Director, Protective Security

Job Description

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 and we are excited to add a Director, Protective Security to our team. This position is located in our Chicago office.

The Director of the Protective Security Program will be responsible for developing and implementing programs, policies, and initiatives related to the physical security of SCN's staff and Field Support Center facility and the executive protection of the SCN National Director/CEO. This includes threat assessments, planning, personal security, and implementation of protective measures related to special events, physical locations, and key executive travel as well as providing consultation, guidance, training, and support for individuals who may be exposed to elevated personal risk due to their roles, affiliations, or employment as leaders within the Jewish community, and related to prevention, protection, preparedness, and response. This includes ongoing threat, risk, and vulnerability assessments, coordination with protective intelligence sources, including SCN's Duty Desk, Fusion Centers, and others, ongoing monitoring and evaluation, physical and personal security recommendations and implementation support, and coordination with SCN field staff, local, state, and federal law enforcement.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Lead and manage all components of the Protective Security Program through engagement with other SCN stakeholders.
• Supervise a team of Protective Security Specialists and Office Security Specialists conducting executive protection of SCN's National Director/CEO and physical security of SCN's staff and Field Support Center.
• Develop and implement a protective security program for SCN's key executives, facilities, and personnel.
• Develop and implement programs, policies, and initiatives to address high-profile or otherwise identified personal and organizational security issues, concerns, and events.
• Provide physical and personal security recommendations and implementation support.
• Project manage ongoing physical security initiatives at SCN Field Support Center.
• Develop and implement travel safety and individual security awareness presentations.
• Provide consultation, guidance, presentations, and support for identified categories of individuals, as well as specific individuals.
• Review material and conduct investigations related to general security and specific protective security requirements.
• Coordinate with local, state, and federal law enforcement and other organizations.
• Respond to and mitigate threats and vulnerabilities via investigation, proactive means, advances, site visits, and pre-planning security at facilities, organizations, and events.
• Coordinate with designated entities to develop, analyze, and implement procedures, activities, and policies to address protective intelligence.
• Participate in and/or directs the recruitment, training, professional development, and capacity-building of relevant staff.
• Perform other job-related duties as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 10 years of experience in law enforcement.
• Qualified law enforcement officer or qualified retired or separated law enforcement officer status, pursuant to Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act/HR-218.
• Experience in conducting and/or supervising executive protection work with local, state, or federal law enforcement agencies such as US Secret Service, US Marshals Service, US Capitol Police, US State Department, FBI Director's or U.S. Attorney's General Protective Detail, State Police, or major City Police Departments.
• Working knowledge of physical security systems, intrusion detection and alarm equipment, access control systems, video monitoring and CCTV, computerized security hardware and software, and technical security countermeasures.
• Working knowledge of law enforcement and security intelligence operations, particularly protective security intelligence operations.
• Highly motivated and a self-starter who requires minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and sustain organizational programs.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct law enforcement and security training and make presentations.
• Familiarity with threat assessment measures and protective intelligence processes.
• High level of integrity and discretion.
• Surveillance detection skills.
• Knowledge of residential protection.
• Strong multi-tasking and prioritization skills.
• Advanced knowledge in the area of investigations.
• Ability to safeguard confidential information and materials and understand the necessity to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the work environment.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, after-action reports, and procedures manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from identified stakeholders.
• Problem-solving, including analysis or interpretation of situations, and applying knowledge and skills as well as general precedents and practices to the work environment.
• Maintain proficiency in firearms and defensive tactics.
• Ability to lead and mentor a team.
• Must possess outstanding interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and liaise with all contacts.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel in support of the program and protective operations and maintain a flexible schedule and on-call hours as needed.

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.

The target annual salary range for this position is $150,000-$160,000. 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 .