Deputy Director, Deputy Assistant Sergeant at Arms Job in Washington, DC

Vacancy No. HSAA-25-007-02 Department House of Representatives
Salary $173,878.00 to $202,279.00 Grade 13 to 14
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 8/5/2025 Close Date 8/15/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Washington, DC


Summary

The incumbent serves as the Deputy Director of the Division of Security and Law Enforcement Operations and helps direct all activities and functions of the Division. The incumbent must effectively direct resources and coordinate personnel to ensure duties are successfully completed in a timely manner. Responsibilities include exercising oversight regarding security and law enforcement, intelligence and threat reporting, Member security, and the tracking of security projects and initiatives.

Duties

  • Administers the day-to-day operation of the division.
  • Represents the Sergeant at Arms on matters involving the safety and security of the Capitol complex, Members of Congress, Congressional staff, and visitors.
  • Provides daily situational briefs to the Assistant Sergeant at Arms regarding USCP and other law enforcement actions pertaining to the security of the Capitol complex and Members of Congress while on campus and in their districts.
  • Assists in evaluating law enforcement and emergency management response to critical incidents involving Member safety, occurring both on and off campus.
  • Proposes campus and district office security measures to proactively address security vulnerabilities.
  • Assists with the formulation of positions on security issues for the Assistant Sergeant at Arms.
  • Coordinates activities with the other Deputy Assistant Sergeants at Arms to formulate division strategies.
  • Assists with the communication of positions on security issues for the Assistant Sergeant at Arms.
  • Interacts with internal and external entities to plan, assess, coordinate and implement security for special events on and off campus to include the State of the Union Address, foreign head of state and head of government visits, annual concerts on the West Front, National conventions, Presidential Inaugurations, Member issues conferences, and official funerals.
  • Coordinates multiple police and law enforcement functions between the Sergeant at Arms Office and the USCP to include, but not limited to, demonstrations, dignitary visits, threat assessments, and physical security assessments.
  • Monitors official congressional delegation travel and obtains and evaluates intelligence assessments regarding Member travel.
  • Monitors threats with the USCP and other federal law enforcement agencies; briefs the Assistant Sergeant at Arms on the status of threats and conducts follow up as appropriate.
  • Assists with coordinating specific functions of the Office of the Sergeant at Arms relating to security, law enforcement liaison actions, and protection actions as they affect the House of Representatives.
  • Coordinates and maintains liaison between the Sergeant at Arms and other federal, state and local law enforcement agencies on NSSE events and other large ceremonial gatherings.
  • Interacts with Members of Congress, Congressional staff, federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, and other governmental and non-governmental entities to ensure the security needs of the House of Representatives are addressed and met.
  • Responsible for the oversight of the SLEO programs to include, but not limited to, all Capitol Complex security initiatives, as well as the District Office Security Program and the Law Enforcement Coordinator Program.
  • Establishes and maintains liaison with senior leadership of USCP to further security goals of the Congress.
  • Recommends changes to the Division's policies, procedures, and plans for implementation.
  • Assists with the preparation of the Division's annual budget and monitoring of expenditures.
  • Assigns work and monitors performance of SLEO personnel.
  • Interviews and recommends selection of employees in the division.
  • Supports House Recovery Operations structure.
  • Models behavior for other SLEO staff to follow.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

https://www.house.gov/the-house-explained/officers-and-organizations/sergeant-at-arms.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree; advanced degree preferred; minimum of 10 - 15 years law enforcement experience with a major city Police Department, Federal law enforcement agency, or the military, with a minimum of 5 years at the command level, field grade officer, or at the SES level. Experience interacting with high-level city, state and/or Federal officials. Significant supervisory/management experience. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Knowledge, skills and ability to provide oversight of a large, politically diverse, culturally ingrained, hybrid police department (mixture of traditional police, coupled with campus security and executive protection), where line officers interact with stakeholders which pose challenges to traditional chain-of-command processes.
  • Knowledge and experience in security event planning for major security events at the Federal and/or State level, preferably events of similar magnitude to Presidential Inaugurals, State of the Union, State Funerals, and other major events pertaining to Congress, state legislatures, or state capitals (or in the alternative, at like-kind high profile public events); knowledge, skills and ability in all facets of executive protection at the federal level.
  • Knowledge, skills, and ability to provide oversight over law enforcement programs for sworn and administrative personnel.
  • Knowledge and experience in physical security protocols for a large, high profile, historic setting which draws large numbers of visitors, general public and tourists (such as the U.S Capitol and surrounding office buildings), and experience in dealing with public screening, perimeter security, as well as the detection of conventional and non-conventional threats while maintaining an open environment for the conduct of business.
  • Knowledge and experience dealing with intelligence, homeland security, federal and state law enforcement agencies (e.g., D.C. Metropolitan Police Department, FBI, Secret Service, Transportation Security Administration), the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and military entities in an area such as the National Capital Region (or a like-kind demographic area similar to the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area) for law enforcement, security operations, and intelligence matters.
  • Knowledge and experience of working in an environment where a high degree of political savvy is required. Demonstrated ability to interact with various groups, such as Members of Congress, the Capitol Police Board, Committees of Jurisdiction (Appropriations Committees and Authorization Committees, House and Senate), Officers of the House and Senate, Executive Branch leadership, the military and local, county, state and Federal law enforcement agencies (in the National Capital Region or like-kind demographic area) or like kind organizations.
  • Knowledge and experience in emerging and critical issues in policing and demonstrated ability in the areas of labor relations, resource management and strategic planning, performance management, and internal controls.
  • Knowledge and experience in counterterrorism best practices at the federal and/or state level, including but not limited to threat management, crisis response and incident management skills at the senior command level.

Education

Please read the "Qualifications" section.

Additional information

Title 1 of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, as amended (5 U.S.C app§ 101 et seq.) requires certain House employees to file Financial Disclosure Statements. For information, please visit https://disclosures-clerk.house.gov/PublicDisclosure.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Please read the "Next steps" section for more information.

Required Documents

Cover Letter and Resume.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to https://house.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/6/home/requisition/3903?c=house by 7:00 p.m. on August 15, 2025. Applicants will receive an email response indicating receipt of their cover letter and resume. Submission of these documents does not guarantee an interview.

Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including marital or parental status), disability, or age.

The SAA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse work environment. Employment with the U.S. House of Representatives is at-will. This position has been determined to be EXEMPT from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactorily completing a criminal history records check.

A preemployment drug test is required for positions requiring a security clearance.

Veterans' Preference Information:

Hiring for this position is governed by the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act.

**To receive information on veterans' preference consideration, please email saa.veoa@mail.house.gov. Please note the word "Veteran" in the subject line and note the job title in the body of the email.

Agency contact information

Human Resources
Address
Office of the Sergeant at Arms, US House of Representatives
192 Ford House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
US

Next steps

Applicants will receive an email response indicating receipt of their cover letter and resume. Submission of these documents does not guarantee an interview. Candidates will be contacted directly if considered for an interview.


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