Security Assistant (Office Automation)

TACOM•Anniston Army Depot, AL

24d•Onsite

About The Position

The Security Assistant (Office Automation) position is with the Anniston Army Depot in Anniston, Alabama. The depot is the largest employer in Calhoun County, with approximately 5,000 employees. The role supports security operations by monitoring sensitive areas, documenting and accounting for weapons and ammunition, conducting security evaluations, managing access credentials, and maintaining security and administrative keys. The position requires one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service. Applicants must meet an eligible employment authority category. Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination following a background investigation. Successful pre-placement and random drug testing are required. The employee must complete training and obtain and maintain a government credit card for official purchases. U.S. citizenship is required, and direct deposit is required. A one-year probationary period may apply.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service, including security assistant work supporting multiple security disciplines; planning, directing, and coordinating installation access control; administering Army regulations and standard operating procedures for a Badge and Vehicle Registration office; and using automation equipment and software for administrative or clerical work.
Applicants must qualify under at least one of the listed employment authority categories.
Applicants who held a General Schedule position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-07).
Successful completion of a pre-placement drug test and random drug testing thereafter.
Complete required training and obtain and maintain a government credit card for official purchases.
Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
Direct deposit of pay is required.
Appointment may require a background investigation and suitability or fitness determination.
A one-year probationary period may be required.

Responsibilities

Monitor sensitive computers, keyboard terminal printers, and closed-circuit televisions to observe activities in sensitive areas.
Document, maintain, issue, and account for weapons and ammunition.
Evaluate and perform security surveys and evaluations.
Prevent unauthorized or inadvertent entry into limited areas.
Issue badges, access passes, or credentials based on valid requirements or requests, electronically and in person.
Maintain and issue security and administrative keys.
Perform installation access-control support, including planning, directing, and coordinating access control.
Administer Army regulations and standard operating procedures for the Badge and Vehicle Registration office.
Use automation equipment and software to prepare documents, spreadsheets, and correspondence for general administrative and clerical tasks.