Security Manager

Brown RISD Hillel

Role Overview

The security manager, working closely with Brown University DPS will be responsible for managing and overseeing the security of BRH, ensuring that all personnel and assets are protected from threats. This individual will be responsible for implementing and developing security policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and monitoring security operations and working with relevant third parties within Brown University and beyond.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee daily security operations at BRH. 
• Work with  BRH and DPS to to develop, implement, and maintain security policies and procedures
• Follow the strategic model put in place by DPS and attend meetings and/or briefings, as needed
• Monitor compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
• Investigate security breaches and recommend corrective action
• Oversee and monitor other security personnel
• Manage security contractors and vendors
• Serve as the primary security contact for students, faculty, and staff
• Monitor entry security procedures, access control, and emergency response protocols
• Coordinate, schedule security trainings
• Maintain accurate records of security operations
• Provide regular security updates to both Hillel and DPS leadership
• Be present, visible and familiar to and of the people who regularly use the facility
• Main point of contact for NSGP administration and implementation 
• Liaise with relevant departments and authorities within Brown University
• Liaise with law enforcement and other relevant authorities

On a day to day basis you will

• Greet and monitor all who enter the building
• Monitor security systems (CCTV, alarms, access control)
• Meet with Operations to discuss daily schedule of events
• Inspect packages and materials that enter the building
• Respond to incidents or breaches, identify potential security threats and vulnerabilities
• Conduct routine inspections of facilities
• Report any building issues to Facilities or to the appropriate department
• Scheduling and supervising
• Conduct training on security protocols and emergency procedures, etc.
• Communicate any necessary information to DPS, BRH, security personnel or other Brown University administrators
• Conduct security drills and audits as recommended by DPS & State of RI
• Document incidents and accruing reports from team members

What You’ve Accomplished

• Demonstrated experience in security management, law enforcement, or a related field, ideally within an educational, nonprofit, or faith-based setting.
• Successfully implemented security protocols, procedures, and systems that improved safety and emergency preparedness.
• Led or collaborated with multi-agency security operations, showing the ability to build strong relationships with law enforcement or campus safety departments.
• Investigated and responded to safety incidents or breaches with sound judgment, professionalism, and appropriate documentation.
• Trained staff and stakeholders in emergency response, access control, and general safety procedures.
• Managed security personnel or vendors, creating an accountable and responsive team culture.
• Maintained compliance with legal, regulatory, and institutional safety requirements.

What You’ll Bring to the Job

• A calm, steady presence with strong interpersonal skills, capable of building trust and rapport with students, staff, and community members.
• A proactive and strategic mindset toward campus safety, risk mitigation, and emergency preparedness.
• Strong observational skills, situational awareness, and sound judgment in high-pressure or uncertain situations.
• Familiarity with or willingness to learn the culture and rhythms of Jewish life and a pluralistic Hillel environment.
• A collaborative spirit—ready to partner with Brown DPS, university administration, and other key stakeholders.
• Comfort using and monitoring security technology (CCTV, alarm systems, access control systems)
• Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills, with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Flexibility to work evenings or weekends as needed for special events or emergency response.

What You’ll Receive

• Full-time annual salary range of $70,000 - $80,000.
• Complete package of benefits.
• Great professional development, mentoring, and skill building opportunities.

About Brown RISD Hillel

Brown RISD Hillel is a nationally recognized leader in Jewish campus engagement, and is the gateway to Jewish life for students at Brown University and Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). More than a center for Jewish programming and ritual, Hillel is an integral part of the social, cultural, educational, and political life for students. Brown RISD Hillel is situated in the historic College Hill neighborhood of Providence, R.I., a cool urban center for creative entrepreneurs, recent grads, and young families. 45 minutes from Boston and just a short drive to beautiful New England beaches, Providence is a desirable emerging city, hosting a diverse and vibrant Jewish community with kosher restaurants and multiple synagogues. 

Brown RISD Hillel is affiliated with Hillel International. Hillel International enriches the lives of Jewish students so they may enrich the Jewish people and the world, and envisions a world where every student is inspired to make an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning and Israel.

About Hillel International

In 1923, Rabbi Benjamin Frankel started Hillel with humble means, a noble mission and a breathtaking vision: to convey Jewish civilization to a new generation. Today, Hillel International continues to enrich the lives of Jewish students and is the largest Jewish campus organization in the world at nearly 1,000 colleges and universities across North America and around the world. As Hillel evolves as an organization, the mission remains steadfast: to create lasting connections with every Jewish student that foster an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning, and Israel and train them to become the next Jewish leaders.

Hillel is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an accepting and inclusive environment for all.