Security Officer (Security Manager)
What you'd do
The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located within the Office of Protective Service (OPS), Undersecretary of Administration, Smithsonian Institution (SI). More than one selection may be made from this announcement.
Major duties
The Security Officer oversees a large complex security program that provides protection for all SI controlled and managed facilities. This position also manages the physical security program for one or more SI facilities. In this position, you will: GS-12/GS-13 Provide strong leadership by developing, guiding, and empowering staff while overseeing all major supervisory functions, including selecting and training personnel, assigning work, evaluating performance, and resolving administrative, personnel, and performance issues to maintain a compliant, safe, and high performing security operation. Oversee physical security operations and manages comprehensive security programs, including system planning, resource coordination, and continuous threat assessment to ensure 24/7 protection of facilities, personnel, and assets. Develop and deliver security briefings, plans, and recommendations to senior leadership while advising on the protection of exhibits, collections, and facilities. Serve as the museum/complex focal point and in-house consultant with responsibility for round-the-clock protection from all hazard threats to include vandalism, terrorism, as well as other crimes and provides technical assistance in establishing and maintaining efficient security operations responsive.
What you need to qualify
Experience: GS-12: You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal Service. For this position, specialized experience is defined as managing a physical security and law enforcement program within a museum or cultural institution including: Providing program planning; Overseeing policy development: Developing and implementing program performance metrics; AND Preparing reports and briefings on current security operational requirements. GS-13: You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal Service. For this position, specialized experience is defined as managing a physical security and law enforcement program within a museum or cultural institution including: Providing program planning; Overseeing policy development: Developing and implementing program performance metrics; Preparing reports and briefings on current security operational requirements; AND Managing the acquisition, installation, inspection and repair of security devices. 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.
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