• Serve as a representative of the Federation to local community partners, local, state, and federal law enforcement, nonprofit, public, private, and other stakeholder organizations, including Secure Community Network (SCN), covering the Greater Pittsburgh region.
• Serve as an expert security advisor, liaison, training coordinator, provider, and coordinating resources between Federation and local as well as regional partners, local, state, and 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 security expert for Federation 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 support provided by the Federation.
• Communicate internally and externally a working knowledge of the Federation’s Security Program’s objectives, mission, policies, and positions, and relevant local, national, and world events. Read, monitor, and respond to media reports and opinion articles.
• Prepare for meetings and issue reports and other correspondence for key leadership.
• Manage 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.
• 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 in partnership with the Associate Vice President of Public Affairs.
• 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 objectives and measurable deliverables, to meet long-term security needs and interests.
• 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.
• Oversee the Threat Management Program in collaboration with the intelligence Analyst and Security Team, including monitoring intelligence related to terrorism and public safety, threat identification and management, and the community incident reporting system. Manage information sharing and disseminate information from local, national, international, and Israeli news and media, as well as intelligence network communications 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, to include assisting with core responsibilities of the Federation(s).
• Promote and assist community organizations with obtaining state and/or federal security grant funding, to include grant implementation.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Completion of law enforcement certification from an accredited law enforcement academy or an approved United States Military Criminal Investigative or Law Enforcement Military Occupational Specialty (MOS), with at least 10 years of sworn law enforcement experience. Candidates must be currently sworn law enforcement, retired in good standing, and/or honorably discharged from the military.
• Formal law enforcement leadership experience.
• Ability to successfully pass criminal, financial, and reputational/conduct background checks.
• Eligibility to obtain a government 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 using a trauma-informed approach.
• Knowledge of incident and emergency management communication procedures and protocol.
• 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 supervise the activities of both paid staff and volunteers.
• Ability to maintain the integrity of confidential efforts and documents.
• 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, timely and grammatically correct manner.
• Ability to make independent, timely and accurate 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.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and general computer skills.

COMPENSATION

This position has a competitive hiring range of $130,000 to $140,000 a year, commensurate with experience.

The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh offers people friendly environment, including:

• Excellent health care and retirement benefits
• Generous time off
• Hybrid work arrangement
• Paid Parental leave

To Apply:

Qualified individuals may apply by sending cover letter and resume to Human Resources at employment@jfedpgh.org

STATEMENT OF EEO AND INCLUSION

The Jewish Federation of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any genetic information.

Inclusion of people of all abilities is a core value of Jewish Pittsburgh. For accommodations for disabilities in the application or interviewing process, please contact us at employment@jfedpgh.org.