Director, Security Planning and Response
Company: Homeword
Location: Washington
Posted on: April 30, 2024
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Job Description:
Director, Security Planning and ResponseWe strongly encourage
people of color, transgender and non-binary people to apply. HRC is
an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone, including
non-LGBTQ+ people, to join our team. Don't meet every single
requirement? Studies have shown that people from marginalized
communities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every
single qualification. At HRC, we are dedicated to building a
diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited
about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly
with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you
to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or
other roles.Position Summary:The Director, Security Planning and
Response is a full-time, hybrid position responsible for leading,
developing, implementing, and administering a comprehensive safety
and security program. The emphasis is on creating a culture of
safety with an awareness of inclusivity, including training,
emergency preparedness and response, and crisis intervention.This
role requires regular, on-site attendance of at least three days a
weekto promote the overall work culture and environment of teamwork
and personal interaction, and to efficiently achieve the
organization's mission of ending discrimination against LGBTQ+
people and realize a world that achieves fundamental fairness and
equality for all.All applications must include a cover letter. In
your cover letter, address the following prompt - Please detail
your understanding of the role of security as it relates to the
LGBTQ+ community. Applications not containing a cover letter will
not be considered. Areas of Responsibility Duties and
ResponsibilitiesDevelops and oversees short- and long-term
strategic and operational safety and security plans that
incorporate all office locations, remote workers, and multiple
off-site events, with a focus on creating and refining physical,
operational, information, personnel, event, and executive security
programs that proactively anticipate, deter, detect, and respond to
threats emanating from an ever-increasing pool of political,
religious, and ideological adversaries of the LGBTQ+ community and
HRC's advocacy and programs.Provides direction to external
consultants and works collaboratively with internal stakeholders to
develop comprehensive security plans and responses. Manages event
security planning and incident response for local and nationwide
HRC-sponsored events such as galas, community organizing events,
prides, marches, rallies, and meetings.Works with internal staff,
external consultants, employees, and volunteers to create a
comprehensive protective intelligence program that feeds timely
incident reporting and skilled internet threat monitoring data to a
central focal point for review, analysis and response as
needed.Works collaboratively with external consultants and internal
leaders to provide thought leadership to senior management on
threat identification, assessment, and best practice mitigation
efforts to reduce vulnerabilities and mitigate both risk and
adverse consequences.Identifies and applies best practice security
standards, methods and remedies to reduce current and future
security risks by defining security requirements needed to protect
all office locations, remote workers, and local and off-site
events.Drafts, implements, and regularly updates safety and
security policies and procedures.Provides qualitative and
quantitative reports on the effectiveness of the safety and
security initiatives.In conjunction with the Leadership Development
team identifies and implements training and awareness programs to
ensure staff understand their roles and expectations regarding
safety and security.Communicates regularly with staff on safety and
security initiatives and issues.Establishes and maintains relations
with local police departments, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and
other security organizations.Collaboratively develops written
community safety policies, practices, and programs that create
welcoming environments while emphasizing community safety,
de-escalation, and effective crisis intervention.Ensures compliance
with applicable laws and guidelines, along with the mission and
values of the organization.Partners with internal teams, such as
the risk committee, human resources, and information technology
team to develop plans and responses aligned with HRC culture and
needs.Facilitates the internal HRC security team; managing
communications, team meetings, and documentation.Manages and
supports external consultants, security vendors, and protective
service entities to ensure comprehensive, seamless, effective, and
professional security services.Other duties as assigned.
Skills/Experience Position QualificationsMinimum of eight (8) years
of progressive work-related skill, knowledge or experience in the
protective service industry or a closely related field. Specific
education, training, and experience in physical, operational,
information, and event security are desired.Those with related
experience in law enforcement, security administration, public
safety, or emergency management will be considered.A bachelor's or
master's degree in Security Administration, Administration of
Justice, Homeland Security or Emergency Management, as well as
relevant industry certifications and accredited safety, security,
and emergency management training preferred.Knowledge of, and
experience with integrated security systems and modern security
technology is a plus as is working knowledge of digital networks
and network attached security devices. (This is optional, but would
be a plus.)Extensive knowledge of principles, techniques and
methods in areas safety, security and crisis intervention.Superior
analytical ability to assess and evaluate policies, programs and
issues.Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in
writing, to develop and sustain positive business
relationships.Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working
relationships.Flexibility to adapt to a rapidly changing
environment and ongoing curiosity and willingness to learn.Ability
to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing
important issues.Must be independent at times, collaborative at
other times, and have the judgment to discern when to be
either.Experience with the Microsoft and Google suites of
software.Personal interest in and commitment to LGBTQ+ equality as
well as cultural competency and sensitivity in working with the
LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities.Some travel is required, as well as
flexibility around work hours including nights and weekends,
ability to engage in rapid response as needed.The Human Rights
Campaign envisions a world where every member of the LGBTQ family
has the freedom to live their truth without fear, and with equality
under the law. We empower our 3 million members and supporters to
mobilize against attacks on the most marginalized people in our
community.
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