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Associate Director of Security Operations
Smithsonian Institution · Posted 6 days ago
On-site Full-time Washington, DC $169K – $197K Apply by Jun 18, 2026 Security Administration ENFJ Operations
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The Smithsonian Institution is a diverse museum and research complex dedicated to the increase and diffusion of knowledge. This position is located and the incumbent will be staffed in the Office of Protection Services (OPS), which provides physical protection of museum property and grounds, and which enforces Institution rules regarding safety and protection of staff and visitors within the Institution's boundaries.
What You'll Do
- →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 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 OPM Website.
- ✓There are no basic education requirement for this position.
- ✓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.
Benefits
- ★The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits package.
- ★Please see Benefits at https://www.si.edu/OHR/benefits for a complete description.
- ★Flexible Spending Accounts - https://www.fsafeds.com/ Health Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp Leave - http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.asp Life Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp Long Term Care Insurance - http://www.ltcfeds.com Retirement Program - https://www.opm.gov/retirement-services/
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