Executive Security & Continuity Deputy, Senate

United States Senate Sergeant at Arms; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 193,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Senate Sergeant at Arms seeks a Deputy Assistant Sergeant at Arms for the Office of Security, Emergency Preparedness and Continuity. This executive role provides leadership for senate safety and security programs in partnership with U.S. Capitol Police and legislative stakeholders.

The incumbent oversees staffing, policy implementation, and complex program management, guiding strategic initiatives and high‑level decisions to safeguard the Senate and its operations.

Qualifications

• Eight to ten years of senior or executive management experience in physical security, continuity, incident management, and/or law enforcement.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of security, threat management, emergency preparedness, and/or Federal government continuity.
• Ability to provide strategic advice on operational decisions and manage multiple, complex lines of effort.
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders to produce and execute effective strategic plans.

Responsibilities

• Provides executive-level strategic and operational vision and oversight of Senate safety and security initiatives.
• Oversees staffing and resourcing, guides programs, and implements process improvements.
• Supports the Assistant Sergeant at Arms and collaborates with Executive Office on decision making.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Security policy

Stakeholder collaboration

Decision making

Communication skills

Briefing executives

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

United States Senate Sergeant at Arms seeks a Deputy Assistant Sergeant at Arms for the Office of Security, Emergency Preparedness and Continuity. This executive role provides leadership for senate safety and security programs in partnership with U.S. Capitol Police and legislative stakeholders.

The incumbent oversees staffing, policy implementation, and complex program management, guiding strategic initiatives and high‑level decisions to safeguard the Senate and its operations.