Deputy Director, Physical Security and Business Operations

Provides executive direction and leadership to the Smithsonian Institution (SI) wide physical security program which includes, but is not limited to, the SI Security Modernization and Anti‑terrorism Programs, the Office of Protection Service (OPS) Capital Improvement Program, and the OPS Maintenance Program. Directs the planning, organizing, and coordinating activities of the SI Physical Security Program; and is responsible for the development and implementation of integrated electronic security systems which include alarms, video, access control, intercoms, locks, keys, cards, barrier systems, radio systems used throughout security operations;

other electronic security systems used by the Smithsonian, but operated externally; large scale physical barrier systems used throughout the Smithsonian, as well as any other technical systems (e.g., magnetometers, x-rays, hand held metal detectors, etc.) utilized by the security force to secure and protect the National Collections, visitors and staff; and other anti‑terrorism measures such as blast resistance and hardening and Chemical/Biological/Radiological attack mitigation.

Develops, Reviews, and maintains all SI and OPS policies and procedures associated with the physical security requirements of SI. Policies may include Smithsonian‑wide directives. Develops, reviews, and maintains all security related design, construction, testing, acceptance, and commissioning standards for SI. Standards are consistent with the level of risk to the SI as well as Federal guidelines.

Provides executive direction and leadership to the Smithsonian Institution (SI) wide physical security program which includes, but is not limited to, the SI Security Modernization and Anti‑terrorism Programs, the Office of Protection Service (OPS) Capital Improvement Program, and the OPS Maintenance Program. Directs the planning, organizing, and coordinating activities of the SI Physical Security Program; and is responsible for the development and implementation of integrated electronic security systems which include alarms, video, access control, intercoms, locks, keys, cards, barrier systems, radio systems used throughout security operations;

other electronic security systems used by the Smithsonian, but operated externally; large scale physical barrier systems used throughout the Smithsonian, as well as any other technical systems (e.g., magnetometers, x-rays, hand held metal detectors, etc.) utilized by the security force to secure and protect the National Collections, visitors and staff; and other anti‑terrorism measures such as blast resistance and hardening and Chemical/Biological/Radiological attack mitigation.

Develops, Reviews, and maintains all SI and OPS policies and procedures associated with the physical security requirements of SI. Policies may include Smithsonian‑wide directives. Develops, reviews, and maintains all security related design, construction, testing, acceptance, and commissioning standards for SI. Standards are consistent with the level of risk to the SI as well as Federal guidelines.

Directs the planning, organizing, and coordinating activities associated with the SI wide Security Risk Management Program. Plans, schedules and verifies the completion of all risk assessments of SI facilities and assets. Maintains and updates assessments risk data based on Federal requirements and best practices. Identifies and recommends operational mitigation measures based on assessment results. Identifies and prioritizes projects and efforts that will be included in the SI security modernization, anti‑terrorism, and multi‑hazard risk mitigation programs.

Briefs SI Secretary,…