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Security Assistant Dispatcher
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 3 days ago
On-site Charleston, SC $41K – $53K Apply by Oct 15, 2026 Security Clerical and Assistance ESTJESTPISTJISTP MarketingTransportation
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This position serves as the Security Assistant Dispatcher for Police Service in Charleston within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) with a primary purpose to lead a team of Security Assistants responsible for monitoring physical security equipment, directing police officer response to emergency and non-emergency criminal activity, security and life safety matters, communications, radio dispatching, telephone, fire and security computer system and systems.
What You'll Do
- →Major duties include, but are not limited to: Receiving and evaluating calls from the public concerning crimes, fires, and medical emergencies.
- →Evaluating calls for proper action and entering data into a computer as it is being received.
- →Initiating Police and/or Fire and Medical response by obtaining information required for dispatching field units.
- →Maintaining routine reports, referral information, and emergency calls for assistance from citizens and public safety personnel.
- →Operates a National Crime Information Center (NCIC) terminal for researching vehicle ownership, license plate and operator's license verification, wants and warrants on persons, etc.
- →Operates a variety of communications equipment such as radios and computers with general and specialized software common to the dispatching occupation.
- →Coordinates with military and civilian agencies in response to mutual aid requests, in accordance with locally established protocols.
- →Communicates via radio with responding personnel to pass pertinent information regarding hazards that may be present at the emergency scene and obtain additional assets if requested by the Incident Commander.
- →Provides appropriate post-dispatch and pre-arrival instructions and maintains knowledge of all response resources available, sometimes in a widely-dispersed environment.
- →Dispatches patrols for routine assignments ensuring patrols are completed within established guidelines and properly documented in official records.
- →Performs other related duties as assigned.
- →Work Schedule: Rotating shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.
- →Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
- →Position Description/PD#: Security Assistant Dispatcher/PD99858A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process.
- ✓In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment.
- ✓The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.
- ✓All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- ✓Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment.
- ✓A pre-placement physical examination is not required.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- ✓Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 528479b7-206b-4c32-8b7d-3962652779dd
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