This position resides within the Police & Security Service at the Alaska VA Healthcare Center in Anchorage Alaska. Performing administrative and communication support work related to law enforcement and physical security programs. This is an open continuous announcement. Applicants will be accepted on a ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered. The close date for this announcement is September 30th, 2026.
Duties include but are not limited to: Coordinate radio and telephonic communications during normal and emergency operations. Monitors alarms and SSTV. Conduct alarm audits and equipment inventories, complete records and other logs. Perform or monitor standardized aspects of established security program operations such as establishing and maintaining security records of operating an established PACS and identification system. Proficiency in interpersonal communications, as well as the ability to sustain emotional and mental stability while under pressure of handling procedures related to emergency situations. Protect and maintain printed and electronic files containing sensitive data in accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, the VA Records Control Schedule and other applicable laws, federal regulations, VA statutes and policy and VHA Police. Ensure work of the service conforms to appropriate directives and reflects favorably upon the service. Must be trained and certified on the operation and use of APSIN and NCIC law enforcement systems. Complete initial VA Link and Entry Controller training facilitated by 673 SFS Training Section. Complete 20 days of On-The-Job training (OJT) with a certified entry controller. Work Schedule: 12 hours shift, Panama schedule rotating days and nights. Position Description/PD#: Security Assistant/PD50329a Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized
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. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Rachael.Seath@va.gov 253-582-8440 X75638
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