Associate Director of Security Operations.

Duties

The Associate Director of Security Operations is responsible for leading and directing the physical security program used throughout the Smithsonian Institution.

In This Position, You Will

• Lead all core supervisory functions such as hiring, training, assigning work, evaluating performance, and guiding personnel actions while ensuring high-quality, complete work products.
• Provide executive direction for programs and special projects, driving efficiency, operational improvements, and alignment with organizational goals.
• Develop recommendations on organizational structure, personnel alignment, delegated authorities, and program improvements.
• Brief and represent senior OPS and institutional leaders on security and management requirements that affect operations, including programs, procedures, staffing, contracting, and budget planning.
• Coordinate the work of subordinate security managers to produce timely security plans and policies, conduct tabletop exercises and disaster‑response drills, and ensure readiness for potential emergencies.
  
  

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation
• May need to complete a Probationary Period
• Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.
  
  

Conditions of Employment

Qualification requirements, including one year time-in-grade at the next lower grade level for promotion candidates, must be met within 30 days of the job announcement closing date. See the 'Required Documents' section for additional information.

For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions viewable on

Qualifications

Experience: You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal Service. For this position, specialized experience is defined as:

• Providing executive level oversight to a large workforce of professional, technical, administrative, and sworn law enforcement/protective personnel
• Developing, implementing, and directing law enforcement, security, and emergency management programs that protect collections, staff, and visitors.
• Integrating law enforcement and security operations with risk management, threat mitigation, incident response, and continuity planning in support of mission-critical objectives
• Providing briefings and analytical support to senior leadership, AND
• Identifying staffing and resource needs for an organization
  
  

Your resume must be no more than two (2) pages and should clearly demonstrate how your experience aligns with the responsibilities and specialized experience required for this position. Do not copy language directly from the vacancy announcement, as you will be deemed ineligible for consideration. Instead, provide detailed, descriptive information about your actual experience.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.

Education

There are no basic education requirement for this position.

Additional information

This position is not included in the bargaining unit.

Selections may be made for vacancies across the Smithsonian Institution (SI). By applying to this position, you agree to allow your application and other personal information to be shared with one or more SI hiring officials for employment consideration for same/similar positions within the location(s) identified in this announcement.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits package.

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