Summary
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
- 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
Requirements
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required. Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
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: 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/.