Security Assistant

Security Assistant

Major duties include (but are not limited to):

• Performs alarm and access monitoring; traces access patterns; programs; assigns or removes user permissions; updates databases; remotely opens and secures doors during routine and emergency operations; and generates 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 the emergency digital paging system.
• Maintains radio/alarm activity records/logs to include dates, times, results of communications and activities, and prepares completed reports.
• 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.
• Maintains accountability of Police Officer badges issued and all associated logs.
• Performs administrative (non-criminal) investigations of lost keys, passes, and PIV cards to rapidly assess and document compromised access to VA property and terminate off-access permissions.
• Receives and processes emergency calls, maintains contact with law enforcement units on assignment, maintains the status and location of Police Officers, and coordinates communication between agencies as needed.
• Coordinates with various federal, state, and local law enforcement officials for the coordination of emergencies.
• Responsible for the orderly flow of communications between the police dispatch center, agency leadership, and the workforce.
• Troubleshoots systems when problems arise and resolves issues whenever possible.
• Uses the state and the National Crime Information Computer (NCIC) to access sensitive law enforcement information to support field operations and investigations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Full-Time, Varies, All Tours - Rotating Shifts

Position Description/PD#: PD00220A

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized