Director, Camp Security Initiative

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, Camp Security Initiativeto our organization.

Under the direction of the Secure Community Network ("SCN"), and in coordination with Foundation for Jewish Camp ("FJC"), the Director, Camp Security Initiative will serve as a representative of SCN as an expert security advisor, liaison, and training coordinator to provide direction and maintain oversight for the development, organization, implementation of the SCN-FJC Camp Security Program. The Director, Camp Security Initiative will provide strategic direction to ensure the safety and security of all camp organizations under the program's purview 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 Director, Camp Security Initiative will coordinate with federal, state, and local law enforcement, non-profit, public, private, and other stakeholder organizations on community safety and security matters.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Manage, oversee, and implement the Camp Security Program including security consultation, assessment and training services for member camps
• Serve as a representative of SCN to selected camps as well as regional partners, local, state, and regionally located federal law enforcement, non-profit, public, private, and other stakeholders
• Serve as an expert security advisor, liaison, training coordinator and provider, and coordinating resource between SCN and camps, to include FJC, local, state as well as regionally located federal law enforcement, non-profit, public, private, and other stakeholder organizations on community safety and security matters, to include physical and cyber issues
• Maintaining relationships with professional and lay leadership of camps and related organizations and meet regularly with site personnel as well as state and local officials to share information and promote and review support provided by SCN
• Implement an emergency communications system to ensure timely notifications and downstream capability to camps under the program
• Provide guidance in the design, development, and implementation of security policies, procedures, recommendations, and standards to ensure compliance with applicable security laws, regulations, and privacy legislation, as appropriate
• Provide ongoing review of security programs at partner camps and serve as a resource to other camps more broadly
• Design, develop, implement, and oversee strategic processes for camp partners, 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, and nationally
• Assist camps with the development, implementation and testing of all-hazards preparedness and response plans
• Provide training and education through security awareness and active threat response to camp leadership, staff, and counselors locally, regionally, and nationally
• Provide consulting support to develop, communicate, implement, and monitor solutions and processes regarding appropriate improvements and enhancements to security measures in place at Jewish camps
• Serve as subject matter expert for various committees to ensure coordination and cooperation among camp organizations locally, regionally, and nationally
• 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
• Develop and deliver briefings, reports, and requests for information for management and leadership
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned

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 (candidate is currently sworn law enforcement, retired in good standing, and/or honorably discharged from the military)
• Formal law enforcement leadership experience
• No criminal record or outstanding criminal charges
• Successful ability to pass criminal, financial, and reputational/conduct background checks, as identified/approved
• Ability to obtain a government security clearance of at least a SECRET level
• Prior leadership, supervisory, managerial, and community relations experience preferred
• CPP or other security industry certification preferred
• Knowledge of Jewish community and FJC operating environment a plus
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving as well as verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment?
• 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 and implement and deliver Emergency Operation Plans, Standard Operating Procedures, Organizational Policies, and Training Programs?
• Skilled in designing, developing, interpreting and applying directives?
• 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?
• Must be willing to travel and be on-call 24/7?

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.

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.