Deputy Assistant Sergeant at Arms, OSEPC #316

Senate; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 193,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan reimbursement

Professional development

Transportation subsidy

TSP/retirement savings

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

United States Senate Sergeant at Arms seeks a Deputy Assistant Sergeant at Arms to provide executive-level leadership for security and continuity programs. You will oversee staffing, resource allocation, and strategic initiatives, coordinating with Capitol Police and legislative stakeholders to advance safety across the Senate.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 8–10 years in senior security leadership, with strong policy implementation and decision-support capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Eight to ten years of senior or executive management experience in security, continuity, incident management, or law enforcement.
• Knowledge of security, threat management, emergency preparedness, and federal government continuity; ability to manage multiple complex efforts; provide strategic advice and decision support.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level strategic leadership and oversight of Senate safety and security initiatives with key partners.
• Oversee staffing and resource allocation; lead programs and process improvements.
• Ensure policies/procedures are implemented and refreshed as needed.
• Directly support the Executive Office and coordinate with the Assistant Sergeant at Arms.
• Supervise research, studies, and reviews to strengthen security operations.

Skills

Security leadership

Strategic advisory

Stakeholder collaboration

Effective communication

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Deputy Assistant Sergeant at Arms, OSEPC #316

Target Hiring Range: $193,000 - $203,000

Department: Office of Security, Emergency Preparedness, and Continuity

Posting Date Range: 10/27/2026-11/10/2026

Pay Grade Range: $161782-$212013

Work Hours: 8:30am-5:30pm

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 OVERVIEW

Job Description

The Target Hiring Range for this position is:$193,000 - $203,000

The Deputy Assistant Sergeant at Arms for the Office of Security, Emergency Preparedness and Continuity provides executive-level strategic leadership, operational oversight, and direction for Senate safety and security initiatives in partnership with the U.S. Capitol Police and Legislative Branch stakeholders. The position oversees staffing and resource allocation, leads strategic programs and process improvement initiatives, ensures effective implementation of policies and procedures, and supervises research and assessments to strengthen security operations. The Deputy directly supports the Assistant Sergeant at Arms and Executive Office, providing strategic advice, coordinating priorities, and contributing to executive-level decision-making to advance the safety and security of the U.S. Senate.

Key Accountabilities/Essential Job Duties

Provides executive-level strategic and operational vision and oversight of SAA work related to the safety and security of the Senate in partnership with the United States Capitol Police and Legislative Branch stakeholders.Provides oversight for the efficient staffing and resourcing of the Division.Coordinates and leads work on a variety of matters, initiates and guides programs, and is responsible for process improvement and change management within the area of responsibility.Directly supports, coordinates with, and implements work as directed by the Assistant Sergeant at Arms.Supervises expert research, special studies, and reviews; and advises the Assistant Sergeant at Arms on improvements to the safety and security of the Senate and U.S. Capitol.Ensures proper implementation of approved policies and procedures, and initiates new policies and procedures as required.Provides direct support to the Executive Office and participates in Executive Level decision making bodies.Other duties, as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree.

Other Duties/ Responsibilities

• May participate in the Duty SAA program.

Required Work Experience

• Eight to ten years of senior or executive management experience and professional experience in physical security, continuity, incident management, and/or law enforcement.

Required Special Skills/ Knowledge

• Knowledge of principles and practices of security, threat management, emergency preparedness, and/or Federal government continuity.
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple, complex lines of effort.
• Ability to provide strategic advice on operational decisions.
• Ability to make operational and personnel decisions in a high-visibility, high-stress environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders to produce and execute effective strategic plans to achieve the desired outcomes.
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly.
• Ability to brief executives and provide effective decision support.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• 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.

Working Conditions

• Position requires the incumbent to be available for sudden recall in response to emergency events affecting the Senate, and to potentially work from alternate sites.
• Work is primarily performed in an office environment.
• Must be able to frequently move throughout Capitol Grounds and off-site locations to confer with stakeholders and respond to time-sensitive tasks.
• This position requires in-person or virtual presence during meetings and briefings with stakeholders and staff.
• May require long periods of standing and computer use. Work is performed on and off Capitol Grounds.
• Essential Services are functions and activities that are critical to the continuous operation, security, and support of the United States Senate. These services must remain operational without interruption to ensure the Senate can conduct official business. Positions supporting essential services require employees to be available and prepared to work, including during inclement weather, holidays, weekends, late nights, and overnight hours. Due to the nature of Senate operations, essential services, including network operations and infrastructure, cannot be suspended while the Senate is in session, and maintenance activities may be required outside of normal business hours.
• Excepted Services refer to functions and activities that are authorized to continue during a lapse of appropriations because they are necessary to the performance of the Senate’s constitutional functions, address emergency circumstances that imminently threaten the safety of human life or the protection of property, or directly support essential services of the United States Senate. Employees in excepted positions are generally required to work and remain operational during a lapse of appropriations to ensure continuity of critical Senate functions. These positions may involve working non-standard schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours, to maintain uninterrupted service and operational readiness.

Security Clearance

• This position requires that the applicant obtain and maintain a Top SecretU.S. Government security clearance.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens in order for the SAA to submit your application for a security clearance.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

To be employed by a Senate employing office in a paid position in the continental United States an individual must: 1. Be a U.S. citizen; 2. Be lawfully admitted for permanent residence and seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)(B); 3. Be (i) admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157 or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1158 and (ii) have filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; or 4. Owe allegiance to the U.S. (i.e., qualify as a non-citizen U.S. national under federal law). Employment is contingent on background / security investigation results.

BENEFITS AT-A-GLANCE

The SAA provides a highly competitive benefitspackage for all SAA staff. Our benefits extend beyond health care coverage tohelp provide employees with student loan reimbursement, professionaldevelopment, transportation subsidy, TSP/retirement savings, access to ourEmployee Assistance Program, and more! For more information regarding SAA'sbenefits, please visit https://sen.gov/OPPW.

ACCOMMODATIONS

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the SAA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAA and need special assistance or an accommodation to complete the application process, please submit your request to [e-mail] with "Accommodation" in the subject line.

VOLUNTARY SELF-IDENTIFICATION FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE

If you areidentifying as veterans' preference eligible underthe VEOA, please use this link to complete your application for Veterans' Preference AFTERyou apply for this position. The link will also be available on the "Thank You" page after you have submitted your job application. Candidates only need to apply one time for veterans’ preference tobe considered for all future veterans’ preference positions within the SenateSergeant at Arms.

• All supporting documents must ONLY be provided within the Veterans’ Preference Application and within the stated deadline of the job announcement.
• Late applications for veterans’ preference will not be considered.
• Documentation to obtain veterans’ preference will not be considered if attached to the job application.
• If you need to revise or resubmit your Application for Veterans' Preference/documents, please withdraw your previous Application for Veterans' Preference and resubmit. If you require assistance, please email [e-mail].
• To view additional information regarding the VEOA, please click here.

An applicantwho declines to self-identify as a disabled veteran and/or to provideinformation and documentation regarding his/her disabled veteran’s status willnot be subjected to an adverse employment action, but the individual may beruled ineligible for veterans’preference.