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 Institution, Office of Protection Services. The Office of Protection Services is responsible for overseeing, a large museum/complex law enforcement and security program and leading and providing protection throughout the Smithsonian Institution.

Duties

The Physical Security Specialist will be responsible for the organization's physical security program as it applies to the client agencies within the buildings assigned in conjunction with security managers.

Requirements

• Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation
• May be required to serve a probationary period.
• Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.

Qualifications

Experience: 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: Demonstrated experience in the design of physical and electronic security equipment, such as, conducting site surveys; reading, interpreting, and analyzing security drawings and specifications; or preparing detailed drawings of alarm, card access, and CCTV equipment and wiring. In addition, experience conducting intrusion and physical security risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and/or potential threats is required. 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

This position does NOT have a positive education requirement.

Contacts

• Address SMITHSONIAN Office of Human Resources POB 37012, 600 Maryland Avenue, MRC 517 Washington, District of Columbia 20013-7012 United States
• Name: HR Specialist
• Phone: 202-633-0000
• Email: [email protected]