Supervisory Security Specialist (Deputy Director)

Come work for the Patent and Trademark Office we have been ranked as one of the best places to work in the federal government! The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has been serving the economic interests of America for more than 200 years. We are responsible for granting US intellectual property rights for patents and trademarks. The USPTO is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and has over 12,000 employees. For more information about the USPTO, please visit the USPTO Jobs Website.

The physical worksite for this position is located in Alexandria, Virginia. Presence at the Alexandria, VA campus is required for this role, as it includes on site functions that must be performed in person. Position may be eligible for situational telework in accordance with agency policy/business unit discretion. The agency currently allows for 52 hours of telework per calendar year. This rewarding opportunity is ideal for you if: Are excited about exercising day-to-day management of security staff and an agency's security operations. Are committed to serving as the agency's second-most senior Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12) Official (PC Manager) and serving as senior authority on all matters pertaining to HSPD-12. Are well versed in overseeing a full range of security programs to include physical, information, personnel, industrial, documentary, and Operations Security (OPSEC). Have experience assisting with oversight and management of a comprehensive Physical Security Program which includes oversight over the USPTO campus and three regional offices and the electronic Physical Access Control System and an armed protective security officer contract force.