Security & Access Control Specialist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Security Assistant for Police Service to monitor physical security equipment and systems within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA).

The role includes alarm and access monitoring, managing keys and badges, and coordinating with internal and external personnel during incidents. The position emphasizes confidentiality, data handling, and clear written and verbal communication with customers.

Qualifications

• One full year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-04 in Federal service with duties in data entry, reporting, and handling confidential information.
• Education: Four years of education above high school in an accredited institution.
• Combination: any mix of education and experience that meets the requirements; transcripts required.

Responsibilities

• Perform alarm and access monitoring, trace access patterns, and update databases.
• Remotely open and secure doors during routine and emergency operations.
• Respond to alarms for fire, intrusion, duress, medical and psychiatric emergencies.
• Monitor weather alerts and transmit warnings system-wide when appropriate.
• Maintain logs of radio/alarm activity and prepare reports.
• Issue and track keys and identification badges; review access requests.
• Conduct administrative investigations of lost keys, passes, and PIV cards.

Skills

Alarm monitoring

Access control

Report generation

Data entry

Education

4 years education above high school

Tools

Database maintenance

Computer literacy

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Security Assistant for Police Service to monitor physical security equipment and systems within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA).

The role includes alarm and access monitoring, managing keys and badges, and coordinating with internal and external personnel during incidents. The position emphasizes confidentiality, data handling, and clear written and verbal communication with customers.