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Security Officer (Security Manager)


Job Location:

Washington, AR - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 102415 - 102415
Posted: 6 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 5 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

The Smithsonian Institution is the worlds 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).


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 andempowering 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 securityoperations 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.

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 must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

For information on qualification requirements seeQualification Standards Handbook forGeneral Schedule Positionson OPM website.

Qualifications

Experience:

GS-12: You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11level 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:

  1. Providing program planning;
  2. Overseeing policy development:
  3. Developing and implementing program performance metrics; AND
  4. 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-12level 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:

  1. Providing program planning;
  2. Overseeing policy development:
  3. Developing and implementing program performance metrics;
  4. Preparing reports and briefings on current security operational requirements;AND
  5. 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.

Education

There are no basic education requirements for this position.

Additional information

This position is not included in the bargaining unit.

Recruitment Incentive: Recruitment incentive(s) may be authorized for this position. However approval for incentives are contingent upon various availability. If authorized certain incentives will require the incumbent to sign a service agreement to remain in the Federal government for a certain time period.

Note: This statement does not imply nor guarantee an incentive will be offered and paid.

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.