CareerPlan

Director of Security

Washington, DC, usFull-time2026-10-26 → 2026-11-10
Based in United StatesNo visa sponsorship

Core

Overall responsibility for the safety and security of people, property, and assets at Dumbarton Oaks, including managing security operations, policies, and emergency preparedness.

Role type

Director of Security (Management)

Builds

Security operations, policies, and emergency response plans for a museum, library, and gardens.

Domain

Physical security / Campus safety

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Security management, vendor management, budget management, policy development, emergency planning, access control systems, fire protection, law enforcement experience, contract security oversight

Preferred skills

Museum/library security knowledge, complex security operation management, contract security environment experience, security access control software knowledge

Technologies

Access control software, CCTV systems, alarm detection systems, fire protection systems

Responsibilities

Direct security operations for 24/7 coverage, supervise non-contract security staff, manage security budgets, develop and implement security policies and procedures, oversee electronic security access control/CCTV systems, conduct security inspections and investigations, coordinate emergency planning and response, liaise with local/state/federal security personnel, manage contract security forces

Seniority

Director, strategic leadership & management