Deputy Director, Office of Community Security

Department: Office Of Community Security (OCS)
Location: Miami, FL
Reports to: Director, Community Security
Employment Status: Full-time / Exempt / Hybrid Schedule

Job Description Summary

The Deputy Director of the Office of Community Security (OCS) is a senior leadership position responsible for helping lead the Greater Miami Jewish Federation's community-wide security strategy and operations. Reporting to the Director of Community Security, the Deputy Director serves as a key strategic and operational partner to the Director and helps ensure the effective delivery of security services, preparedness initiatives, threat intelligence, training, risk assessments, and emergency response across Miami-Dade County's Jewish community.

The Deputy Director serves as a trusted security advisor to Jewish institutions and works closely with Federation leadership, institutional professionals and volunteer leaders, law enforcement, emergency management, government agencies, and national security partners. The position requires a combination of security expertise, sound judgment, strong relationship-building skills, operational leadership, and the ability to translate complex security issues into practical guidance for community organizations.

This is a community security leadership position rather than a traditional security guard or physical security supervisor role. Candidates with significant experience in law enforcement, military service, homeland security, emergency management, intelligence, public safety, or related fields who are interested in applying their expertise in a mission-driven community environment are encouraged to apply.

Join us to build a long-term, rewarding, and fulfilling career!

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Serve as the Director's principal deputy and strategic partner, helping establish departmental priorities, coordinate initiatives, and provide day-to-day operational leadership for the Office of Community Security.
• Represent and act on behalf of the Director, as appropriate, at internal and external meetings, community events, agency briefings, and during security incidents or periods of elevated threat.
• Conduct Threat and Vulnerability Risk Assessments (TVRAs) for Jewish institutions and partner organizations; identify physical and operational vulnerabilities and recommend practical risk-mitigation strategies and infrastructure improvements.
• Develop, coordinate, and facilitate security training programs focused on active threat response, situational awareness, emergency preparedness, crisis response, and related topics; develop and adapt training materials for audiences with varying levels of experience.
• Serve as a trusted security advisor to executives, clergy, school leaders, security committees, and other institutional leadership, helping organizations assess risk, prioritize security investments, and implement appropriate protective measures.
• In coordination with the Regional Threat Center, assist in identifying emerging threat patterns affecting the Jewish community and recommend appropriate changes in security posture, preparedness, communications, and protective measures.
• Research emerging security technologies and evaluate their potential integration into existing security systems, practices, and community-wide strategies.
• Support and, when appropriate, lead OCS coordination during emergencies, security incidents, major community events, and periods of elevated threat, including liaison with law enforcement, emergency management, institutional leadership, and Federation leadership.
• Participate in the development, testing, and continuous improvement of emergency operations, crisis communication, continuity, and incident response plans.
• Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with Jewish institutions, local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, emergency management officials, government partners, national security organizations, and community leaders.
• Maintain familiarity with federal, state, and local security grant programs and, as appropriate, assist community institutions in understanding security priorities, allowable investments, and implementation considerations.
• Establish and maintain systems for tracking assessments, trainings, institutional engagements, recommendations, follow-up activities, and other key performance indicators; prepare regular reports for Federation leadership.
• Assist with departmental planning, budgeting, resource allocation, vendor coordination, program administration, documentation, and operational planning.
• Foster an inclusive and collaborative environment while working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. 
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the mission of the Office of Community Security and the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.

Qualification & Skills

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership, community members, public officials, and external partners.
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills including the ability to communicate sensitive security information clearly and calmly.  
• Demonstrated ability to build trust, establish partnerships, and maintain productive relationships across diverse organizations and constituencies.
• Sound judgment, professionalism, diplomacy, discretion and ability to  in sensitive situations.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing circumstances in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Microsoft 365).
• Ability to quickly learn and utilize new technology, security software, and intelligence platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the capacity to assess risks and recommend effective solutions.
• Familiarity with Jewish culture, traditions, holidays, institutions, and community practices is preferred but not required.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Highly organized, dependable, and resourceful.
• Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to public service

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Emergency Management, Public Administration, Military Science, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible leadership or operational experience in local, state, or federal law enforcement, military service, homeland security, emergency management, intelligence, public safety, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience conducting security assessments, developing emergency plans, delivering training programs and managing security operations is strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to coordinate effectively with public agencies, institutional partners, and community stakeholders.
• Ability to successfully pass a comprehensive background check.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, certifications, and relevant experience will be considered.

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this position is $95,000-$110,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The Greater Miami Jewish Federation offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job,

This position requires regular travel throughout Miami-Dade County to community organizations, schools, synagogues, and partner agencies. Occasional evening and weekend work is required to support meetings, community events, emergency response activities, and security initiatives.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EOE Statement

As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation celebrates and welcomes people of all identities and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, age, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, genetic information, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, actual or perceived status as a victim of domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking.

About The Greater Miami Jewish Federation

Since 1938, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation has been a unifying force for Jewish community-building and philanthropy. We work to enrich the quality of Jewish life in Miami-Dade County by bringing comfort and hope to the vulnerable and by investing in programs that build Jewish knowledge, identity and peoplehood ensuring the next generation of Jews.

The Annual Federation Campaign raises tens of millions of dollars each year to fund agencies locally including Jewish day schools, synagogue religious schools and Jewish community centers, as well as numerous social-service programs to care for those in need in Miami.

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation is always looking for dedicated professionals who share our values.

Thank you for considering a career with The Greater Miami Jewish Federation!

Application Process

Please submit your resume to [email protected]