Company: Secure Community Network
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 the Secure Community Network ("SCN"), the Regional Security Advisor ("RSA") will serve as a representative of SCN, working full time as an expert security advisor, liaison, and training coordinator to provide direction and maintain oversight for the development, organization, implementation, and monitoring of the Oklahoma and Arkansas area Jewish community security operations and programs, to include providing guidance and strategic direction to ensure the safety and security of all member institutions of the community and surrounding region. The RSA will 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 RSA will coordinate with federal, state, and local law enforcement, non-profit, public, private, and other stakeholder organizations on community safety and security matters.The region this role covers is all of Oklahoma and Arkansas. This is a remote role that will require significant travel throughout the region to include Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and Little Rock.WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Serve as a representative of SCN to Jewish community organizations and other local community partners to include local, state and regionally located federal law enforcement and emergency management agencies, non-profit, public, private and other stakeholder organizations in Oklahoma and Arkansas.
- Serve as an expert security advisor, liaison, training coordinator, provider, and coordinating resource between SCN and local as well as regional partners, to include local Jewish Federations, local, state, and regionally located federal law enforcement, nonprofit, public, private, and other stakeholder organizations on community safety and security matters, to include physical and cyber issues.
- Serve as the primary SCN point of contact for local Jewish Federations and the local community.
- Maintain relationships with community professional and lay leadership and meet regularly with site personnel as well as state and local officials to share information and promote as well as review support provided by SCN.
- Communicate internally and externally a working knowledge of SCN's objectives, mission, policies, and positions and relevant local, national, and world events, and assist partner entities to respond to inquiries from the media, in coordination with SCN headquarters. Read, monitor, and respond to media reports and opinion articles.
- Prepare for meetings and issue reports and other correspondence for key leadership, to include the National Director & CEO.
- Implement an emergency communications system to ensure timely notifications to appropriate organizations of security incidents.
- Design, develop, implement, and manage security policies, procedures, recommendations, and standards to ensure compliance with applicable security laws, regulations, and privacy legislation, as appropriate.
- Develop and implement budget-sensitive changes to programs and procedures at autonomous partner agencies, as needed, to provide protection of all users, visitors, and community assets.
- Provide ongoing review of security programs at partner agencies and serve as a resource to other Jewish community facilities.
- Provide special events planning and implementation as appropriate.
- Identify opportunities for community relationship building and networking to facilitate effective community action locally, regionally, and nationally.
- Receive, organize, and communicate (internally and externally) sensitive political, organizational, and societal information.
- Receive and conduct initial investigations, in conjunction with appropriate law enforcement partners, of matters impacting Jewish community safety and security. Conduct routine fact-finding research using established contacts and developing sources, as appropriate.
- Design, develop, implement, and oversee strategic processes for communities, 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 communities and organizations with the development, implementation, and testing of all-hazards preparedness and response plans.
- Provide training and education through security awareness 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.
- Design and develop training curriculum and courses and deliver the same, to include the development of supporting materials (presentations, handouts, etc.) for various audiences.
- Develop strong and effective partnerships with local, state, and federal law enforcement and emergency management agencies, and assist with plans and investigations of threats.
- Provide consultation 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.
- Plan, provide for, and present security-related training for agencies and their personnel upon request or through self-initiated programs locally, regionally, and nationally.
- 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.
- 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.
- Complete special projects and other duties as assigned related to Security.
- 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.
- Excellent leadership, problem-solving as well as verbal and written communication skills.
- 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 in relation to Homeland Security and Emergency Management.
- Ability to design, develop, implement, and deliver Emergency Operation Plans, Standard Operating Procedures, Organizational Policies, and Training Programs.
- Skilled in designing, developing, interpreting, and applying directives.
- Ability to maintain the integrity of confidential efforts and documents.
- Ability to supervise the activities of both paid staff and volunteers.
- Ability to work in extremely stressful situations and handle multiple tasks over an extended period.
- 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 orally and in writing in a concise and grammatically correct manner.
- Ability to make accurate independent decisions regarding difficult matters with tact and courtesy.
- 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.
- Proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite.
- Must be willing to travel and be on-call 24/7.
Expected salary: $130000 - 145000 per year
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
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