Supervisory Police Officer
- Incumbent delegates authority for the enforcement of Federal statues in the physical protection of all personnel and property, the protection of the civil rights of all persons, and the preservation of safe, secure, and peaceful environment requisite to medical treatment initiatives on all property owned and/or under the control of the Department of Veterans Affairs -The incumbent is responsible on a regular and recurring basis for providing guidance to other facility managers and/or upper management officials in all aspects of security and law enforcement activity at these complex integrated facilities. The incumbent plans and advises on security needs and problems, interprets Departmental security guidelines, and issues instructions on methods and procedures for application of these initiatives. In performing these functions the Police Chief demonstrates sustained proficiency in the acquisition of all security systems involved in surveillance activities, photographic identification and access control, as well as alarms. -The incumbent is responsible for the overall management of all enforcement activities in that he/she is the highest technical authority at the facilities and must provide leadership in the implementation of these initiatives, promoting and negotiating polices, while also demonstrating decision making capabilities that reflect understanding of complex and sometimes sensitive issues. -The incumbent plans and directs the Healthcare Systems on going security and crime prevention programs by directing unannounced vulnerability surveys throughout the facilities and the periodic analysis of crimes occurring at and contiguous to the facilities so as to make timely decisions to correct perceived weaknesses. The Police Chiefs primary objective in the functional area of responsibility is to deter crime. If his deterrent effort fails, incumbent must take a positive stance while exercising direction and control over investigations into criminal activities so as to ensure the legally and technically correct handling of offenders. The incumbent's judgment in these areas of responsibility must remain reflective of management goals in the effective, uninterrupted delivery of coordinated medical care programs. -The incumbent continuously applies his/her comprehensive knowledge of security and law enforcement requirements to review, evaluate and recommend policy on police equipment and weapons, illegal drug activity and adverse media coverage. -The incumbent is responsible for day-to-day operation of the Police and Security Section and the overall management of the Medical Center security, by the development of program goals, independently and/or jointly with higher management. -The Police Chief determines the need for and the development of organizational skills. -Determines resource needs, allocates resources in determining security deficiencies and weaknesses, and takes or recommends corrective action. -Coordinates program efforts with internal activities and/or with activities of other agencies. -Incumbent meets daily with tope management officials and deals with other managers within the Healthcare System community. Resolves problems regarding law enforcement matters affecting management. -Responsible for completing Network Directives to include sharing of resources, training and investigative initiatives. -Responsible on a recurring basis for providing advice, guidance and assistance to the Integrated Network, Police and Security Service/Section Chiefs and to management officials of other VAMC's and installations within the Network on all aspects of security and law enforcement activities. Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday from 8:
00am to 4:
30pm. Shift can change based on agency needs. Compressed/Flexible:
Not available. Telework:
Not available. Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Supervisory Police Officer/PD07905 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not authorized. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/30/2020. 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. For a GS-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-10. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-10 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
ArrestCommunicationsCriminal LawDecision MakingEducation and TrainingIncident ManagementLeadershipOrganizational Awareness 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. Physical Requirements:
The incumbent must undergo and pass an annual physical for Police Officers in accordance with VA Directive and Handbook 0730. Since the duties of this position are exacting and responsible, and involve activities under trying circumstances, the incumbent must possess emotional and mental stability. He/she is confronted daily with physical demands, such as responding to emergency situations. This includes moderate to arduous physical exertion; the ability to run, climb multiple stairs, lifting disabled or injured individuals, crawling, crouching and standing for long periods of rime. The incumbent, on a reoccurring basis is required to use his/her physical ability to restrain violent person(s) using unarmed defensive tactics. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/. LAUTENBERG AMENDEMENT:
This position authorizes the incumbent to carry a firearm. Any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition (Title 18, U.S.C., Section 922(g)(91)). Candidates who have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence are not qualified for this position. Candidates under consideration will be required to certify whether they have ever been convicted of such an offense. False or fraudulent information provided by candidates is criminally punishable by fine or imprisonment (Title 18, U.S.C., Section 1001). ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR POLICE OFFICER POSITION:
1. Applicants must possess a current, valid 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. 2. VA Police Officers must be able to achieve and maintain mandatory firearm qualification/certification. 3. New VA Police Officers are required to attend and successfully pass an 10-week course at the VA Law Enforcement Training Center in Little Rock, Arkansas within 90 days of entry on duty. 4. A character investigation may be conducted on applicants selected for employment. The purpose of such an investigation is to secure evidence of the candidate's honesty, integrity, general character, and loyalty to the U.S. Government. 5. A medical examination is required. The duties of these positions require moderate to arduous physical exertion and/or duties of a hazardous nature. The following medical requirements apply to all applicants:
good near and distant vision, ability to distinguish basic colors, and ability to hear the conversational voice. 6. Applicants and employees must have the capacity to perform the essential functions of the position without risk to themselves or others. Applicants and employees must possess emotional and mental stability. A psychological examination is required. In most instances, a specific medical condition or impairment will not automatically disqualify an applicant or employee. A medical condition or impairment is disqualifying only if the condition, for good medical reason, precludes assignment to or warrants restriction from the duties of the specific position. IMPORTANT NOTES:
(1) As a condition of employment, must qualify to be issued a firearm and semi-annually with assigned firearm, annually with an expandable Straight Baton (MEB), maintain a valid State or Commonwealth Driver's License and pass annual physical and Psychological assessment. Applicants must be able to possess firearms under the terms of the Gun Control Act of 1968, as amended (18 U.S.C. 922(g)(9).
