Director of Security (Boca Raton)

About this position

Protect People. Safeguard Our Community. Strengthen Security.

The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County is seeking a highly experienced, proactive, and solutions-oriented Security Director to lead the day-to-day security operations of the Federation's campus and facilities.

Reporting to the VP, Operations & Security, the Security Director is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive security programs that protect employees, residents, visitors, facilities, property, information, and organizational assets. This role serves as a key leader in security operations, emergency preparedness, risk mitigation, incident response, security technology, vendor management, and coordination with law enforcement and other public safety partners.

The ideal candidate is a confident security professional and people leader who can operate effectively in both strategic and hands-on environments, build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and exercise sound judgment in situations ranging from routine security operations to emergency response.

Role and Impact

As our Security Director, you will play a critical role in creating and maintaining a safe, secure, and welcoming environment across the Federation's campus.

Working closely with the VP, Operations & Security, senior leadership, employees, residents, vendors, contractors, law enforcement, and community partners, you will oversee security operations and personnel, assess vulnerabilities, strengthen emergency preparedness, manage security systems and vendors, investigate incidents, and continuously improve the organization's security practices.

This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the safety and security of a dynamic Jewish communal campus while working closely with a broad range of organizational and community stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Security Operations & Campus Protection

• Direct and oversee daily security operations to ensure the safety and security of campus residents, employees, visitors, facilities, and organizational assets.
• Develop, implement, and maintain security policies, procedures, post orders, emergency response protocols, and operational standards.
• Coordinate security coverage, staffing, scheduling, patrols, access control, and response activities.
• Conduct regular security inspections and assessments of buildings, grounds, parking areas, entrances, exits, and other campus facilities.
• Identify security vulnerabilities and recommend and implement appropriate corrective and preventive measures.
• Coordinate enhanced security coverage for special events, high-profile activities, visitors, dignitaries, and other situations requiring additional protection.
• Provide guidance to employees, residents, and management regarding security concerns, suspicious activity, personal safety, access control, and emergency procedures.

Emergency Preparedness & Incident Response

• Develop and maintain emergency response, crisis management, and security preparedness plans.
• Coordinate and participate in emergency drills, exercises, and training programs.
• Respond to significant emergencies, security incidents, threats, disturbances, and other events requiring immediate attention.
• Coordinate appropriate response activities with law enforcement, fire rescue, emergency management, and other first responders.
• Conduct or coordinate investigations involving security incidents, accidents, theft, property damage, disturbances, threats, and other criminal or security-related matters.
• Prepare timely and accurate incident and investigation reports and provide recommendations for corrective action.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and records related to incidents, investigations, patrols, alarms, access control, and other security activities.

Law Enforcement & Government Relations

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with local, state, and federal law enforcement and public safety agencies.
• Serve as a primary organizational contact for security-related matters involving the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office and other applicable agencies.
• Coordinate with law enforcement and emergency response organizations regarding investigations, permits, special events, emergency response, and campus security matters.
• Interact with applicable local, state, and federal government security offices and agencies regarding security matters, as directed by the VP, Operations & Security.
• Maintain appropriate security permits, licenses, certifications, and required documentation.

Security Systems & Technology

• Oversee the organization's security systems, including access control, identification and badge systems, alarms, cameras, monitoring stations, communications equipment, and related technology.
• Monitor the effectiveness, reliability, and condition of security systems and coordinate maintenance, repairs, upgrades, and replacement as needed.
• Manage campus access control and identification/badge procedures, including issuance, replacement, deactivation, and maintenance of credentials.
• Evaluate emerging security technologies and recommend solutions that enhance campus safety, operational effectiveness, and situational awareness.
• Partner with Facilities, Operations, Information Technology, and other departments on security technology, construction, renovation, and capital projects.

Security Personnel & Vendor Management

• Lead, supervise, and develop Security Department personnel.
• Interview, hire, onboard, train, schedule, assign, and evaluate security employees in accordance with organizational policies.
• Address performance issues, employee concerns, and operational challenges promptly and professionally.
• Manage security vendors, contractors, and service providers, including contract performance, staffing, service levels, invoices, and compliance.
• Conduct regular reviews of vendor performance and recommend changes when necessary.
• Coordinate security staffing and vendor coverage to ensure appropriate protection of campus facilities and personnel.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Assist the VP, Operations & Security with the development and administration of the organization's security and risk management programs.
• Identify security and operational risks and develop practical strategies to mitigate those risks.
• Participate in risk management audits and implement approved recommendations related to security, safety, loss prevention, and emergency preparedness.
• Coordinate with insurance and risk management representatives regarding security-related loss prevention and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, licensing requirements, and organizational policies.
• Maintain current knowledge of security standards, regulatory requirements, emergency management practices, and industry trends.
• Establish procedures for protecting restricted, sensitive, or classified information and monitor compliance with applicable requirements.

Training, Communication & Organizational Support

• Develop and deliver security awareness, emergency preparedness, and personal safety training for employees, residents, contractors, and other campus personnel.
• Communicate security policies, procedures, emergency protocols, and operational updates clearly and effectively.
• Participate in committees, meetings, and planning activities related to security, safety, emergency preparedness, risk management, and campus operations.
• Work collaboratively with Human Resources, Facilities, Operations, Information Technology, and other departments to resolve security concerns and strengthen organizational preparedness.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive security, personnel, investigative, and organizational information.
• Prepare security reports, statistics, operational updates, and recommendations for the VP, Operations & Security and senior management.
• Evaluate security operations and recommend improvements that increase effectiveness, efficiency, responsiveness, and service quality.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned by the VP, Operations & Security.

Thrive Here If You Have

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Emergency Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent education and experience will be considered.
• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in security management, law enforcement, corporate security, campus security, public safety, emergency management, or a related field.
• Demonstrated supervisory or management experience, preferably in a complex campus, residential, nonprofit, educational, healthcare, government, or multi-building environment.
• Experience managing security personnel, contractors, security operations, investigations, emergency response, and security policies and procedures.
• Experience working with local, state, or federal law enforcement agencies and emergency response organizations preferred.
• Strong knowledge of physical security, access control, surveillance, alarm, an

Location and commute

Boca Raton, FL 33481.

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How to apply

Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3212454486.