Security & Background Investigations Assistant

Veterans Health Administration; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Iowa City invites applications for a Security Assistant to support the National Background Investigation Services workflow and VA-CABS processes. The role includes handling background checks, PIV cards, and data entry across multiple security systems.

The position emphasizes collaboration with the Personnel Security team, management of fingerprints, and ensuring timely processing in accordance with policy and federal guidelines.

Qualifications

• Transcript must be submitted with your application.
• Education from accredited institutions must be recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Certificate of Foreign Equivalency required for foreign education.

Responsibilities

• Review position risk sensitivity levels as assistant to the Personnel Security Specialist.
• Serve as initial point of contact for new appointees including employees, volunteers, students, residents, and contractors.
• Initiate and review background investigations in NBIS and VA-AC.
• Maintain logs of employees in public trust positions and manage reinvestigations.
• Transmit fingerprints for appointees.

Education

Transcript submission

Foreign education recognition

Job description

Veterans Health Administration in Iowa City invites applications for a Security Assistant to support the National Background Investigation Services workflow and VA-CABS processes. The role includes handling background checks, PIV cards, and data entry across multiple security systems.

The position emphasizes collaboration with the Personnel Security team, management of fingerprints, and ensuring timely processing in accordance with policy and federal guidelines.