Security Assistant

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/30/2026. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-4 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: In-depth knowledge of standard procedures in the field, adapting equipment; interpreting situations based on experience and observations, or extracting information from various sources, considering the applicability of information and the characteristics and quality of the sources; general administrative and/or clerical skills, practical knowledge of specific security or law enforcement objectives, programs, methods, and procedures; skills in carrying out support tasks related to law enforcement and security administration; practical knowledge of the mission and objectives of Police Services, physical security systems, and procedures to support operations and the work of other staff; knowledge of VA and VHA policies and procedures related to security procedures; knowledge to execute administrative tasks that support police security-related responsibilities; knowledge to monitor and respond to physical alarm systems and security cameras, including troubleshooting basic equipment problems to dispatching Officers in response to potentially more significant issues; broad working knowledge of how the various alarm systems operate and interconnect with the overall VAMC physical security monitoring system to identify and resolve security risks; extensive knowledge of VA and facility physical security standard operating procedures and practices to monitor the different alarms, determine possible causes of the alarm, and initiate a response from a range of options.

OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have four years of education above the high school level. This education must have been obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite.

One year of full-time undergraduate study is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in a college or university or at least 20 hours of classroom instruction per week for approximately 36 weeks in a business, secretarial or technical school. OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level.

You must have an equivalent combination of specialized experience and successfully completed post-high school education (beyond the second year) to meet total experience requirements. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Performs alarm and access monitoring, trace access patterns, and assign or remove user permissions. Responds to alarm systems monitoring fire, access, intrusion, duress/panic, medical emergencies, psychiatric emergencies, medical assist teams, etc. Operates a variety of communications and security equipment, such as computers, multi-frequency radios, multi-line telephone system, and other related peripherals.

Utilizes an electronic system to complete vehicle registration tasks and issue decals and permits as authorized by policy. Monitors and directs responses to security and life safety communications, radio dispatches, telephone calls, and other emergency communication circuits. Compiles and prepares reports related to events occurring in the operation of the police control center. Performs and documents emergency callbacks when necessary. Operates an established vehicle registration and visitor management program.

Coordinates with various federal, state and local law enforcement officials for coordination of emergency situations. Conducts equipment inventories and completes records and other logs. Utilizes state and national systems to access law enforcement information to support field operations and investigations. Queries for items such as criminal histories, arrest warrants, drivers record, vehicle registration, stolen property, firearms, etc.

Work Schedule: Varied (includes day/night shift rotation, based on operational needs) Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Security Assistant/PD00220A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized