Security Assistant

Veterans Health Administration; Marion (IN); In loco; USD 41.000 - 53.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Veterans Health Administration in Marion, IN is seeking a Security Assistant to monitor physical security equipment and systems within Police Services. The role covers security system management, access control, key issuance, and badge inventory, with reports and shift coverage 24/7.

The ideal candidate will handle communications during emergencies, perform dispatch center checks, and use NCIC and VA Police Software to compile event logs and research information for investigations.

Competenze

• Transcript required with application.
• Certificate of Foreign Equivalency needed for foreign education.
• Federal employment requires U.S. citizenship or eligibility.

Mansioni

• Physical Security: monitor alarms, manage access, program system, assign user permissions, unlock/lock doors, generate reports.
• Oversees vehicle registration, visitor management, key inventory, and badge logs.
• Communications: monitor emergency calls, coordinate with law enforcement and agencies.
• Operations: perform system checks on dispatch center equipment.
• Data entry: update databases; use NCIC and VA Police Software for research and records.

Conoscenze

NCIC access

VA Police Software

Access control

Strumenti

VA Police Software

NCIC system

Descrizione del lavoro

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is located in Police Services. The primary purpose of the position is to monitor physical security equipment and systems.

Key Responsibilities

The duties of the Security Assistant GS-0086-05 includes but is not limited to: Physical Security Support (35%) Manages the security system by monitoring alarms and access activity, analyzing access patterns, programming the system, assigning or removing user permissions, updating system databases, remotely locking or unlocking doors during routine or emergency situations, and generating reports as needed.

Oversees an established vehicle registration and visitor management program and parking registration and/or photo identification equipment. Issues and retrieves government issued keys and/or identification cards. Reviews requests for and issues passes and identification documents. Maintains accurate key inventory and accountability database. Maintains accountability of Police Officer badges issued and all associated logs.

Communications (35%) Monitors and receives routine and emergency calls from a variety of sources that need police, fire, medical or other emergency services. Receives and process emergency calls, maintains contact with law enforcement units on assignment, maintains status and location of Police Officers and coordinates communication between agencies as needed.

Operations Support (30%) Performs system checks on a variety of equipment used in the dispatch center.

Enters, updates and retrieves information from a variety of computer systems and sensitive databases. Uses state and the National Crime Information Computer (NCIC) to access sensitive law enforcement information to support field operations and investigations. Uses the VA Police Software to research information, complete reports and logs, vehicle registrations, etc.

Compiles and prepares reports related to events occurring in the operation of the police control center for dissemination of the completed products to various management officials. Work Schedule: Full Time - Shift Work Covering 24/7, Weekends and Holidays. Hours to-be-Determined. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: Security Assistant/PD99858S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $41115 - $53450/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-21.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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