Security Assistant: Dispatch & Access Control

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Security Assistant position is part of Police Services and supports the mission of delivering comprehensive law enforcement, protective services, and investigative support across the Department of Veterans Affairs. The role involves monitoring alarms, controlling access, dispatch coordination, and maintaining security records across VA facilities.

Applicants should meet specialized experience or education requirements, with time-in-grade rules for current federal employees.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience: one year equivalent to GS-04 level or education substitution per VA standards.
• Education: four years of education above high school in business/secretarial/technical fields may qualify.
• Time-in-grade provisions apply for current federal employees.

Responsibilities

• Monitor alarms and access control systems and manage user permissions.
• Assist with dispatch, response coordination, and incident reporting.
• Maintain security logs, incident reports, and key inventories.
• Assist with emergency communications, weather alerts, and system checks.
• Support routine security operations and compliance with VA policies.

Job description

The Security Assistant position is part of Police Services and supports the mission of delivering comprehensive law enforcement, protective services, and investigative support across the Department of Veterans Affairs. The role involves monitoring alarms, controlling access, dispatch coordination, and maintaining security records across VA facilities.

Applicants should meet specialized experience or education requirements, with time-in-grade rules for current federal employees.