Security Assistant (Police Dispatcher)
Major Duties:
Receives and compiles information from various sources relating to police and emergency incidents. Conducts driver's license inquiries, criminal history checks, and wants/warrants checks on individuals at the request of officers. Furnishes information to persons regarding Police Service policies and Regulations for the purpose of preventing infractions of Regulation and preventing unnecessary police responses. Assists outside law enforcement officers on official business. Receives emergency calls and dispatches appropriate personnel to the calls. Ensures the orderly flow of communication between the police operations office, the Chief's office, and the uniformed patrol officers. Makes facility-wide overhead announcements during medical and missing persons emergencies. Operates a variety of communications equipment, such as computers, alarm processors, radio consoles, SSTV system, remote controllers, and more. Compiles and prepares reports relating to events occurring in the operation of the police operations office for dissemination of the completed product to various supervisors, department heads, and top management officials for coordination of emergency situations. Operates databases and systems related to the NJDMV, Report Executive, and the National Crime Information Center (NCIC). Monitors the operation of all communication/security, fire alarm panels and related electronic equipment daily. Maintains digital Desk Journal documenting all police actions that is regularly used and subject to review in court cases, administrative actions, and other legal cases. Work Schedule:
Rotational schedule that includes days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays to support the VA Mission. Telework:
Not Available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Security Assistant / 91193-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/18/2020. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
At least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-4) in the Federal Service that has given me the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of this position. Specialized experience is possessing administrative and/or clerical skills and having practical knowledge of specific security objectives., programs, methods, and procedures in carrying out support tasks related to security administration; working knowledge of federal, agency, or local policies and procedures related to suitability/security requirements and determinations for individuals assigned to facilities; understanding of rules governing the use of radio frequencies, transmission, storage, and divulgence of information received via radio and through National Crime Information Center (NCIC) etc. NOTE:
Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. OR, SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR
Experience:
Possess a successfully completed four (4) years of education above the high school level in any field which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite. This education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. NOTE:
If you select this option, you must submit a copy of your transcript with your application. Education cannot be credited without documentation. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) OR, COMBINATION OF EDUCATION &
Experience:
Equivalent combination of successfully completed post-high school education (beyond the second year) and specialized experience, as described above, to meet the total experience requirements for this grade level of GS-5. This education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. NOTE:
If you select this option, you must submit a copy of your transcript with your application. Education cannot be credited without documentation. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers, books, small parts; or driving an automobile, etc. No special physical demands are required to perform the work. The mental stress however is much more demanding then the physical stress, because of the split second decisions that must be made to prioritize and process information an occasionally dealing with difficult or excited persons. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Receives and compiles information from various sources relating to police and emergency incidents. Conducts driver's license inquiries, criminal history checks, and wants/warrants checks on individuals at the request of officers. Furnishes information to persons regarding Police Service policies and Regulations for the purpose of preventing infractions of Regulation and preventing unnecessary police responses. Assists outside law enforcement officers on official business. Receives emergency calls and dispatches appropriate personnel to the calls. Ensures the orderly flow of communication between the police operations office, the Chief's office, and the uniformed patrol officers. Makes facility-wide overhead announcements during medical and missing persons emergencies. Operates a variety of communications equipment, such as computers, alarm processors, radio consoles, SSTV system, remote controllers, and more. Compiles and prepares reports relating to events occurring in the operation of the police operations office for dissemination of the completed product to various supervisors, department heads, and top management officials for coordination of emergency situations. Operates databases and systems related to the NJDMV, Report Executive, and the National Crime Information Center (NCIC). Monitors the operation of all communication/security, fire alarm panels and related electronic equipment daily. Maintains digital Desk Journal documenting all police actions that is regularly used and subject to review in court cases, administrative actions, and other legal cases. Work Schedule:
Rotational schedule that includes days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays to support the VA Mission. Telework:
Not Available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Security Assistant / 91193-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/18/2020. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
At least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-4) in the Federal Service that has given me the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of this position. Specialized experience is possessing administrative and/or clerical skills and having practical knowledge of specific security objectives., programs, methods, and procedures in carrying out support tasks related to security administration; working knowledge of federal, agency, or local policies and procedures related to suitability/security requirements and determinations for individuals assigned to facilities; understanding of rules governing the use of radio frequencies, transmission, storage, and divulgence of information received via radio and through National Crime Information Center (NCIC) etc. NOTE:
Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. OR, SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR
Experience:
Possess a successfully completed four (4) years of education above the high school level in any field which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite. This education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. NOTE:
If you select this option, you must submit a copy of your transcript with your application. Education cannot be credited without documentation. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) OR, COMBINATION OF EDUCATION &
Experience:
Equivalent combination of successfully completed post-high school education (beyond the second year) and specialized experience, as described above, to meet the total experience requirements for this grade level of GS-5. This education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. NOTE:
If you select this option, you must submit a copy of your transcript with your application. Education cannot be credited without documentation. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers, books, small parts; or driving an automobile, etc. No special physical demands are required to perform the work. The mental stress however is much more demanding then the physical stress, because of the split second decisions that must be made to prioritize and process information an occasionally dealing with difficult or excited persons. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
- Department:
0086 Security Clerical and Assistance - Salary Range:
$36,301 to $47,194 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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