- Position Title
- Security Assistant (Temporary Not to Exceed 1 year)
- Agency
- Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBAU-10904138-20-MAA Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, September 3, 2020 to Thursday, September 10, 2020
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current permanent Federal employee from an agency other than Department of Veterans Affairs?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
4.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of Veterans Affairs? If yes, confirm:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
2.
Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
Assessment 1
Select the appropriate answer to the following questions based on your level of education and experience that demonstrates you meet the minimum requirements for this position.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Are you proficient in spoken and written English?
2.
GS-06: Do you possess at least 52 weeks (1 year) of experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-05) level directly related to the position being filled, as defined in this vacancy announcement under the "Qualifications Required" section? Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Operate a variety of communication and security equipment, Monitor the operation of all communication/security equipment and coordinate appropriate maintenance as needed, Maintain accurate records/logs of radio/alarm activity.
Time-in-Grade Restriction - Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks (1 year) must also meet time-in-grade requirements. For this vacancy, applicants must have held grade GS-05 or higher for at least a year to be eligible for the GS-06 grade level of this position. The grade must have been held in the Federal service but may have been in any occupation; OR have a preference eligibility that allows them to skip the time-in-grade restriction (supporting documentation required prior to vacancy closure).
3.
Please select the response below that most accurately describes you.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Receives and complies information from various sources related for police and emergency incidents
5.
Takes appropriate action regarding fire, intrusion, duress and hold-up alarms, and directs patrol responses.
6.
Notifies responsible personnel depending on the type of incident or request.
7.
Monitors and directs police officer response to emergency and non-emergency criminal activity.
8.
Responsible for the operation of SSTV systems.
9.
Responsible for the operation of phones and alarm systems.
10.
Responsible for the operation of card lock systems.
11.
Operates and maintains the electronic fingerprinting system associated with the PIV system.
12.
Operates the NCIC terminal.
13.
Operates hand-held radios.
14.
Operates and manages the vehicle registration system for parking permits.
15.
Operates and maintains all communication/security and related electronic equipment.
16.
Protects data in accordance with HIPPA.
17.
Operates a wide variety of communication systems and related security equipment.
18.
Receives and transmits messages as a subscriber to NCIC, for auto registration checks, both interstate and intrastate.
19.
Requests wanted person or stolen article data and criminal history record checks.
20.
Enters data into NCIC of stolen government property.
21.
Sends and receives messages via the National Crime Information Center Computer Terminal (NCIC).
22.
Work rapidly and accurately under pressure of time and amid distractions.
23.
Works with Microsoft Office.
24.
Compiles and prepares reports related to events occurring.
25.
Maintains accurate radio/alarm activity records/logs.
26.
Provides immediate and courteous assistance to patients, visitors, and employees.
27.
Receives various phone calls that have to be handled in a sensitive nature.
28.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.