Physical Security Programs Manager #1222

Target Hiring Range: $135,000 - $145,000
Department: Office of Security, Emergency Preparedness, and Continuity Posting Date Range: 8/18/2026-9/1/2026 Pay Grade Range: $130469-$181570 Work
Hours: 8:00AM to 5:00PM FLSA Status: Exempt Work Location Status: Onsite The Senate Sergeant at Arms does not pay for relocation expenses.
This vacancy announcement closes at 11:59pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.
Job Description
JOB OVERVIEW The Target Hiring Range for this position is: $135,000 - $145,000 The Physical Security Programs team at the Senate Sergeant at Arms (SAA) plays a critical role in overseeing and monitoring campus security initiatives. The Manager of Physical Security Programs provides leadership and direction to staff responsible for tracking, coordinating, and reporting on security projects that impact the Senate community.

The Manager works closely with internal stakeholders and cross-functional partners to communicate project status, oversee security systems and initiatives, and identify and recommend best-practice solutions, technologies, and products. This role serves as a key representative of the SAA and requires strong collaboration, communication, and project management skills. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to effectively develop and deliver presentations, prepare clear and concise written reports, and communicate complex security information to a variety of audiences.

The successful candidate demonstrates sound judgment, professionalism, and a commitment to maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders while providing excellent customer service.
Key Accountabilities/Essential Job Duties Provides leadership, support, and guidance to on-campus physical security personnel. Directs and manages key physical security programs, projects, and general security in and around Capitol Grounds. Supervises development of requirements, standard operating procedures, and policies for physical security programs; tracks and monitors the budget and financial aspects of the physical security program. Supervises security surveys and risk/vulnerability assessments, and provides recommendations to address the security needs of vulnerable facilities or sites and the threats against them.

Consults with operating personnel and other security specialists to devise protection systems that provide maximum security with the least interference in the organization's mission. Other duties, as assigned.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Required Education Bachelor's Degree.
Other Duties/ Responsibilities

• Represents the interests of the SAA and liaises with Congressional staff and stakeholders, Capitol Police, and AOC to convey security requirements, improvements, and enhancements.

• Five to eight years of experience in physical security, with at least one year as a lead or supervisor.

• Knowledge of physical security systems, intrusion detection systems and devices, locks and locking systems, personnel entry control systems, ballistic protection measures, and personnel and asset protection.
• Ability to manage a large-scale, complex physical security program.
• Ability to provide advice and recommendations on physical security measures.
• Ability to lead and manage staff responsible for physical security programs.
• Ability to make high-consequence physical security recommendations and decisions.
• Ability to collaboratively work with multiple stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant's proficiency in key areas relevant to the role.

• Three to five years of experience leading teams in a dynamic environment.
• Subject matter expert in evaluating security technologies, products, and services based on industry standards and best practices.
• Proficiency with office productivity software (Microsoft Office).
• Knowledgeable of the Interagency Security Committee guidelines.
• COR Certification (Level 1 or higher).

• Required to be available for sudden recall in response…