Security Assistant

Security AssistantMajor 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.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.Other duties as assigned.Work Schedule: To be determined by the Police Management. Rotating shifts, weekday, weekend, nights and holidays.Position Description/PD#: PD00220A