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Security Assistant

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

The VA Police Service in the Office of Security & Preparedness, at the VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System, has one opening for a Security Assistant in Leavenworth, Kansas. The job monitors emergency and alarm calls, watches security cameras, and keeps police records. It is full-time, the schedule is set by leadership, and it uses Direct-Hire Authority, so the usual veterans' preference rules do not apply.

1 vacancy, which may be used to fill additional vacancies

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Displaced federal employeesFederal employees who lost or are losing their job through a reduction in force (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL).
  • Federal employees (competitive service)Current or former federal employees with competitive status (career or career-conditional).
  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

Only U.S. citizens, nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. can apply. The job is open to the public, and also to current competitive-service federal employees and displaced federal employees with career transition priority (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL).

What you would do

  • Monitors alarms and emergency calls and decides when to send police or other help.
  • Enters and retrieves information from computer systems and law enforcement databases.
  • Operates and troubleshoots radios, phones, and security equipment.
  • Writes police reports, logs, and reports for management.
  • Performs monthly alarm checks and reports on each circuit tested.
  • Investigates lost keys, passes, and PIV (federal ID) cards and removes their access.

Do you qualify for GS-5?

With experience: You need one year of specialized experience at least equal to GS-4. Specialized experience means work that matches the job, such as monitoring alarms or security cameras, supporting security or law enforcement tasks, or keeping reports and logs.

With education: Four years of education above high school at an accredited school can replace the experience requirement. You can also combine education and experience, but only education beyond the first 60 semester hours counts toward the experience part.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume, two pages or less, showing job titles, duties, start and end months and years, and hours per week
  • Transcript, if you use education to qualify
  • SF-50 and most recent performance rating, if you apply under CTAP or ICTAP
  • Cover letter (accepted but not stated as required)

How you will be rated: Your application, questionnaire, and USA Hire assessment are rated. You must meet or beat the assessment cut score, and you are not considered if you score below it or do not finish. Overstating your experience or cheating on the assessment can get you removed.

Tips for this job:

  • Make your resume two pages or less and list month and year dates and hours per week for each job, or your experience may not count.
  • If you use education to qualify, send your transcript, because education without it cannot be credited.
  • Finish the USA Hire assessment before the deadline, since a missed or failed assessment removes you from consideration.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time; schedule determined by leadership

Incentives and relocation: None. Relocation and recruitment incentives are not authorized.

Conditions of employment:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Online USA Hire assessment required
  • Background and security investigation
  • Valid ID for the I-9 form; driver's licenses that are not REAL ID compliant are not accepted since May 7, 2025
  • Seasonal influenza vaccination or approved exemption required
  • 1-year probationary period
  • Physical demands are typical for this job; no pre-placement exam expected
  • No criminal history check before a tentative job offer

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$41,400 – $53,821 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-5 · General Schedule
Location
Leavenworth, Kansas
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Security Clerical and Assistance (0086)
Announcement
CBSS-13087639-27-JDW

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