Senior Vice President, Security

The Security Executive Council; Washington; Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid work model

Job summary

A leading security organization located in Washington, DC, is seeking a Director of Security. This pivotal role will involve developing a comprehensive physical security strategy and ensuring the safety of personnel and operations. The ideal candidate will possess over 20 years of experience in security management, including significant leadership in high-risk environments. Responsibilities include risk management, crisis response, and leading diverse teams. A competitive salary between $250,000 and $400,000 is offered, alongside a comprehensive benefits package and a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years of relevant security and law enforcement experience.
• Proven expertise in protective services and event security.
• Strong understanding of risk analysis and emergency preparedness.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement AIPAC’s overall security strategy.
• Provide supervision of Security Department’s divisions.
• Oversee incidents and collaborate with law enforcement agencies.

Skills

Security management

Crisis response

Leadership

Threat assessment

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in criminal justice or related field

Tools

Emerging security technologies

Job description

About the job Summary The Director of Security (DoS) is the senior‑most official responsible for developing and executing the organization’s comprehensive physical security strategy. Operating in an elevated and highly visible threat environment, the DoS protects AIPAC’s people, facilities, events, reputation, and mission‑critical operations both domestically and internationally. The DoS will help shape the organization’s security philosophy, contribute to defining its risk tolerance, and oversee every area of physical security operations—including executive protection, guard force operations, intelligence analysis, facility hardening, security technology, insider threat prevention, and event security. The DoS also partners closely with the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to address cyber‑physical threats and hybrid risks such as doxxing, swatting, and cyber‑enabled harassment. This position requires a visionary security leader who can balance proactive risk mitigation with the organization’s mission‑driven engagement and public visibility. The ideal candidate brings deep leadership experience in military, intelligence, law enforcement, and/or high‑risk corporate/nonprofit environments, and is capable of leading diverse teams, building organizational resilience, and responding decisively to rapidly evolving threats.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Risk Management

• Develop and implement AIPAC’s overall security strategy, philosophy, and risk management framework.
• Assess and help define AIPAC’s risk tolerance, identifying threats and vulnerabilities to inform strategic priorities.
• Provide expert counsel to senior leadership on evolving security risks, threat environments, mitigation strategies and recommendations.
• Build a culture of awareness, preparedness, and shared responsibility across the organization.

Operations & Oversight

• Provide direct supervision of Security Department’s six primary divisions.
• Event Security – Responsible for all AIPAC events, including national conferences, high‑profile public engagements and regional events.
• Guard Force – Responsible for recruitment, training and deployment of all guards (internal and contracted) to ensure consistent standards, training, and performance across all locations.
• Intelligence Analysis – Responsible for monitoring and analyzing emerging threats—including physical, reputational, and online risks—to inform proactive prevention strategies.
• Security Technology & Equipment – Responsible for all technology and equipment sourcing, purchases, deployment and maintenance.
• Executive Protection & Staff Training – Responsible for all staff safety issues including EP, residential security, training, and life safety.
• Regional Security Operations – Including Regional Security Officers in NYC, LA, Chicago, and Miami.
• Lead a multi‑layered workforce including contracted guards, vendor partners, junior staff, analysts, investigators, and support personnel.
• Mentor security department teams, ensuring professionalism, discretion, and alignment with the organization’s mission and values.

Threat Prevention & Incident Response

• Develop and maintain incident response protocols and crisis management plans to ensure rapid, coordinated action when needed.
• Collaborate with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, as well as private security and intelligence partners, to stay ahead of potential threats.
• Oversee investigations into security incidents, breaches, or misconduct, ensuring timely resolution and organizational learning.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Build and mentor a high‑performing security team focused on professionalism, discretion, and mission alignment.
• Partner closely with Executive, Facilities, Events, Legal, and IT teams to ensure integrated security practices.
• Represent AIPAC’s security interests with external partners, venues, and vendors.
• Uphold AIPAC’s values of excellence, integrity, humility, and mission while ensuring safety and preparedness in all environments.

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum 20 years of progressively responsible security, law enforcement, intelligence, and/or related experience, including at least 10 years in senior leadership roles.
• Demonstrated expertise in security management, protective services, crisis response, and event security.
• Strong understanding of threat assessment, risk analysis, and emergency preparedness best practices.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and large‑scale security operations.
• Experience working with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and private security contractors.
• Exceptional judgment, discretion, and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to brief senior leadership and manage sensitive issues.

Preferred:

• Experience in a high‑profile nonprofit, advocacy, or political environment with heightened public visibility and/or controversy.
• Familiarity with cyber‑physical security integration and emerging security technologies.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or advanced degree in criminal justice, security management, or related field.
• Relevant federal, state, or private certifications in security, law enforcement, or crisis management.

Personal Attributes:

• Strategic thinker with a calm, authoritative presence.
• Mission‑driven and values‑oriented, with high ethical standards.
• Proactive, pragmatic, and collaborative in approach.
• Able to balance openness and engagement with vigilance and protection.

Compensation

AIPAC is offering a competitive market base salary between $250,000.00 and $400,000.00 for the position. A job offer within the range will depend on how closely a candidate’s skills and experience match the role’s requirements. AIPAC also offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that contributes to employees’ overall total compensation package. We currently work remotely two days a week and, in our offices, the other three. AIPAC is an equal‑opportunity employer.

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