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Security Assistant
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 51 days ago
On-site Milwaukee, WI $43K – $55K Apply by Aug 21, 2026 Security Clerical and Assistance ENFJENFPESFJISFJ Customer Success
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This position serves as the Security Assistant for Police Service at Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) with a primary purpose to monitor physical security equipment and systems. Dispatching of Police Officers to emergent situations, handling of internal and external customer service concerns in person and via telephone. Monitoring of CCTV security system to aid in detection of criminal and suspicious activity on VA property.
What You'll Do
- →Monitors emergency weather alerts and transmits warning system-wide when appropriate.
- →Maintains radio/alarm activity records/logs and prepares reports.
- →Performs and conducts emergency callbacks when necessary.
- →Issues and retrieves government issued keys and/or identification cards; and maintains accountability of Police Officer badges issued and all associated logs.
- →Operational Support: Performs system checks on a variety of equipment used in the dispatch center.
- →Troubleshoots systems when problems arise and resolves issues whenever possible; Conducts equipment inventories and completes records and other logs; Performs monthly alarm checks and submits reports documenting the operational status of each circuit tested.
- →Initiates work orders for malfunctioning circuits and equipment; 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; Queries for items such as criminal histories, arrest warrants, driver's records, vehicle registrations, stolen property, firearms, etc.
- →Performs other related duties as assigned.
- →Work Schedule: Varies 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
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 is typically sedentary in nature.
- ✓However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers, books, small parts; etc.
- ✓No special physical demands are required to perform the work.
- ✓Working on off-tours, rotating shifts or regular overtime may be 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: 5acf9e42-f51d-48e5-bf17-56e27790cbb4
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