This position serves as the Lead Security Assistant for Police Service at the VA North Texas Health Care System (VANTHCS), within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) with a primary purpose to lead a team of Security Assistants responsible for monitoring and operating physical security systems, such as alarms and access controls, responds to emergencies, and manages communications within the Police Service.

Duties

DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.205) for this occupation. Duties include but are not limited to: Performs alarm and access monitoring, traces access patterns, and assigns or removes user permissions. Opens and secures doors remotely during routine and emergency operations. Assesses on-scene behavior to determine when to dispatch law enforcement or other personnel. Responds to alarm systems monitoring various emergencies, including fire, access, intrusion, duress/panic, medical, and psychiatric emergencies. Performs system checks on a variety of equipment used in the dispatch center. Operates various communications and security equipment, such as computers, multi-frequency radios, and multi-line telephone systems. Maintains accurate key inventory and accountability database. Utilizes an electronic system to complete vehicle registration tasks and issue decals and permits as authorized by policy. Monitors and receives routine and emergency calls needing police, fire, medical, or other emergency services. Maintains contact with law enforcement units on assignment. Monitors and directs responses to security and life safety communications, radio dispatches, telephone calls, and other emergency communication circuits. Compiles and prepares reports related to events occurring in the operation of the police control center. Performs and documents emergency callbacks when necessary. Operates an established vehicle registration and visitor management program. Maintains accountability of police officer badges issued and associated logs. Coordinates with various federal, state, and local law enforcement officials for emergency situation coordination. Conducts equipment inventories and completes records and logs. Enters, updates, and retrieves information from a variety of computer systems and sensitive databases. Utilizes state and national systems to access law enforcement information to support field operations and investigations. Queries items such as criminal histories, arrest warrants, drivers' records, vehicle registrations, stolen property, and firearms. Work Schedule: Full-Time,12 hour shifts rotating compressed schedule depending on the needs of the service some nights/weekends/holidays. Compressed/Flexible: Compressed Schedule available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Lead Security Assistant/PD99857S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/04/2024. GS-6 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-5 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: knowledge of security or law enforcement objectives and programs; overseeing, leading, and balancing the workload of staff; carrying out support tasks related to law enforcement and security administration; monitoring and responding to physical alarm systems and security cameras; dispatching officers; monitoring computers for video surveillance; and maintaining reports and logs. NOTE: Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Dallas VA Medical Center 4500 South Lancaster Road Dallas, TX 75216 US
• Name: VISN 17 SSU USAS Group
• Email: [email protected]