Security Assistant

About the opportunity

This position is located within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Security and Preparedness (OSP), Field Operations Division, VA Police Service, at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center. The Security Assistant performs alarm and access monitoring, assesses on-scene behavior, operates visitor management and parking registration programs, and monitors emergency communications. Duties include handling routine and emergency calls, dispatching personnel, operating communications equipment, and entering information into sensitive databases. The work schedule is Saturday through Wednesday, 3:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. This is an on-site position requiring a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period upon appointment.

Salary and benefits

• Annual salary ranging from $42,507 to $55,259 per year
• Comprehensive federal benefits package including health, retirement, and leave programs
• Credit for job-related non-federal experience or active duty military service may be considered for annual leave accrual rates

Who can apply?

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement
• Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-04 grade level (e.g., entering and retrieving data from sensitive databases, monitoring security and life safety communications, compiling police control center reports, and utilizing law enforcement systems)
• OR Education: Successfully completed at least 4 years of education above high school in any field in an accredited business, secretarial, technical, junior college, college, or university
• OR Combination: A combination of post-high school education beyond the second year and experience to meet total qualification requirements
• Must participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program as a condition of employment

Required documents

• Resume (maximum two pages in length to comply with the Merit Hiring Plan)
• Transcript (required if qualifying based on education)
• SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (required for current or former Federal employees to demonstrate time-in-grade eligibility)
• DD-214 or Statement of Service (required if claiming Veterans' Preference)
• SF-15 'Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference' along with required proof (if applicable)
• Disability Letter (Schedule A or VA, if applicable)
• Cover letter or other supporting documents if applicable

When to apply

• Date posted: September 1, 2026
• Application close date: September 8, 2026, at 11:59 PM (ET)

How to apply

• Read the entire announcement and instructions carefully before beginning
• Create a USAJOBS account or log in to an existing account
• Prepare a resume that is two pages or less in length
• Complete the initial online application questionnaire
• Upload required supporting documents such as your resume and transcripts
• Submit the complete application package via USAJOBS by the closing date of September 8, 2026
• Complete any required online USA Hire Assessments via the unique access link provided after application submission within the specified deadline

Additional information

• The work schedule for this position is Saturday through Wednesday, 3:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
• This is not a virtual position and requires on-site work in Chillicothe, Ohio.
• Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer.
• Selected applicants will be subject to a background and security investigation and an online onboarding process.