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 agencywide security policy, SEPS operations, and oversight of classified information, physical, and personnel security programs.
Duties
The Director is the Department Security Officer (DSO) and advisor to the Assistant Attorney General for Administration (AAG/A) for the Justice Management Division (JMD) in the development, implementation, coordination, and monitoring of Department-wide security policies and programs for the agency. The Director partners and collaborates with senior leadership across the Department to ensure operational continuity across all lines of business. The Director, in coordination with the Deputy Director, oversees compliance with security policies and leads the implementation of Government-wide security initiatives. This includes emergency preparedness and continuity planning, facility security governance, personnel training, access control, protection of classified information, mitigation of security risks, and enforcement of federal facility safety and weapons regulations in accordance with applicable laws and executive directives. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to: Security Leadership & Oversight: Serve as senior security advisor to the AAG/A, overseeing DOJ-wide personnel, information, and physical security programs. Direct enterprise security clearance, insider threat, and continuous evaluation programs. Lead COOP planning, facility security, and emergency preparedness initiatives. Policy Development & Compliance: Develop, implement, and monitor DOJ-wide security policies. Ensure compliance with federal laws, Executive Orders, and directives. Conduct audits, risk assessments, and program evaluations to maintain operational readiness and policy alignment. Program Management & Implementation: Oversee deployment of security programs across all DOJ components. Coordinate with HR, IT, facilities, and law enforcement to integrate security measures. Establish performance metrics and ensure agency-wide adoption of best practices. Supervisory & Managerial Duties: Lead, mentor, and evaluate staff; manage workflow, budgets, training, and organizational priorities. Ensure staff compliance with security and safety standards. Interagency Coordination & Representation: Represent DOJ in national security forums, councils, and interagency initiatives. Collaborate with federal partners and respond to oversight inquiries related to security programs.
Salary
Qualifications
The application process used to recruit for this position is RESUME-ONLY. Applicants must show clear evidence of their 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 to 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 had their ECQs certified by OPM must provide a copy of their certificate as part of their application. Candidates must still satisfy the MTQs of the position. We recommend that your resume emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of the programs managed, and your program accomplishments, including the results of your actions. You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required of the position and on the extent your application demonstrates that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the Director (Department Security Officer). Please be sure to give concrete examples of your experience and demonstrate the complexity of the knowledge you possess. 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. For this position, the following Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) have been established and should be addressed within the resume application. 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.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: - Complete Resume that addresses the MTQs and ECQs. Your resume must not exceed (2) pages. - Recent SF-50 that shows Official Title, Salary, Grade Level, Status and (for current or former federal employees) - Recent Performance Appraisal (for current or former federal employees) - Provide certification of OPM QRB approval (for graduates of SES Candidate Development Programs) - Other supporting documentation as required.
How to Apply
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Failure to submit a complete application (resume and all supporting documents) by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 02/23/2026 may result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully as missing application information will not be requested. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. If more than one resume is received, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed. Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account: https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. Do not email or send hard copy resumes/applications to the Contact Information or Agency Information listed in this vacancy announcement. All resumes/applications received at the addresses listed in the Contact Information or Agency Information will be destroyed and will not be considered for this vacancy announcement.
