Senior Manager, Community Security

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Community Security Program is a regional initiative safeguarding the physical, psychological, and emotional security of Jewish schools, synagogues, and organizations. The program delivers security assessments, threat advisories, emergency preparedness training, law enforcement coordination, and security grant support. Partnering with JCRC, Jewish California, and the ADL, the program advances a unified strategy to build community resilience and counter antisemitism.

ROLE SUMMARY

Reporting to the Managing Director, the Senior Manager strengthens the safety and resilience of Jewish organizations across Northern California. This role supervises 1–2 team members (Security Lead and Threat Analyst), oversees field operations — including security assessments and grant assistance programs — and serves as a key driver of the program's centralized security resources and preparedness efforts.

This is a hybrid role, typically in-office Tuesday through Thursday, with travel throughout Northern California and as needed after-hours response to incidents during the evenings and weekends as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Physical Security, Audits & Training

Review emergency operations plans, security protocols, and communication procedures to strengthen readiness
Consult on physical security upgrades, systems, and capital projects
Design and lead training workshops (CCTV review, radio communications, access control systems)
Conduct on-site security assessments across partner organizations as needed, using industry best practices

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Physical Security, Audits & Training

Review emergency operations plans, security protocols, and communication procedures to strengthen readiness
Consult on physical security upgrades, systems, and capital projects
Design and lead training workshops (CCTV review, radio communications, access control systems)
Conduct on-site security assessments across partner organizations as needed, using industry best practices
Incident Response & Threat Mitigation

Respond directly to critical incidents within the catchment area (harassment, assault, property crime, threatening communications)
Leverage community and law enforcement relationships to resolve threats quickly
Lead security planning and coordination for major community events, rallies, and high-profile gatherings

Partner Engagement & Stakeholder Liaison

Serve, alongside the Managing Director, as a primary liaison between law enforcement, community security teams, and regional organizations
Partner with professional staff, clergy, and lay leadership to identify security needs and share best practices

Program Strategy & Grant Oversight

Oversee CSNSGP (state) and FEMA NSGP (federal) security grant application assistance
Partner with the Managing Director to shape field operations strategy and drive continuous improvement

Team Supervision & Operations Management

Oversee daily field operations, including shift scheduling and deployment of Security Leads for incident response
Manage performance evaluations and ensure policy adherence for direct reports
Deliver weekly operational briefings to the Managing Director and C-suite
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

Team & Operations Leadership: Significant experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing concurrent, high-priority initiatives, ideally across multi-campus or multi-facility environments
Security & Risk Assessment: Track record conducting physical security audits, evaluating vulnerabilities, and designing threat mitigation strategies
Emergency Preparedness & Training: Experience designing curriculum and leading hands-on training in active threat response, ICS/NIMS protocols, and first aid/Stop the Bleed
Crisis Management & Availability: Ability to direct incident response during critical events; must be available for after-hours and weekend emergencies
OSINT: Hands-on experience using OSINT tools to collect and translate threat data into actionable intelligence
Technology: Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with Salesforce, Monday.com, or similar tools; comfort leveraging AI platforms to streamline workflows a plus
Stakeholder Management: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to build alignment across lay leaders, executives, clergy, and external partners
Regional Mobility: Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for regular travel across Northern California

Preferred

Prior law enforcement or military experience, in a supervisory role, with experience training diverse groups
Familiarity with dynamics of Jewish communities and institutions is strongly preferred
Professional certifications: P.O.S.T, CCTP, CCP, First Aid/CPR/AED, Stop the Bleed Instructor, or similar
LEOSA H.R. 218

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree in a related field preferred
12+ years of experience in law enforcement, emergency services, military or counter-terrorism work