Associate Director of Security Operations

About the role

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. 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; Identifying staffing and resource needs for an organization; AND Hiring security personnel and managing budgets to support operational readiness. 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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