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Monday through Friday from 8:
00am to 4:
30pm. Shift can change based on agency needs. Compressed/Flexible:
Not available. Telework:
Not available. Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Supervisory Police Officer/PD07905 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not authorized. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/30/2020. 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. For a GS-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-10. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-10 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
ArrestCommunicationsCriminal LawDecision MakingEducation and TrainingIncident ManagementLeadershipOrganizational Awareness 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. Physical Requirements:
The incumbent must undergo and pass an annual physical for Police Officers in accordance with VA Directive and Handbook 0730. Since the duties of this position are exacting and responsible, and involve activities under trying circumstances, the incumbent must possess emotional and mental stability. He/she is confronted daily with physical demands, such as responding to emergency situations. This includes moderate to arduous physical exertion; the ability to run, climb multiple stairs, lifting disabled or injured individuals, crawling, crouching and standing for long periods of rime. The incumbent, on a reoccurring basis is required to use his/her physical ability to restrain violent person(s) using unarmed defensive tactics. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/. LAUTENBERG AMENDEMENT:
This position authorizes the incumbent to carry a firearm. Any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition (Title 18, U.S.C., Section 922(g)(91)). Candidates who have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence are not qualified for this position. Candidates under consideration will be required to certify whether they have ever been convicted of such an offense. False or fraudulent information provided by candidates is criminally punishable by fine or imprisonment (Title 18, U.S.C., Section 1001). ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR POLICE OFFICER POSITION:
1. Applicants must possess a current, valid 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. 2. VA Police Officers must be able to achieve and maintain mandatory firearm qualification/certification. 3. New VA Police Officers are required to attend and successfully pass an 10-week course at the VA Law Enforcement Training Center in Little Rock, Arkansas within 90 days of entry on duty. 4. A character investigation may be conducted on applicants selected for employment. The purpose of such an investigation is to secure evidence of the candidate's honesty, integrity, general character, and loyalty to the U.S. Government. 5. A medical examination is required. The duties of these positions require moderate to arduous physical exertion and/or duties of a hazardous nature. The following medical requirements apply to all applicants:
good near and distant vision, ability to distinguish basic colors, and ability to hear the conversational voice. 6. Applicants and employees must have the capacity to perform the essential functions of the position without risk to themselves or others. Applicants and employees must possess emotional and mental stability. A psychological examination is required. In most instances, a specific medical condition or impairment will not automatically disqualify an applicant or employee. A medical condition or impairment is disqualifying only if the condition, for good medical reason, precludes assignment to or warrants restriction from the duties of the specific position. IMPORTANT NOTES:
(1) As a condition of employment, must qualify to be issued a firearm and semi-annually with assigned firearm, annually with an expandable Straight Baton (MEB), maintain a valid State or Commonwealth Driver's License and pass annual physical and Psychological assessment. Applicants must be able to possess firearms under the terms of the Gun Control Act of 1968, as amended (18 U.S.C. 922(g)(9).
- Department:
0083 Police - Salary Range:
$79,533 to $103,397 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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