Security Assitant

• You will monitor Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) screens for unauthorized activity/activation based on images displayed.
• You will monitor and operate a Mass Notification System (MNS) to ensure proper dissemination of emergency mass notification messages and ensure proper operation of system.
• You will maintain alarm control log of all alarm conditions to include setting resetting activation and deactivation to ensure alarms are not malfunctioning.
• You will utilize Symmetry Security Management System to monitor troubleshoot manage and control site security electronic systems.
• You will operate a variety of office automation equipment including copy machines facsimile machines networked computers laser printers shredders scanners and other electronic equipment.
• You will ensure call rosters on key personnel are accurate and maintain complete and accurate listing of all Fire/Smoke alarm boxes.

• Must be a US Citizen. Must be 18 years of age. Must be able to read write and speak English.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities visit
• Generally current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD) the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final SECRET security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• You must possess and maintain a valid state drivers license and be able to maintain a U.S. Government emergency vehicle license.
• This position is subject to work an uncommon tour including nights weekends and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours and rotating shifts will be required.
• You must meet the qualifications and be certified to carry a firearm. You will need to maintain firearm proficiency.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. You will be required to sign a DD-Form-2760 Qualification to possess firearms or ammunition.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• You must pass a medical evaluation and pass periodic re-tests as required.
• Work regularly includes assignment to a rotating shift including weekends and holidays. Overtime may be required.
• You must complete the MCESS Training as provided by the physical security section.
• This is a Department of Navy Drug Testing Designated Position (TDP). Required to undergo pre-employment urinalysis requirements and sustainment drug testing.
• You must satisfactorily pass the Police Applicant Suitability Review (PASR) Investigation.

GS-07: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-06 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Performing administrative office security support monitoring and troubleshooting electronic security systems intrusion detection systems alarms mass notification and closed circuit television systems.

GS-06: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: performing clerical and administrative duties such as preparing and maintaining security files and records drafting routine correspondence relating to security and providing customer service in support of security programs (e.g. security systems Intrusion Detection Systems alarm mass notification CCTV systems).

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
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