1. Duties and Obligations

1. Protection of People: Ensure the safety and security of individuals, particularly within Jewish communal settings, by being vigilant, proactive, and responsive.
2. Venue Security: Maintain and enforce physical and digital security measures for communal properties, aligned with Desk and Tier assignments.
3. Critical Incident Response: Execute appropriate responses to emergencies—medical, physical, or digital—based on training and within the CJCS Immediate Response framework.
4. Adherence to Tier Assignments: Align duties with Tier-specific capabilities and Desk responsibilities, for example:
   • Tier 1: Basic safety and situational awareness.
   • Tier 2: Venue-specific security and oversight.
   • Tier 3: Advanced critical response training.
   • Tier 4: Complex, unsupervised responses under critical conditions.

2. Professional Standards

• Act with integrity, neutrality, and respect for human rights, treating all individuals with fairness and without bias.
• Uphold CJCS trustmarks as symbols of professionalism and ethical commitment in both internal conduct and external representation.
• Maintain professionalism during engagements so actions and demeanor reinforce trust and credibility.

3. Legal Compliance

• Follow all applicable laws, regulations, and CJCS protocols.
• Adhere to laws governing use of force, privacy, and data protection.
• Comply with reporting procedures for security incidents or breaches.
• Operate only within legal frameworks, avoiding actions that infringe upon law-enforcement jurisdiction.

4. Ethical Decision-Making

• Humaneness: Prioritize the dignity and well-being of individuals.
• Responsibility: Make measured, thoughtful decisions under pressure.
• Transparency: Report and document actions clearly and honestly.

1. Jurisdictional Boundaries

• CJCS members are not law enforcement and must not engage in activities reserved for police or regulatory authorities.
• CJCS operates within community-focused boundaries, supporting licensed agencies or emergency services without encroaching on their mandates.

2. Scope of Practice

Member activities are limited to their Tier and Desk authorizations:

• Tier 1: General support and observation.
• Tier 2: Specific venue security and systems management.
• Tier 3: Advanced critical-incident intervention.
• Tier 4: High-level autonomous response to critical scenarios.

Activities beyond authorized training or scope must be escalated to the appropriate licensed authority.

3. Non-Compete Provisions

• CJCS maintains its non-agency status and does not compete with or replace licensed security agencies.
• Members serve as a supplementary resource that enhances security, response, and humane systems intervention in Jewish communal settings.

4. Conflict of Interest

• Avoid conflicts where personal or organizational interests may interfere with CJCS duties.
• Do not misuse CJCS roles or resources for personal or commercial gain.
• Declare potential conflicts and recuse yourself from compromised situations.