Lead Security Assistant

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration in Charleston, SC, seeks a Lead Security Assistant to guide a team of Security Assistants managing campus security operations and monitoring alarm and video systems.

The role emphasizes supervision, incident response, and accurate maintenance of security logs and reports. On-site work with potential shift requirements; familiarity with federal security standards is essential.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-5.
• Experience in security or law enforcement objectives and programs.
• Experience overseeing staff and workload balancing.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Security Assistants for Police Service in Charleston, SC.
• Monitor physical security equipment and surveillance cameras.
• Dispatch officers and maintain incident reports and logs.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Security operations

Alarm monitoring

Documentation & reporting

Job description

This position serves as the Lead Security Assistant for Police Service within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) location in Charleston, SC with a primary purpose to lead a team of Security Assistants responsible for monitoring physical security equipment and systems.

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, applicant(s) must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 level in the federal service that has given you the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position. Specialized experience includes: knowledge of security or law enforcement objectives and programs; overseeing, leading, and balancing the workload of staff; carrying out support tasks related to law enforcement and security administration; monitoring and responding to physical alarm systems and security cameras; dispatching officers; monitoring computers for video surveillance; and maintaining reports and logs.

NOTE: Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

The work is typically sedentary in nature; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; and carrying of light items such as papers, books, small parts; etc. No special physical demands are required to perform the work. Working on off-tours, rotating shifts or regular overtime may be required. The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meeting and training rooms. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.

For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.