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Supervisory Physical Security Specialist (Detail/Temporary Promotion Not To Exceed 180 Days)
Quick Facts
- Hiring Agency: Smithsonian Institution
- Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
- Location: Washington, District of Columbia
- Salary: $169279 – $197200/yr
- Hiring Path: Fed Internal Search
- Number of Openings: 1
- Telework Eligible: Yes
- Security Clearance: Other
- Date Posted: 2026-09-03
- Application Deadline: 2026-09-11
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Job Summary
The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located in the Smithsonian Office of Protection Services (OPS) which is responsible for the protection and security of all Smithsonian Institution facilities. OPS integrates and manages the work of all OPS security units across the Smithsonian, approximately 1200 staff and contractors, in a 24/7 operation.
Key Responsibilities
The Supervisory Physical Security Specialist serves in a dual capacity as the principal advisor to the OPS Deputy Director, Physical Security and Business Operations on all physical security and risk management functions and as the supervisor for key divisions across OPS to include Project Management, Deferred Maintenance, Safety, and the Smithsonian's ID Office.
In this position, you will: Perform all the major aspects of a supervisor which include interviewing and selecting candidates for positions; training and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; recommended promotions, reassignments and other personnel actions; etc. Manage planning, coordination, and stakeholder engagement activities that support a Physical Security Program, including Security Modernization and Anti-Terrorism initiatives.
Provide senior level oversight of the OPS Safety Program. Recommend and initiate courses of action for overall security and law enforcement programs from acquisition through implementation.
Requirements & Education
This position does not have a positive education requirement.
Benefits
The Smithsonian offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, vacation and sick leave, holidays, health/life insurance, accident insurance, and excellent retirement program options. 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/
Contact
BrownleeST@si.edu · 202-633-6409
Frequently Asked Questions
Which agency is hiring for this position?
This position is with Smithsonian Institution , Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.
What is the salary for this position?
The posted pay range is $169279 – $197200/yr.
Is this position remote or telework eligible?
This position is eligible for telework.
What security clearance is required?
This position requires a Other security clearance.
What is the application deadline?
Applications close on 2026-09-11.
Who is eligible to apply?
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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