seeking an experienced, proactive, and community-minded Security Manager to lead and oversee all aspects of safety and security across our Schaefer Family Campus and Beck Family Campus.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a former military or law enforcement professional who is passionate about protecting people, building strong relationships, and creating a safe, welcoming environment for our congregants, students, staff, and visitors. The Security Manager plays a highly visible leadership role, working closely with Temple leadership, private security personnel, local law enforcement, and community security partners to maintain a culture of preparedness and excellence.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and manage the Temple's comprehensive security program across both campuses.
• Supervise and coordinate the Temple's contracted security team, ensuring appropriate staffing, training, and performance.
• Oversee security technologies including surveillance cameras, access control systems, emergency notification systems, alarms, and identification systems.
• Develop and deliver security awareness and emergency preparedness training for staff.
• Coordinate emergency response planning, active threat drills, CPR and Stop the Bleed training, and other safety initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with local law enforcement, emergency responders, the Jewish Federation, Secure Community Network (SCN), ADL, and other community organizations.
• Serve as the security lead for major Temple events, holidays, and special programs.
• Monitor emerging security risks and recommend improvements to strengthen campus safety.

Schedule

This is a full-time position primarily working weekday business hours. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events is required as needed.

Why Temple Beth El?

Temple Beth El of Boca Raton is one of South Florida's premier Reform Jewish congregations, serving a vibrant and engaged community. Our Security Manager is an essential member of our leadership team, helping ensure that every person who enters our campuses feels safe, secure, and welcome.

If you are an experienced security professional who is committed to service, leadership, and community, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

What We're Looking For:

The ideal candidate is a confident leader with excellent judgment, strong communication skills, and a calm, professional presence.

Qualifications include:

• Prior military or law enforcement experience required.
• Experience managing security operations, personnel, or public safety programs.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel).
• Comfortable working with security technology, access control systems, and surveillance equipment.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with staff, vendors, and public safety partners.
• Ability to obtain and maintain all government licenses required to carry a firearm on Temple property.
• Successful completion of a Level II Background Screening is required.

This position requires Level II background screening pursuant to Chapters 435 and 402, Florida Statutes, including fingerprinting and screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Information regarding the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse is available at: Employment is contingent upon successful Clearinghouse clearance and pre-employment drug screening.

In compliance with Florida law, Temple Beth El participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm authorization to work in the United States.