Security Operations & Access Control Specialist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Detroit seeks a Security Assistant to monitor physical security equipment and systems at the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center.

The role involves alarm and access monitoring, reporting, and coordinating responses to incidents to protect staff, patients, and property. The position requires experience with security systems, databases, and communication with internal and external stakeholders, with a schedule covering 24/7 operations including weekends and

Qualifications

• Specialized experience using computer automation systems and data entry.
• Ability to prepare and submit reports and maintain databases.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Performs alarm and access monitoring and manages user permissions.
• Assesses and responds to incidents; determines dispatch of law enforcement or personnel.
• Maintains records of alarms, communications, and completed reports.
• Operates security and communications equipment and manages keys/ID issuance.

Skills

Alarm monitoring

Access control systems

Customer service

Education

Four years of college education above high school

Tools

Database maintenance

Reports generation

Computer skills / databases

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Detroit seeks a Security Assistant to monitor physical security equipment and systems at the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center.

The role involves alarm and access monitoring, reporting, and coordinating responses to incidents to protect staff, patients, and property. The position requires experience with security systems, databases, and communication with internal and external stakeholders, with a schedule covering 24/7 operations including weekends and