Security Assistant (Dispatcher) in Nashville, TN

Security Assistant (Dispatcher) - Federal government of the United States - Nashville, TN - work from home job Company: Federal government of the United States Job description: Summary The Security Assistant position is located in the Police Service, VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS). The primary purpose of this position is to dispatch appropriate law enforcement and emergency services to incident and monitor physical security equipment. Overview • Accepting applications Open & closing dates 08/14/2023 to 10/13/2023 Salary $37,696 - $49,009 per year Pay scale & grade GS 5 Location 1 vacancy in the following location: Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent - Work schedule Full-time - Service Competitive Promotion potential None Job family (Series) Supervisory status No Security clearance Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Trust determination process Announcement number CBTG-12088303-23-NYG Control number 743155900 This job is open to Clarification from the agency ALL US CITIZENS DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation. Duties To receive consideration for vacancies, applicants must submit complete applications prior to the established cut-off dates. An initial cut-off will take place on August 25, 2023and there will be bi-weekly cut-offs until the final cut-off. Final cut-off for application will be October 13, 2023.*This job announcement will close when we have filled all the vacancies which may be sooner than the closing date.* Duties include, but are not limited to: • Perform alarm and access monitoring, trace access patterns, and assign or remove user permissions. • Open and secure doors remotely during routine and emergency operations. • Assess on-scene behavior and determine when it is appropriate to dispatch law enforcement or other personnel to investigate. • Respond to alarm systems monitoring fire, access, intrusion, duress/panic, medical emergencies, psychiatric emergencies, medical assist teams, etc. • Perform system checks on a variety of equipment used in the dispatch center. • Operate a variety of communications and security equipment, such as computers, multi-frequency radios, multi-line telephone system, and other related peripherals. • Maintain accurate key inventory and accountability database. • Utilize an electronic system to complete vehicle registration tasks and issue decals and permits as authorized by policy. • Monitor and receive routine and emergency calls from a variety of sources that need police, fire, medical or other emergency services. • Maintain contact with law enforcement units on assignment. • Monitor and direct responses to security and life safety communications, radio dispatches, telephone calls, and other emergency communication circuits. • Compile and prepare reports related to events occurring in the operation of the police control center. • Perform and document emergency callbacks when necessary. • Operate an established vehicle registration and visitor management program. • Maintain accountability of police officer badges issued and all associated logs. • Coordinate with various federal, state and local law enforcement officials for coordination of emergency situations. • Conduct equipment inventories and completes records and other logs. • Enter, update, and retrieve information from a variety of computer systems and sensitive databases. • Utilize state and national systems to access law enforcement information to support field operations and investigations. • Query for items such as criminal histories, arrest warrants, drivers record, vehicle registration, stolen property, firearms, etc. Work Schedule: Tour of Duty is based on the service line needs. This may include: • 10 or 12 hour compressed schedules which include nights, weekends and holidays. • May have to work an occasional 8 hour shifts to accommodate training requirements. Position Description Security Assistant (Dispatcher) Title/PD#: /PD99858A Requirements Conditions of Employment • 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 • Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level GS-4 grade level or the equivalent in the private sector. Specialized experience is defined as: 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. OR, • Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed four (4) years above high school in any field. This education must have been obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. One year of full-time academic study is defined as 30 semester hours, 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 in a business, secretarial, or technical school. (Transcripts must be submitted with application.). OR, • Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have a combination of specialized experience and education beyond an associate degree. For the GS-05, only education in excess of 60 semester hours (2 years) is creditable. If you qualify by a combination, your experience must be detailed in your resume and transcripts are required. (Transcripts must be submitted with application.) 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. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: • Communications • Computer Skills • Manages and Organizes Information • Security • Technology Application 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. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. 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. Physical Requirements: The work is typically sedentary in nature. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers, books, small parts; etc. No special physical demands are required to perform the work. Working on off-tours, rotating shifts or regular overtime may be required. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at . 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: .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. Additional information VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. The following will be communicated to applicants for VA employment in a testing designated position and will also be included in all VA vacancy announcements for such positions: All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drugs use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at . Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an . • Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. . Security Assistant (Dispatcher) - Federal government of the United States - Nashville, TN - work from home job Expected salary: $37696 - 49009 per year Location: Nashville, TN Security Assistant (Dispatcher) - Federal government of the United States - Nashville, TN - work from home job Job date: Sat, 26 Aug 2023 06:15:06 GMT Apply for the job now! Security Assistant (Dispatcher) - Federal government of the United States - Nashville, TN - work from home job Apply tot his job Apply To this Job