Security Assistant

Quick Facts

• Role: Security Assistant

• Focus: Monitor and respond to physical security equipment, alarms, and dispatch-center communications

• Work schedule: Full-time with varying shifts (including off-tours/rotating shifts)

Description

The Security Assistant supports police service operations by monitoring physical security systems and responding to alarms and access events. You will manage emergency and routine communications, perform system checks and troubleshooting for dispatch-center equipment, maintain accurate logs and records, and support coordination with law enforcement during incidents. The position also includes travel for training.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to security alarms; analyze access patterns and manage user permissions

• Remotely open and secure doors during routine and emergency operations

• Dispatch law enforcement or other personnel as needed

• Maintain radio/alarm activity records and prepare reports

• Issue and retrieve keys/identification cards; maintain accountability of police officer badges

• Monitor and coordinate emergency and routine calls for police, fire, medical, and other services

• Perform communications monitoring and dispatch via radio/phone and other circuits

• Coordinate with federal, state, and local law enforcement officials during emergencies

• Conduct system checks, troubleshoot issues, and resolve problems when possible

• Perform equipment inventories and maintain records/logs

• Enter, update, and retrieve information in computer systems/databases

• Use state and NCIC access to support investigations and field operations

• Compile event reports for police control center operations

• Complete vehicle registration tasks and issue decals and permits

Requirements

• U.S. citizen

• Complete all required hiring steps including an online assessment

• Selective Service registration required for eligible males

• Subject to background/security investigation

• Complete online onboarding and provide acceptable identification (REAL ID compliant)

• Seasonal influenza vaccination is required

• Able to serve the 1-year probationary period

• Meet minimum qualifications by the closing date (specialized experience and/or education)

Benefits

A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is provided; eligibility depends on the position type and whether the role is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.