Security Assistant

About This Role

Serve as a Security Assistant for the Police Service at the Lake City - Florida Veterans Healthcare System, providing physical security support, monitoring alarms and cameras, and disseminating information to first responders.

Responsibilities

• Monitor physical security equipment and systems
• Respond to alarms, trace access patterns, program, assign or remove user permissions, and remotely open and secure doors
• Determine when to dispatch law enforcement or other personnel to investigate unusual activity
• Maintain radio/alarm activity records/logs, including dates, times, and results of communications
• Prepare completed reports
• Issue and retrieve government issued keys and/or identification cards
• Maintain accountability of Police Officer badges issued and all associated logs
• Monitor and receive routine and emergency calls from various sources requiring police, fire, medical or other emergency services
• Maintain contact with law enforcement units and monitor/direct responses to security and life safety communications
• Operate a variety of communications equipment, telephones, and computer systems to support routine and emergency operations
• Perform system checks on dispatch center equipment, troubleshoot systems, and resolve issues
• Conduct equipment inventories and complete records and logs
• Enter, update, and retrieve information from computer systems/databases
• Use state and National Crime Information Computer (NCIC) to access sensitive law enforcement information
• Enter or update regional and national records
• Compile and prepare reports related to events occurring in the police control center
• Complete vehicle registration tasks and issue decals and permits

Requirements

• Knowledge of security or law enforcement objectives and programs
• Experience carrying out support tasks related to law enforcement and security administration
• Experience monitoring and responding to physical alarm systems and security cameras
• Experience dispatching officers
• Experience monitoring computers for video surveillance
• Experience maintaining reports and logs
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends, holidays, day shift, and night shift (24/7 coverage)
• Ability to respond to work upon request for emergencies

Qualifications

• 4 years of education above the high school level, or equivalent combination of post high school education and experience
• 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-4 level in Federal service related to security or law enforcement

Skills

* Required skills