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Director; Department Security Officer

Job in Washington, District of Columbia, 20022, USA
Listing for: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-09
Job specializations:
  • Management
  • Security
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Director (Department Security Officer)

Overview

This position is located within the Department of Justice, Justice Management Division (JMD), Security and Emergency Planning Staff, and reports to a Deputy Assistant Attorney General. The incumbent serves as Director, SEPS, and Department Security Officer, responsible for agency wide security policy, SEPS operations, and oversight of classified information, physical, and personnel security programs.

Responsibilities
  • Lead the Security and Emergency Planning Staff (SEPS) and provide direction for agency wide security policy and the oversight of classified information, physical, and personnel security programs.
  • Serve as Department Security Officer with responsibility for security operations and program effectiveness across the department.
Application process and eligibility

The application process for this position is resume-only. Applicants must show clear evidence of demonstrated leadership ability by addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) embedded within their resume. The resume-based application should not exceed 2 pages (1 sheet double-sided or 2 sheets one-sided).

Note:

Applicants who have completed the SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) and have certified ECQs by OPM must provide a copy of their certificate as part of their application. Candidates must still satisfy the MTQs of the position.

Resumes should emphasize the level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of the programs managed, and program accomplishments, including results. Concrete examples of experience and the complexity of the knowledge possessed should be provided. You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications and the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the Director (Department Security Officer).

Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs)
  • ECQ1 - COMMITMENT TO THE RULE OF LAW AND THE PRINCIPLES OF THE AMERICAN FOUNDING. Demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the Rule of Law, and commitment to serve the American people.
  • ECQ2 - DRIVING EFFICIENCY. Demonstrated ability to strategically and sufficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.
  • ECQ3 - MERIT AND COMPETENCE. Demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
  • ECQ4 - LEADING PEOPLE. Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization s vision, mission, and goals; to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture.
  • ECQ5 - ACHIEVING RESULTS. Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to state goals from superiors.
  • Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs)
  • MTQ 1:
    Demonstrated executive-level leadership and oversight of the administration of Security Programs (e.g., personnel security, information security, physical security, protective services, emergency preparedness (Continuity of Operations-COOP)) by directing the operations, planning, and evaluation in accordance with federal laws, Executive Orders, and interagency directives for a large complex organization.
  • MTQ 2:
    Demonstrated executive-level experience with the implementation of broad security policy development, compliance oversight, and implementation for a large complex organization. Providing high-level security-related recommendations to Senior Leadership to improve overall security readiness and continuity.
  • MTQ 3:
    Demonstrated executive-level expertise conducting enterprise Risk Management and inspections applying risk-based methodologies to identify, assess, and mitigate threats within a large complex organization s workforce, facilities, sensitive information, and overall mission operations.
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