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Secure Community Network · 3 months ago

Director, Protective Security & Intelligence Program (PSIP)

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$150K/yr - $160K/yr

10+ years exp

Secure Community Network (SCN) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the safety and security of the Jewish community in North America. They are seeking a Director for their Protective Security & Intelligence Program (PSIP) to develop and implement security programs and policies, supervise protective security specialists, and coordinate with law enforcement to ensure the safety of SCN's staff and facilities.

Homeland SecurityNon ProfitPublic Safety

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead and manage all components of the Protective Security and Intelligence Program through engagement with other SCN stakeholders

Develop and implement programs, policies, and initiatives to address high-profile or otherwise identified personal and organizational security issues, concerns, and events

Supervise a team of Protective 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

Coordinate with designated entities to develop, analyze, and implement procedures, activities, and policies to address protective intelligence

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

Participates in and/or directs the recruitment, training, professional development, and capacity-building of relevant staff

Perform other job-related duties as requested

Qualification

Executive protection experiencePhysical security systemsLaw enforcement experienceProtective intelligence operationsThreat assessment measuresInvestigations knowledgeCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsTeam leadershipInterpersonal skills

Required

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