Security Dispatcher — Protective Services

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Security Assistant to support Police Services across VA facilities nationwide, delivering law enforcement, protective services, and investigative support. The role requires handling emergency and non-emergency calls, dispatching units, and maintaining calm under pressure.

Applicants must meet time-in-grade or education-based qualifications; transcripts may be required. This is a nationwide Federal position with a closing date of 2026-09-30.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-04.
• Education can substitute for experience (4 years of education above high school level).
• Combination of education and experience allowed with transcript documentation.

Responsibilities

• Receive and prioritize emergency and non-emergency calls.
• Dispatch police units to scenes and coordinate responses.
• Monitor radio traffic and update officers with new information.

Skills

Police dispatching

Emergency call handling

Clear communication

Multitasking

Education

Undergraduate study or higher (4 years)

Job description

United States Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Security Assistant to support Police Services across VA facilities nationwide, delivering law enforcement, protective services, and investigative support. The role requires handling emergency and non-emergency calls, dispatching units, and maintaining calm under pressure.

Applicants must meet time-in-grade or education-based qualifications; transcripts may be required. This is a nationwide Federal position with a closing date of 2026-09-30.