Security Assistant

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 41,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Oklahoma City seeks a Security Assistant to monitor alarms and access, manage vehicle registration, and respond to emergencies. You will operate security equipment, coordinate with law enforcement, and prepare incident reports in a busy police control center.

The role requires handling varied shifts and following federal guidelines; federal employment benefits apply. Applications close 2026-10-30.

Qualifications

• A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
• If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript.

Responsibilities

• Performs alarm and access monitoring, trace access patterns, and assign or remove user permissions.
• Responds to alarm systems monitoring fire, access, intrusion, duress/panic, medical emergencies, psychiatric emergencies, medical assist teams.
• Operates communications equipment, such as computers, radios, multi-line telephone system, and related peripherals.
• Utilizes an electronic system to complete vehicle registration tasks and issue decals and permits as authorized by policy.
• Monitors and directs responses to security and life safety communications, radio dispatches, telephone calls, and other emergency circuits.
• Compiles and prepares reports related to events in the police control center operations.
• Performs and documents emergency callbacks when necessary.
• Operates vehicle registration and visitor management program; coordinates with law enforcement officials.

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is located within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Security and Preparedness (OSP), Field Operations Division, VA Police Service in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Key Responsibilities

Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Performs alarm and access monitoring, trace access patterns, and assign or remove user permissions. Responds to alarm systems monitoring fire, access, intrusion, duress/panic, medical emergencies, psychiatric emergencies, medical assist teams, etc. Operates a variety of communications and security equipment, such as computers, multi-frequency radios, multi-line telephone system, and other related peripherals.

Utilizes an electronic system to complete vehicle registration tasks and issue decals and permits as authorized by policy. Monitors and directs responses to security and life safety communications, radio dispatches, telephone calls, and other emergency communication circuits. Compiles and prepares reports related to events occurring in the operation of the police control center. Performs and documents emergency callbacks when necessary.

Operates an established vehicle registration and visitor management program. Coordinates with various federal, state and local law enforcement officials for coordination of emergency situations. Conducts equipment inventories and completes records and other logs. Utilizes state and national systems to access law enforcement information to support field operations and investigations.

Queries for items such as criminal histories, arrest warrants, drivers record, vehicle registration, stolen property, firearms, etc. Work Schedule: Varied (includes day/night shift rotation, based on operational needs) Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Security Assistant/PD00220A 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 $40736 – $52957/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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