Senior Police Officer

4 days ago

Phoenix, Arizona, United States VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION Full time
Job Summary

This position serves as a Senior Police Officer at the Cart T. Hayden VA Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ. The Police Officer performs a full range of police duties by following and executing rules, regulations, or procedures covering law and rules enforcement, physical and personal security operations, patrol duties, control desk duty, coordination with local courts, and/or crime prevention activities for the local jurisdiction.

Key Responsibilities
  • Protects the civil rights of all individuals on VA controlled property;
  • Prevents, detects, and investigates crimes;
  • Patrols assigned areas on foot or by motor vehicle;
  • Subdues persons causing disturbance or who threaten harm to themselves or others;
  • Follows rules/procedures concerning search and seizure of evidence and contraband;
  • Takes charge of significant and catastrophic events;
  • Conducts investigations, apprehensions, and detentions;
  • Obtains search and arrest warrants;
  • Arrests violators;
  • Uses independent judgment in cases where policy is not clear;
  • Provides basic first aid and CPR prior to arrival of emergency medical personnel;
  • Prepares report of activities and events that occurred during shift;
  • Performs traffic control;
  • Assists citizens in emergency situations;
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
  • You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job;
  • All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment;
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959;
  • You may be required to serve a probationary period;
  • Subject to background/security investigation;
  • Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process;
  • Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP);
  • Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP);
  • New VA Police Officers are required to attend an 8-10 week course at the VA Law Enforcement Training Center in Little Rock, Arkansas;
  • A medical examination is required;
  • Must have the capacity to perform the essential functions of the position without risk to themselves or others;
  • Must possess emotional and mental stability;
  • A psychological examination is required;
  • A character investigation will be conducted on applicants selected for employment.
Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/24/2024.

Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

To meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-7 position, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-6 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:

  • A knowledge of a body of basic laws and regulations, law enforcement operations, practices, and techniques and involved responsibility for maintaining order and protecting life and property;
  • Conducting investigations, apprehensions and detentions of persons suspected or convicted of criminal violations;
  • Maintaining order to protect life and property;
  • Taking initial complaints;
  • Interviewing witnesses;
  • Securing a crime scene and conducting limited searches;
  • Responding to emergency situations;
  • Gathering information and preparing reports;
  • Conducting routine patrol, traffic control, and traffic accident investigations.

Note: Creditable specialized experience may have been gained in work on a police force; through service as a military police officer; in work providing visitor protection and law enforcement in parks, forests, or other natural resource or recreational environments; in performing criminal investigative duties; or in other work that provided the required knowledge and skills.

You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:

  • Arrest;
  • Criminal Investigation;
  • First Response;
  • Interpersonal Skills;
  • Public Safety and Security;
  • Security.

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.

Driver's License Requirement: Applicants must possess a valid, unrestricted State driver's license, have a safe driving record, and demonstrate that he or she is medically qualified to operate the appropriate motor vehicle safely.

Firearm Requirement: VA Police Officers are required to carry agency-approved firearms while on duty on VA property. Officers must achieve and maintain qualification/certification with the agency-approved firearms as condition of gaining and continuing employment as a Police Officer.

Physical Requirements: The work requires, on a regular and recurring basis, considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as running, frequent climbing of multiple flights of stairs, and carrying items weighing over 50 pounds.

Work Conditions: The work involves both moderate and high risks and possible endangerment of life or serious injury that requires the exercise of safety precautions and use of personal protective equipment.

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