VA
$40,736 – $52,957
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 3, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This is a security dispatcher role at a Veterans Health Administration medical center, responsible for monitoring alarm systems, managing access controls, and coordinating emergency responses across the facility. The position suits someone with administrative and law enforcement support experience who can work a rotating 12-hour shift schedule and handle high-pressure situations involving security incidents and medical emergencies.
Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- One year of specialized experience in security, law enforcement support, or administrative work equivalent to GS-4 level, OR four years of post-secondary education, OR a combination of both
- Federal employee time-in-grade requirement if currently employed (52 weeks at GS-4 for this GS-5 position)
- Willing to work rotating 12-hour shifts (6am-6pm and 6pm-6am), weekends, and compressed schedule rotating every two months
- Practical knowledge of security systems, law enforcement procedures, and emergency response protocols