REGIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR - NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION
Company: Secure Community Network
Location: Washington
Posted on: September 21, 2023
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.
Under the direction of SCN and the Jewish Federation of Greater
Washington ("Federation"), we are seeking a Regional Security
Advisor (RSA) who will serve as a representative of Federation,
employed by SCN, as an expert security advisor, liaison, and
training coordinator.
In consultation with Federation leadership, the RSA will advise on
the development and implementation of the strategic security plan
and maintain oversight for the organization, implementation, and
monitoring of the Federation's regional security program. The RSA
will coordinate with federal, state, and local law enforcement,
nonprofit, public, private, and other stakeholder organizations on
community safety and security matters.
Responsibilities include:
- Serve as a representative of SCN and Federation to local
community partners, including local, state, and regionally located
federal law enforcement, nonprofit, public, private, and other
stakeholder The primary stakeholders are those entities that are
part of the Jewish community, and all partnerships that can benefit
the Jewish organizations.
- Serve as an expert security advisor, liaison, training
coordinator, provider, and coordinating resources between SCN and
local as well as regional partners, including the Federation, JFNA,
local, state, and regionally located federal law enforcement,
nonprofit, public, private, and other stakeholder organizations on
community safety and security matters, with a specific focus on
physical and operational security
- Be able to communicate internally and externally a working
knowledge of Federations and SCN's objectives, mission, policies,
positions, and relevant local, national, and world events, and
assist partner entities in responding to inquiries from the media
in coordination with Federation Marketing and Communications
Department and SCN headquarters. Read, monitor, and respond to
media reports and opinion articles in collaboration with
Federation's Marketing and Communications department.
- Maintain and identify opportunities for relationships with
community professionals and lay leadership, in consultation with
the Federation and meet regularly with site personnel as well as
state and local officials to share information provided by
SCN
- Collaborate and coordinate with Federation and JCRC leadership
and staff as it relates to community security communications,
processes and procedures
- Prepare for meetings and issue reports and other correspondence
for key leadership.
- Implement an emergency communications system to ensure timely
notifications to appropriate organizations of security
incidents
- In conjunction with appropriate law enforcement partners,
receive and conduct initial investigations of matters impacting
Jewish community safety and security. Conduct routine fact-finding
research using established contacts and developing sources as
appropriate
- 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
- Design, develop and provide security related training and
education to a wide range of community groups (e.g., Jewish
schools, community centers/institutions, synagogues, special
events, missions, and groups traveling abroad) locally, regionally,
and nationally upon request and through self-initiated
programs.
- Provide consulting support 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 in place at Jewish community
facilities
- Monitor intelligence related to terrorism and public safety.
Analyze and disseminate information from local, national,
international, and Israeli news and media, as well as intelligence
network communication locally and abroad
- Serve as subject matter expert for various committees to ensure
coordination and cooperation among Jewish community organizations
locally, regionally, and nationally
- Complete special projects and other duties as assigned,
including assisting with core responsibilities of the
Federation(s)
- Responsible for monitoring Deputy RSA's performance, including
community engagement tracking, performance metrics, and overall
performance management of initiatives.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a
bachelor's degree, PLUS a minimum of 10+ years' experience in Law
Enforcement OR equivalent combination of professional work
experience, training, and education. Preferred qualifications
include prior supervisory and managerial experience
- Excellent leadership, problem-solving as well as verbal and
written communication
- Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced organization
- Knowledge of incident and emergency management communication
procedures and protocol
- Knowledge of FEMA/DHS National Interoperability requirements
about Homeland Security and Emergency Management
- Ability to maintain the integrity of confidential efforts and
documents
- Ability to supervise the activities of both paid staff and
volunteers
- Ability to work under highly 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
- 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
- Skilled in the development and implementation of operational
planning, policies, protocols, and procedures
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 .
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
IND123
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Keywords: Secure Community Network, Washington DC , REGIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR - NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION, Other , Washington, DC
Didn't find what you're looking for? Search again!
Loading more jobs...