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Security Assistant
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 3 days ago
On-site West Palm Beach, FL $43K – $56K Apply by Jul 2, 2026 Security Clerical and Assistance ENTJESFJESTJISTJ Operations
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The Security Assistant provides vital physical security and dispatch support for VA Police Services. They monitor alarm and video systems, coordinate emergency responses, and manage visitor/vehicle registration. By maintaining accurate logs and accessing law enforcement databases, they facilitate efficient field operations, mitigate security risks, and ensure the orderly flow of information between police units, agency leadership, and the workforce.
What You'll Do
- →Primary Duties Physical Security Support: Monitors alarm and access control systems, manages user permissions, assesses on-scene behavior, and dispatches personnel for fire, medical, or security emergencies.
- →Communications Management: Processes routine and emergency calls, coordinates with federal/local law enforcement, and directs responses to incidents while maintaining accurate logs and records.
- →Operations Support: Troubleshoots dispatch center equipment, conducts inventory, and manages sensitive databases-including the National Crime Information Computer (NCIC)-to support field investigations.
- →Administrative Security: Operates vehicle and visitor management programs, maintains key and badge accountability, and prepares detailed reports on security incidents and operations.
- →Work Schedule: The work schedule for this position may vary.
- →Specific scheduling details will be discussed during the interview process.
- →Telework: Not eligible for Telework Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
- →Position Description/PD#: Security Assistant/PD99858A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this 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 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 or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
- ✓Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S.
- ✓Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment.
- ✓You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
- ✓If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
Personality Fit
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