Program Manager, Police Operations #5288
Washington, DCFull-time$103–174K/yrPosted 3 days ago
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The Senate Sergeant at Arms seeks a Program Manager, Police Operations to coordinate law enforcement, security services, and campus access for Senate offices and committees. The role liaises with Capitol Police, responds to security-sensitive matters, supports safe movement of official visitors, and presents security briefings. Work is performed primarily on Capitol Grounds, with possible alternate-site work and availability for sudden recall during emergencies.
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Summary
The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Program Manager, Police Operations. The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/1VNZQ. This vacancy announcement closes at 11:59pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.
Duties
Coordinates law enforcement, security services, and campus access in support of Senate offices and committees. Liaises with Capitol Police on behalf of Senate offices and the Sergeant at Arms. Responds to security-sensitive matters affecting Senate office buildings, offices, and committees. Implements coordinated plans for the safe movement of official visitors within the Capitol and Senate office buildings. Presents security briefings and develops materials, policies, procedures, and other security publications for a wide range of audiences. Coordinates with stakeholders and other relevant entities. Provides customer-focused care to the Senate community on matters related to security and access. Other duties, as assigned. Qualifications
Other Duties/ Responsibilities May participate in Duty SAA or CCDR Augmentation programs. Required Work Experience Three to five years of relevant work experience in a security related field. Required Special Skills/ Knowledge Ability to learn the physical layout of the Capitol Grounds. Ability to develop effective working relationships with Senate staff, local, state, and federal law enforcement, and security agencies. Ability to exercise tact and discretion with others regarding sensitive and confidential issues. Ability to analyze difficult and complex issues and make recommendations for action. Ability to organize and coordinate resources to achieve organizational goals and objectives. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to work independently and within small teams. 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. Desired Qualifications Previous law enforcement or security experience. Ability to adapt to a fast-moving and constantly changing environment. Strong task management skills with the ability to prioritize effectively. Excellent attention to detail. 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 performed primarily in an office environment with the ability to carry items up to 25 pounds. Must be able to move throughout Capitol Grounds and off-site locations to confer with stakeholders and respond to time-sensitive tasks. 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 primarily on Capitol Grounds. Security Clearance This position requires that the applicant obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Government security clearance. Applicants must be U.S. citizens in order for the SAA to submit your application for a security clearance.
Education
Bachelor's Degree. How You Will Be Evaluated
Your application will be evaluated by a panel on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Highly qualified candidates may be interviewed and a reference check conducted. Other Information
The Sergeant at Arms is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate rules, regulations, and applicable Federal Laws. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Please email [email protected] with “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line. No moving, relocation or pre-employment travel expenses will be paid for this position, or while in application for this position.
How this job compares
Set against the 10,877 open Program Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$103–174K/yr
- Washington, D.C. median$140–197K/yr206 salary ranges
- US median$126–202K/yr8,399 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $138K, is 16% below the Washington, D.C. median midpoint ($166K) — in the middle half of Program Management salary ranges in Washington, D.C..
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 251 open Program Management jobs in Washington, D.C. and 10,877 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience — less than three in four Program Management postings that state a minimum ask for (median 7 years, across 9,418 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 3,809 of the 10,877 open Program Management jobs (35%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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