Security Assistant

Summary

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 alarms monitoring fire, access, intrusion, duress/panic, medical emergencies.

To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement – 03/13/2026. Applicants may qualify based on experience and/or education as described below:

• One (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS‑4 level in the Federal service that equipped you with the particular knowledge‑skills‑and‑abilities to perform the duties of a Security Assistant. This experience includes: knowledge of security or law‑enforcement objectives and programs; 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.
• Education:
  
  Successfully completed four (4) years of education above the high‑school level, in an accredited business‑secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university for which high school graduation or its equivalent is the normal prerequisite. One year of full‑time undergraduate study is defined as 30 semester hours or 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.
• Combination:
  Possess equivalent combinations of post‑high‑school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours (i.e., beyond the second year) is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. If using education combined with specialized experience to qualify, a copy of your transcript is required.
• Must be available to work during flexible hours (weekends, holidays, day shift, night shift 24 hours 365 days per year). Position is 24/7 and the applicant must be able to respond to work upon request for emergencies.
• Experience includes paid, unpaid, and volunteer work through national service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) and other organizations.
• Physical requirements:
  
  The work is typically sedentary with occasional walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items. No special physical demands are required.
• Additional references:
  For more information on qualification standards, see the Office of Personnel Management’s website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• 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.
• Responds to alarm systems monitoring fire, access, intrusion, duress/panic, medical emergencies, psychiatric emergencies, medical assist teams, 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,…