About the Job

The VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Police Officer to join our team. As a Police Officer, you will play a critical role in maintaining a safe and secure environment for our patients, visitors, and staff.

About the Company

The VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION is a leading provider of healthcare services to our nation's Veterans. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and services that meet the unique needs of our patients. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional care and service, and we are seeking like-minded individuals to join our team.

Job Summary

The Police Officer will be responsible for performing a full range of police duties, including law enforcement, physical and personal security operations, patrol duties, control desk duty, coordination with local authorities, and crime prevention activities. The Police Officer will also be responsible for protecting the civil rights of all individuals on VA controlled property, preventing, detecting, and investigating crimes, and providing basic first aid and CPR prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel.

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
• Obtains search and arrest warrants
• Arrests violators
• 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

• Valid driver's license
• Complete physical required
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; resume, transcripts, etc.

Qualifications

To meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-6 position, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 grade level in the Federal service (or equivalent pay band), that provided 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.

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. It requires stamina, physical agility, dexterity, and the strength to pursue, apprehend or detain persons who are often uncooperative, assaultive, and/or armed.

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. The work is performed in settings in which there is regular and recurring exposure to moderate to severe discomforts and unpleasantness, such as high temperatures in confined spaces, high temperatures due to mandatory protective personal equipment, or adverse weather conditions during extended periods of traffic and patrol duties.

Work Schedule

Rotating shifts/rotating days 24/7 coverage including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Duration of Detail

To be negotiated (minimum of 2 weeks required not to exceed 6 months).

Compressed/Flexible

Available.

Telework

Not Available.

Virtual

This is not a virtual position.

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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

• Performance Appraisal
• Resume
• SF-50/Notification of Personnel Action

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