Security Assistant (Verifying Official)

Defense Logistics Agency•Richmond, VA
•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as a Verifying Official (VO) operating DEERS/RAPIDS workstations. The role involves managing personally identifiable information for individuals in the DEERS database, generating Common Access Cards (CAC) and Uniform Services Identification (USID) Cards for various eligible personnel. Additionally, the Security Assistant operates the installation’s electronic security system (ESS), screens customers for eligibility to enter the installation, and supports physical security and law enforcement programs by producing analytical reports related to ID card issuance and lost or stolen credentials.

Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination.
  • Non-Exempt (Fair Labor Standards Act - FLSA).
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
  • Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities.
  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector.
  • Creditable specialized experience includes: Issuing badges, passes, or other forms to authorize access.
  • Creditable specialized experience includes: Enter personal identifiable data into electronic systems.
  • Creditable specialized experience includes: Verify the legitimacy of identification documents.

Nice To Haves

  • Graduate education may be credited if directly related to the work of the position.

Responsibilities

  • Serves as a Verifying Official (VO) operating DEERS/RAPIDS workstations.
  • Adds, updates, retrieves, displays, transmits, and stores personally identifiable information on individuals in the DEERS database.
  • Generates the Common Access Card (CAC) for eligible military, civilian, contractor, Guard/Reserve, and foreign military personnel.
  • Generates the Uniform Services Identification (USID) Card for eligible individuals including retired military, military dependents, foreign nationals, volunteers, and others.
  • Operates the installation’s electronic security system (ESS).
  • Greets customers and determines their eligibility to enter the installation.
  • Supports installation physical security and law enforcement programs by producing analytical reports pertaining to ID card issuance and lost or stolen identification credentials.

Benefits

  • A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
  • As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
  • Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
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