We are looking for a professional with demonstrated leadership in law enforcement, military, and/or security who will manage a team of security guards to ensure our Jewish community is safe from a range of risks and vulnerabilities. Our Security Manager will utilize skills and instincts in protection, strategic action, organization, communication, training and supervision to excel at the job.

Context:

The physical safety of our community is a top priority at Temple Israel of Hollywood. Our mission is to provide spiritual, social-emotional, cultural, and social justice services through Jewish tradition to help people lead deeply meaningful lives. Our campus is home to a Jewish temple and three schools with a large volume of foot traffic. Our Security Manager reports day- to-day to our Director of Operations and is in regular communication with the Executive Director and other critical stakeholders. The position includes a range of management responsibilities combined with 30 hours per week of active guard duty.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the daily operations of the temple’s security team in partnership with our the third party vendor who employs and supervises our team of guards. This includes screening, training/onboarding, and supervising guards, scheduling shifts, leading team meetings, and enforcement of all security measures.
• Participate in the rotation of active guard duty.
• Monitor security systems and respond promptly to alerts or system malfunctions.
• Handle conflict resolution and respond to emergencies in a calm and professional manner.
• Work with the Operations Director to manage, update, and implement security protocols, including emergency operation procedures.
• Collaborate with the Director of Operations and Security Task Force to design and implement security/emergency trainings and drills for TIOH staff
• Manage incident response and documentation/reporting procedures related to security/emergency incidents (e.g., trespassing, disturbances, or suspicious activities) in real-time.
• Conduct regular security assessments to identify areas of vulnerability or potential improvement. Suggest solutions to improve safety and prevent incidents.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships and channels of proactive and reactive communication with a variety of stakeholders, including local law enforcement and partner agencies.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Minimum eight years of experience in law enforcement, military, and/or school or faith- based security
• College degree or advanced training/certifications in related fields
• Demonstrated success in a position of leadership related to the job
• Strong understanding of security technologies, protocols, and regulations
• Training in protection services and emergency response
• Must have a valid firearms permit and/or CCW
• Organization skills to manage shift schedules, protocols, and procedures
•  Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strategic mindset and proactive manner
• Ability to assess risks and make critical decisions under pressure.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check and ongoing random drug testing
• Respect and appreciate human diversity in areas such as religion, race, ethnicity, sex and gender identity, and age

Application Process

• Please send a cover letter and resume of relevant experience to jobs@tioh.org.
• Due to the nature of this role, we are unable to consider TIOH congregants.

Duration	Full-time, exempt status
Experience	Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience
Salary Range	$85,000 – 95,000
Preferred Degree	College degree or certifications in law enforcement or security
Job Location	Temple Israel of Hollywood, 7300 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046

Temple Israel of Hollywood is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering a competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, a 403(b) retirement plan as well as paid vacation and company holidays. The right candidate will follow and remain consistent with our culture, traditions, and core values while addressing the needs of the families we serve with compassion and empathy.

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