Security Assistant (Dispatcher)

Built for the Badge; Marion (IN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs in Marion, Indiana is seeking a qualified Security Assistant (Dispatcher) to support security operations. This federal position requires adherence to time-in-grade requirements and program guidelines to ensure efficient dispatch and incident handling.

The role offers a stable GS-5 entry point with federal benefits. Applicants should be prepared to demonstrate eligibility by the closing date and provide SF-50 documentation as needed.

Job description

911 dispatch# Security Assistant (Dispatcher)Department of Veterans AffairsMarion, Indiana, IN$41k – $53kCloses in 7 daysApply now Track applicationAbout this roleTo qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/05/2026. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-05 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-04. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENTS None You may qualify based on your experience as described below: GRADE DETERMINATION GS-05RequirementsTo qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/05/2026. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-05 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-04. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an ad