Supervisory Physical Security Specialist

Role overview

The Smithsonian Institution is seeking a Supervisory Physical Security Specialist to lead security operations across multiple Smithsonian buildings in the Washington, DC area. The role also includes planning, directing, coordinating, and overseeing several centralized security-related functions.

Key duties

• Ensure, through subordinate supervisors and managers, that each assigned facility keeps its protective workforce fully prepared to respond to the full range of security and emergency situations.
• Plan, organize, and lead security and emergency preparedness programs for Smithsonian museums and facilities within the assignment area.
• Draft briefings and policy papers covering security programs and procedures, budget and program planning information, staffing forecasts, contracting work, and other security program data.
• Lead the ongoing development, coordination, and upkeep of a strong crime prevention program, with regular review and updates to practices and procedures.

Employment conditions

• Must pass a pre-employment background investigation.
• A probationary period may be required.
• A bank account must be maintained for direct deposit/electronic transfer.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.
• Qualification standards must be satisfied by the closing date of the announcement.
• The position is not part of a bargaining unit.

Qualifications

Candidates need at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 level in Federal service. Relevant experience should show strong security program management, including planning, compliance, and risk assessment; evaluating programs and coordinating security and emergency operations; resolving complex issues; leading staff; working with law enforcement on incident response; and partnering with leadership to meet organizational security needs.

Your resume must be limited to two pages and should clearly show how your background matches the responsibilities and specialized experience for this role. Do not reuse the announcement wording directly; instead, describe your actual experience in detail.

Paid, unpaid, volunteer, and part-time experience may all count toward qualification, including service through organizations such as Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, and other civic, professional, religious, or community groups. If you have part-time or unpaid relevant experience, include the number of hours worked per week so total experience can be calculated.

Education

No formal education requirement is specified for this role.

Additional information

Recruitment incentive(s) may be available, but any offer depends on agency approval and available funding. If an incentive is authorized, a service agreement to remain with the Federal government for a specified period may be required. This is not a guarantee that an incentive will be offered.

Applications may be considered for openings across the Smithsonian Institution. By applying, you consent to your application and personal information being shared with one or more Smithsonian hiring officials for consideration for similar roles in the listed location(s).

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

Benefits

The Smithsonian provides a broad benefits package that includes vacation and sick leave, holidays, health and life insurance, accident insurance, and strong retirement options. Additional benefit topics mentioned include flexible spending accounts, health insurance, leave, life insurance, long-term care insurance, and retirement program information.