Security Assistant

Full Job Description

This position is located in Police Services at the Dayton VAMC. The incumbent primary purpose of the position is to monitor physical security equipment and systems.

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

GS-05 grade level: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-04 grade level in the federal service); experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) and other characteristics to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

Specialized experience includes: the use of various computer, automation systems; computer skills in terms of data entry, compiling information, preparing and submitting reports, and database maintenance and management; maintaining confidentiality of information, both electronic and print; and communication and interpersonal relation skills sufficient to appropriately and courteously relate to internal and external customers both verbally and in writing OR EDUCATION: Have successfully completed (4) 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 NOTE: Transcripts must be submitted with application.

Education cannot be credited without documentation. OR Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at the GS-05 level.

To calculate, first identify the percentage of required education you have earned (when substituting, you cannot use the first 60 semester hours that you earned).

Then identify the percentage of required experience you possess. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify at the GS-XX.

For example, an applicant who has 9 semester hours of graduate level education (i.e. 50% of graduate education required) and 6 months of creditable specialized experience (i.e.

50% of the required experience) would equal 100% of the required experience for the position A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:

Major duties include but are not limited to: Performs alarm and access monitoring, tracing access patterns, programming, assigning or removing user permissions, updating databases, remotely opening and securing doors during routine and emergency operations and generating a variety of reports as needed.

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, psychiatric emergencies, medical assist teams, etc.; and emergency digital paging system.

Monitors emergency weather alerts and transmits warnings system wide when appropriate.

Maintains radio/alarm activity records/logs to include dates, times, and results of communications and activities and prepares completed reports.

Performs and documents emergency callbacks when necessary. Tracks critical information and reports findings to the supervisor.

Implements policies, procedures, and methods for identifying and protecting information, personnel, property, facilities, operations, or material.

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. Reviews requests for and issues passes and identification documents.

Maintains accurate key inventory and accountability database. Maintains accountability of Police Officer badges issued and all associated logs.

Performs administrative (non-criminal) investigations of lost keys, passes, and PIV cards for rapid assessment and documentation of any compromised access to VA property and termination of off access permissions.

The position 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.

Receives and process emergency calls, maintains contact with law enforcement units on assignment, maintains status and location of Police Officers and coordinates communication between agencies as needed.

Answers nonemergency calls for assistance. Monitors and directs responses to security and life safety communications, radio dispatches, telephone calls, and other emergency communication circuits.

Receives and compiles information from various sources related to police and emergency incidents, taking appropriate actions regarding intrusion, duress, and hold-up alarms.

Directs response and/or modifies responsible personnel depending on the type of incident or request.

Coordinates with various federal, state and local law enforcement officials for coordination of emergency situations.

Responsible for the orderly flow of communications between the police dispatch center, agency leadership and the work force.

Operates a variety of communications and security equipment, such as computers, multi-frequency radios, multi-line telephone system, and other related peripherals.

Operates a variety of communications equipment, telephones and computer systems to support both routine and emergency operations.

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, submits reports documenting the operational status of each circuit tested.

Initiates work orders for malfunctioning circuits and equipment.

Work Schedule: One of 3 shifts 0600-1400, 1400-2200 and 2200-0600 Position Description Title/PD#: Security Assistant/PD99858A 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.