Security Operations Lead & Emergency Readiness

Illinois Holocaust Museum; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/vision/dental

Job summary

Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center seeks an Associate Director of Security Operations to lead day-to-day security operations across our campuses in Skokie and Chicago. You will supervise security personnel, manage vendor relations, and align security activities with our mission to keep visitors and staff safe.

This exempt, full-time onsite role requires some weekend and evening availability and provides leadership for emergency management, event security, and training programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years experience managing internal and external security teams.
• College Degree preferred.
• Must pass a thorough criminal background check.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule including some nights and weekends.
• Licenses or certificates such as CPP/PSP are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead security operations and advance department priorities with leadership.
• Represent the department in the Director’s absence and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Develop and enforce operating procedures for consistent security operations.
• Oversee contract and in-house security personnel, training, scheduling and performance.
• Coordinate security for programs, events, and VIP visits with risk mitigation.
• Manage vendors, contracts, and service providers for performance and compliance.
• Document incidents, conduct post-incident reviews, and implement improvements.
• Assist in budgeting and fiscal accountability for security resources.
• Maintain knowledge of laws, regs and best practices for compliance.
• Design and deliver training on situational awareness and emergency response.

Skills

Security leadership

Team leadership

Communications

Decision making

Budgeting experience

Education

College Degree

CPP/PSP credentials (plus)

Tools

CCTV systems

Access control

Walk-through detectors

Radio communication systems

Job description

Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center seeks an Associate Director of Security Operations to lead day-to-day security operations across our campuses in Skokie and Chicago. You will supervise security personnel, manage vendor relations, and align security activities with our mission to keep visitors and staff safe.

This exempt, full-time onsite role requires some weekend and evening availability and provides leadership for emergency management, event security, and training programs.