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Security Assistant
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 46 days ago
On-site Tuscaloosa, AL $41K – $53K Apply by Aug 6, 2026 Security Clerical and Assistance ENTJESFJESTJISTJ Operations
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This position is located within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Security and Preparedness (OSP), Field Operations Division, VA Police Service. The mission of the VA Police Service is to provide law enforcement, protective services, and investigative services to the VA Community, which includes Veterans, federal employees, affiliates, contractors, visitors, and others who received services, work, or visit VA (VHA, VBA, & NCA) facilities nationwide.
What You'll Do
- →Assesses on-scene behavior and determines when it is appropriate to dispatch law enforcement or other personnel to investigate.
- →Responsible for responding to alarm systems monitoring fire, access, intrusion, duress/panic, medical emergencies, medical assist teams, etc., and the emergency digital paging system.
- →Operates an established vehicle registration and visitor management program and parking registration and/or photo identification equipment.
- →Issues and retrieves government-issued keys and/or identification cards.
- →Monitors and receives routine and emergency calls from a variety of sources that need police, fire, medical, or other emergency services.
- →Determines the nature and location of the emergency; prioritizes events and commits police resources appropriately; determines what notifications are necessary based upon event type, makes such notifications, and coordinates follow-up communications.
- →Operates a variety of communications and security equipment, such as computers, multi-frequency radios, multi-line telephone systems, and other related peripherals.
- →Performs system checks on a variety of equipment used in the dispatch center.
- →Enters, updates, and retrieves information from a variety of computer systems and sensitive databases.
- →Uses the state and the National Crime Information Computer (NCIC) to access sensitive law enforcement information to support field operations and investigations.
- →Uses VA Police Software to research information, complete reports and logs, vehicle registrations, etc.
- →Performs other duties as assigned.
- →Work Schedule: Varies, Rotating Shifts Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved
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.
- ✓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) - See "Required Documents" below for details.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary 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, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 59e311de-c0e9-4719-afbd-96a8be5d310d
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