This position is located in the Police Services Operations Dispatch Center, at Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center (VAMC), with responsibility for all clinics and facilities in the Veterans Health Indiana area.

Duties

Receives and compiles information from various sources related for police and emergency incidents Takes appropriate action regarding fire, intrusion, duress and hold-up alarms Direct patrol responses and notification of personnel depending on the type of incident or request Monitor and operate Security Surveillance TV, Indiana Data & Communications System, National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System, National Crime Information Center and 911 telephone systems Knowledge in IDS, fire and environmental alarm systems, five emergency radio consoles and card lock/access control Familiarity regarding time lapse digital video recorders and related peripherals Compiles and prepares a chronological history of complaints and reports Utilizes the Daily Operations Journal (DOJ) and alarm reports to events occurring in the operation of the police control center for dissemination of the completed product to various supervisors Completes all filling of reports and other service-related paperwork from their assigned shift Coordinates with city, state, and federal law enforcement officials during emergency and routine situations Monitors the operation of all communication and security related electronic equipment daily Monitors security surveillance cameras and detects criminal activity in progress Observes suspects and known offenders, takes supporting law enforcement action and continuously monitors that person until they are intercepted and detained Conducts hourly radio station identification checks as required by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and radio checks every thirty minutes with uniformed police officers and information officers Maintains accurate radio/alarm activity records/logs to include dates, times and results of communication and activity Receives and transmits messages in IDACS Maintains security of information in accordance with Privacy Act and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Work Schedule: Sunday - Saturday 12 hour rotating shifts.Additional information may be provided during the interview process. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Security Assistant (Dispatch)/PD99858A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required

Qualifications

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-05 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. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Receiving and compiling information from various sources related to police and emergency incidents, taking appropriate action regarding fire, intrusion, duress and hold-up alarms. Direct patrol responses and notification of personnel depending on the type of incident or request, Experience with operating Security Surveillance TV, Indiana Data & Communications System, National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System, National Crime Information Center and 911 telephone operations. Familiarity regarding time lapse digital video recorders and related peripherals, compiling and preparing chronological history of complaints and reports. OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have 4 years above high school. OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond You must have an combination of specialized experience and education in excess of the first 60 semester hours (i.e., beyond the second year) is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. One full academic year of study (30 semester hours) beyond the second year is equivalent to 6 months of specialized experience. 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-05. 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.

Education

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.

Contacts

• Address Richard L Roudebush VA Medical Center 1481 West Tenth Street Indianapolis, IN 46202 US
• Name: Robert Wheaton
• Phone: 317-988-0095
• Email: [email protected]