{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"a2ddf3f389aa13bc5df4a7ec","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a2ddf3f389aa13bc5df4a7ec","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a2ddf3f389aa13bc5df4a7ec","title":"Director, Protective Security","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.\nThe 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.\nWHAT YOU WILL DO:\nLead and manage all components of the Protective Security Program through engagement with other SCN stakeholders.\nSupervise 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.\nDevelop and implement a protective security program for SCN's key executives, facilities, and personnel.\nDevelop and implement programs, policies, and initiatives to address high-profile or otherwise identified personal and organizational security issues, concerns, and events.\nProvide physical and personal security recommendations and implementation support.\nProject manage ongoing physical security initiatives at SCN Field Support Center.\nDevelop and implement travel safety and individual security awareness presentations.\nProvide consultation, guidance, presentations, and support for identified categories of individuals, as well as specific individuals.\nReview material and conduct investigations related to general security and specific protective security requirements.\nCoordinate with local, state, and federal law enforcement and other organizations.\nRespond to and mitigate threats and vulnerabilities via investigation, proactive means, advances, site visits, and pre-planning security at facilities, organizations, and events.\nCoordinate with designated entities to develop, analyze, and implement procedures, activities, and policies to address protective intelligence.\nParticipate in and/or directs the recruitment, training, professional development, and capacity-building of relevant staff.\nPerform other job-related duties as requested.\nQUALIFICATIONS:\nBachelor's Degree with a minimum of 10 years of experience in law enforcement.\nQualified law enforcement officer or qualified retired or separated law enforcement officer status, pursuant to Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act/HR-218.\nExperience 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.\nWorking 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.\nWorking knowledge of law enforcement and security intelligence operations, particularly protective security intelligence operations.\nHighly motivated and a self-starter who requires minimal supervision.\nDemonstrated ability to develop and sustain organizational programs.\nDemonstrated ability to conduct law enforcement and security training and make presentations.\nFamiliarity with threat assessment measures and protective intelligence processes.\nHigh level of integrity and discretion.\nSurveillance detection skills.\nKnowledge of residential protection.\nStrong multi-tasking and prioritization skills.\nAdvanced knowledge in the area of investigations.\nAbility to safeguard confidential information and materials and understand the necessity to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the work environment.\nAbility to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.\nAbility to write reports, business correspondence, after-action reports, and procedures manuals.\nAbility to effectively present information and respond to questions from identified stakeholders.\nProblem-solving, including analysis or interpretation of situations, and applying knowledge and skills as well as general precedents and practices to the work environment.\nMaintain proficiency in firearms and defensive tactics.\nAbility to lead and mentor a team.\nMust possess outstanding interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and liaise with all contacts.\nStrong verbal and written communication skills.\nAbility to travel in support of the program and protective operations and maintain a flexible schedule and on-call hours as needed.\nABOUT SCN\nThe 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.\nThe 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.\nSCN 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.\nSecure 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.\nSCN 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). 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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.\nThe 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.\nWHAT YOU WILL DO:\nLead and manage all components of the Protective Security Program through engagement with other SCN stakeholders.\nSupervise 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.\nDevelop and implement a protective security program for SCN's key executives, facilities, and personnel.\nDevelop and implement programs, policies, and initiatives to address high-profile or otherwise identified personal and organizational security issues, concerns, and events.\nProvide physical and personal security recommendations and implementation support.\nProject manage ongoing physical security initiatives at SCN Field Support Center.\nDevelop and implement travel safety and individual security awareness presentations.\nProvide consultation, guidance, presentations, and support for identified categories of individuals, as well as specific individuals.\nReview material and conduct investigations related to general security and specific protective security requirements.\nCoordinate with local, state, and federal law enforcement and other organizations.\nRespond to and mitigate threats and vulnerabilities via investigation, proactive means, advances, site visits, and pre-planning security at facilities, organizations, and events.\nCoordinate with designated entities to develop, analyze, and implement procedures, activities, and policies to address protective intelligence.\nParticipate in and/or directs the recruitment, training, professional development, and capacity-building of relevant staff.\nPerform other job-related duties as requested.\nQUALIFICATIONS:\nBachelor's Degree with a minimum of 10 years of experience in law enforcement.\nQualified law enforcement officer or qualified retired or separated law enforcement officer status, pursuant to Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act/HR-218.\nExperience 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.\nWorking 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.\nWorking knowledge of law enforcement and security intelligence operations, particularly protective security intelligence operations.\nHighly motivated and a self-starter who requires minimal supervision.\nDemonstrated ability to develop and sustain organizational programs.\nDemonstrated ability to conduct law enforcement and security training and make presentations.\nFamiliarity with threat assessment measures and protective intelligence processes.\nHigh level of integrity and discretion.\nSurveillance detection skills.\nKnowledge of residential protection.\nStrong multi-tasking and prioritization skills.\nAdvanced knowledge in the area of investigations.\nAbility to safeguard confidential information and materials and understand the necessity to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the work environment.\nAbility to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.\nAbility to write reports, business correspondence, after-action reports, and procedures manuals.\nAbility to effectively present information and respond to questions from identified stakeholders.\nProblem-solving, including analysis or interpretation of situations, and applying knowledge and skills as well as general precedents and practices to the work environment.\nMaintain proficiency in firearms and defensive tactics.\nAbility to lead and mentor a team.\nMust possess outstanding interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and liaise with all contacts.\nStrong verbal and written communication skills.\nAbility to travel in support of the program and protective operations and maintain a flexible schedule and on-call hours as needed.\nABOUT SCN\nThe 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.\nThe 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.\nSCN 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.\nSecure 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. 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