Security Assistant: Dispatch & Access Control Professional

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Security Assistant for Police Service at the Central California Healthcare System. The role focuses on monitoring security equipment, alarm systems, and communications for a VA medical facility, with responsibilities in access control, dispatch, and operations support.

Ideal candidates will have experience with security procedures, ability to work under general supervision, and capacity for sedentary work with possible shift requirements.

Qualifications

• Requires one year of specialized experience at GS-04 level or education as substitute.
• Education may substitute for experience: 4+ years post-high-school education in accredited school.
• Combination of education and experience acceptable with transcript documentation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor alarms and respond to security events.
• Operate access control systems and issue/secure doors.
• Maintain logs of radio/alarm activity and reports.
• Communicate with law enforcement and dispatch emergency services.
• Enter/update information in computer systems and NCIC databases.

Skills

Communication skills

Data entry

Confidentiality

Interpersonal relations

Security procedures

Education

4+ years education above high school

Tools

Computer systems

Database maintenance

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Security Assistant for Police Service at the Central California Healthcare System. The role focuses on monitoring security equipment, alarm systems, and communications for a VA medical facility, with responsibilities in access control, dispatch, and operations support.

Ideal candidates will have experience with security procedures, ability to work under general supervision, and capacity for sedentary work with possible shift requirements.