Security Monitoring & Dispatch Assistant

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs – Dayton VAMC Police Service is seeking a Security Assistant to monitor physical security equipment and systems, ensuring prompt response to alarms and incidents. You will support security operations, dispatch officers, and maintain logs and reports for ongoing accountability.

The role emphasizes surveillance of cameras and alarm systems, coordinating with staff to maintain secure facilities and accurate documentation of security events.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience: 1 year at GS-4 level in security/law enforcement; supervising staff tasks.
• Education substitution allowed: 4 years of education above high school with transcripts.
• Combination: education beyond 60 semester hours plus specialized experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Monitor physical security equipment and systems.
• Respond to alarms and incidents; dispatch officers as needed.
• Maintain reports and logs of security activities.

Skills

Security knowledge

Staff workload management

Alarm systems monitoring

Dispatch coordination

Education

4 years education above high school

Tools

Video surveillance systems

Security monitoring software

Job description

US Department of Veterans Affairs – Dayton VAMC Police Service is seeking a Security Assistant to monitor physical security equipment and systems, ensuring prompt response to alarms and incidents. You will support security operations, dispatch officers, and maintain logs and reports for ongoing accountability.

The role emphasizes surveillance of cameras and alarm systems, coordinating with staff to maintain secure facilities and accurate documentation of security events.