Director of Security

The Director of Security of the Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center of Houston is responsible for overseeing all security and safety operations for the Milton Levit Family Campus, Merfish Teen Center, and West Houston locations. This includes creating and implementing preparedness operations, staff training programs and initiatives, including emergency and disaster response plans. The Director of Security provides leadership and strategic direction to ensure the safety and security of all staff, guests and visitors accessing community services, programs and facilities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assess and evaluate current security procedures and protocols and develop strategic improvements to maximize effect.
• Hire, train and manage JCC facility security personnel. Create a collaborative working relationship between off-duty officers and contract security personnel.
• Conduct preliminary investigations of threats and suspicious incidents. Create written documentation of these incidents and report valid threats to local law enforcement.
• Update and maintain Emergency Operation Procedures for all three locations. This should include a communication plan linking JCC staff to security personnel.
• Develop and coordinate regular security and safety training and drills for JCC staff. This would include a combination of direct service and utilization of qualified outside resources.
• Perform routine security audits of all three campuses to ensure compliance of security protocols.
• Develop a collaborative working relationship with Secure Community Network and the Houston Jewish Community Security Director.
• Establish relationships with federal, state, and local law enforcement, especially Houston Police Department, Harris County Constable Precinct 5, and Harris County Sheriff.
• Build a collaborative relationship with JCC to solicit input on specific agency security matters. Attend JCC staff and department head meetings and stay informed of agency and Jewish Community events.
• Develop collaborative relationships with head security personnel of other local Jewish organizations

• Work with Chief of Facilities to develop and maintain the security section of the operating budget.
• Acquire and maintain a working knowledge of security technology and vendors. Provide guidance in terms of adding and using security technology at JCC properties.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 15 plus years’ experience in local or state law enforcement, FBI, Homeland Security or Secret Service.
• Degree in Criminology, Criminal Justice or other with requisite security experience.
• 5 plus years’ experience in management in law enforcement or security.
• Ability to exhibit a high level of discretion and professionalism.
• Possess and maintain proper licensing to operate as an armed peace officer.
• Basic working knowledge of different current security technology devices.
• Willing to maintain a flexible schedule that includes evenings, weekends, or early mornings
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with computer services and Microsoft products.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have the physical fitness and stamina to work as a law enforcement or security officer. This would include standing for long periods of time or physically assisting or intervening during a potential threat or emergency.