What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Officer position at Jewish Community Center?
About JFED Security, LLC of New Jersey and Delaware
JFED Security, LLC of New Jersey and Delaware is an agency under the umbrella of the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey (JFSNJ). The security company began as a department of the Federation before rapid growth and opportunity advanced the entity and culminated with JFED Security becoming an agency in the Federation portfolio. JFED Security is now the Community Security Partner covering the following Jewish Federations: JFSNJ; Federation of Somerset, Hunterdon, & Warren (SHAW) Counties; Federation of Atlantic and Cape May Counties, Federation of Princeton Mercer Bucks; Federation of Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem Counties; Federation of Ocean County; and the Federation of Delaware.
JFED Security began by offering threat assessments and guard services to JFSNJ and its associated properties. Along with completing Threat, Vulnerability, and Risk Assessments of our partner facilities, JFED Security now deploys guards to Community Centers, Synagogues, and numerous day schools in the region. As the agency expanded, a Training Cadre was formed and now offers training on numerous topics including Situational Awareness and Response to an Active Threat, Stop the Bleed, and CPR certification to staff members of our partner agencies.
JFED Security has also established a private, open-source Intelligence Center that will research and produce analytic reports and tactical alerts in a
fast-paced environment. This service is an extremely important partner in the security function as it can assist in developing strategic plans to tackle current problems and prepare for future or anticipated ones. The JFED Security Intelligence Center will provide information to institutions in both New Jersey and Delaware as well as share information with other established intelligence centers in New York, Ohio, Atlanta, and Los Angeles.
Job Summary
The Security Officer is responsible for providing security to the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey’s Weinberg Community Campus and its contracting partners, to maintain a safe and secure environment for members, students, visitors, and staff by patrolling and monitoring the premises and personnel.
Minimum Hiring Requirements:
• Retired Law Enforcement (Police/Sheriff/ Federal Agency/ Corrections)
• Must have served 20 years and retired in good standing
• SORA Certified
• If Retired NJ LEO, must have obtained NJ RPO
Job Responsibilities:
• Secure premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry.
• Assume overall responsibility for the safety and security of designated areas within the Jewish Federation Campus and contracted properties.
• Respond to and report suspicious persons and packages, active shooters, and other threats and incidents in accordance with the security policies set forth by the Executive Director and Deputy Directors.
• Respond to emergencies and incidents within designated areas promptly in accordance with the security policies set forth by the Executive Director and Deputy Directors.
• Patrol designated area(s) in accordance with the security policies set forth by the Executive Director and Deputy Directors.
• Identify potential security risks and respond accordingly.
• Coordinate and liaise with law enforcement in emergencies as needed.
• Conduct necessary exercises and drills to maintain readiness.
• Maintain the organization’s stability and reputation by complying with all legal requirements.
• When not actively engaged in a situation, be visible to staff and visitors, using the officer’s presence as a deterrence and as a building block for crime prevention.
• Adhere to JFED Security protocols and policies to ensure preparedness.
• Make notifications to the Director(s) and incoming guards of any information or encounters that could affect other shifts or locations.
