Security Assistant

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Police Service Tucson is seeking a Security Assistant to provide physical security support, communications, and operational assistance within VHA Police Services.

The role emphasizes adherence to security procedures, data handling, and customer service for internal and external stakeholders, with development opportunities in a federal program environment.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience or education meeting the minimum qualifications for Security Assistant.
• Familiarity with computer systems, data entry, report preparation, and database maintenance.
• Ability to handle confidential information and communicate with internal/external customers.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical security support, communications, and operational assistance within VHA Police Services.
• Operate computer and automation systems, enter data, compile information, and submit reports.
• Maintain confidentiality of information and interact courteously with customers.

Skills

Security knowledge

Technology application

Communications

Information management

Computer skills

Education

4 years education beyond high school

Tools

Data entry systems

Job description

This position serves as the Security Assistant for Police Service Tucson within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) with a primary purpose of providing physical security support, communication, and operational assistance within VHA Police Services.

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/11/2026.

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet one of the following:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

One (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-4 level in the Federal service that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of a Security Assistant, and that is typically in or related to the work of this position. Specialized experience includes: the use of various computer, automation systems; computer skills in terms of data entry, compiling information, preparing and submitting reports, and database maintenance and management; maintaining confidentiality of information, both electronic and print; and communication and interpersonal relation skills sufficient to appropriately and courteously relate to internal and external customers both verbally and in writing. 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.

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EDUCATION:

Have successfully completed (4) years of education above the high school level. This education must have been obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite. One year of full-time undergraduate study is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in a college or university or at least 20 hours of classroom instruction per week for approximately 36 weeks in a business, secretarial or technical NOTE: Transcripts must be submitted with application. Education cannot be credited without documentation.

~OR~

COMBINATION:

Possess equivalent combinations of successfully completed post high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours (i.e. beyond the second year) is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. NOTE: If using education combined with specialized experience to qualify, a copy of your transcript is required.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:

• Security - Knowledge of laws, regulations, and guidelines related to securing personnel, facilities, and information, including the requirements for handling, transporting, and protecting classified information and proper reporting of security incidents.
• Technology Application - Uses machines, tools, or equipment effectively; uses computers and computer applications to analyze and communicate information in the appropriate format.
• Communications - Effectively expresses information to multiple audiences through clear, convincing oral and written communications; demonstrates logical thinking when describing facts and concepts, and shapes communications to meet the needs of a specific audience; actively listens to others and demonstrates understanding of their comments and/or questions.
• Manages and Organizes Information - Identifies a need; gathers, organizes, and maintains information; determines its importance and accuracy, and communicates it by a variety of methods.
• Computer Skills - Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.

You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:

• Attention to Detail
• Customer Service
• Integrity/Honesty
• Interpersonal Skills
• Reading Comprehension
• Self-Management
• Stress Tolerance
• Teamwork

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. 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:

The work is typically sedentary in nature. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; 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/.