Director, Office of Protection Services

Serves as principal advisor to the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Under Secretaries, and senior leadership on all major security, protection, and law enforcement matters affecting the Smithsonian Institution (SI). Provides authoritative guidance on program issues; formulates SI-wide policies; establishes program goals and objectives; and develops resource plans to support strategic priorities. Offers advice on a range of sensitive issues and critical developments related to 1) planning and directing OPS programs; 2) achieving and sustaining operational effectiveness; 3) developing strategies to meet emerging and priority needs; and 4) assessing and addressing the impact of operational or environmental changes on program initiatives and priorities. Leads, directs, coordinates, and integrates all OPS programs and responsibilities related to protection, security services, security systems, and NYC operations. Core functions include: -Ensures comprehensive readiness of protection staff to ef