Police Officer
As a VA Police Officer the primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Enforcement of Federal law and VA regulations. Protection of personnel, government and private property, and civil rights of individuals. Conduct preliminary investigations of incidents ranging from violation of policy to a major felony, and the preservation of a peaceful environment of the facility. Investigate complaints, obtain and properly process evidence, seek witnesses, interview complainants, victims, witnesses, suspects, etc. Obtain witness statements and prepare cases for prosecution by Federal, State or City prosecutors. Use basic police skills in patrol of hospital buildings and grounds. Observe all activity occurring at the hospital and is constantly alert to acts of a suspicious nature. Respond immediately to reports of a crime or crime in-progress. Conduct crime scene assessments. Intervene to abort criminal acts or to investigate and initiate appropriate actions. Make arrests, detain suspects who may be resisting arrest, subdue individuals when necessary, and process arrested persons through incarceration procedures. Respond to fire alarms in the medical center taking appropriate action to save lives, and property until help arrives, and report safety violations to appropriate officials. Respond to disturbances in progress; subdue individuals who may present a threat to themselves or others, using only the amount of physical force necessary and weapon employment as prescribed. Testify in courts of law as arresting officer or witness. Provide safety escort for people during tours of darkness when needed. Maintain a high state of physical condition, care for and wear uniform in accordance with established procedures. Work Schedule:
Various Tours Position Description Title/PD#:
Police Officer/PD1816 Physical Requirements:
Requires regular and recurring physical exertion, long hours of standing, walking, driving and similar activities. Police officer must respond to alarms, pursue, participate in training activities, climb stairs and walk during assigned foot patrols in and around large buildings, campus, and other settings. Agility, dexterity, and strength are need to pursue, apprehend, and detain uncooperative suspects. On regular and recurring basis, the work requires strenuous exertion, physically restraining disorderly individuals to prevent harm to self and others. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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-6 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-5 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. 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 and as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-5 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Experience that provided 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. 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:
Knowledge & understanding of crime prevention Knowledge & understanding of Law Enforcement Knowledge & understanding of Veteran Centered Policing Knowledge & understanding of training & tactics Knowledge & understanding of Emergency Response 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.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Enforcement of Federal law and VA regulations. Protection of personnel, government and private property, and civil rights of individuals. Conduct preliminary investigations of incidents ranging from violation of policy to a major felony, and the preservation of a peaceful environment of the facility. Investigate complaints, obtain and properly process evidence, seek witnesses, interview complainants, victims, witnesses, suspects, etc. Obtain witness statements and prepare cases for prosecution by Federal, State or City prosecutors. Use basic police skills in patrol of hospital buildings and grounds. Observe all activity occurring at the hospital and is constantly alert to acts of a suspicious nature. Respond immediately to reports of a crime or crime in-progress. Conduct crime scene assessments. Intervene to abort criminal acts or to investigate and initiate appropriate actions. Make arrests, detain suspects who may be resisting arrest, subdue individuals when necessary, and process arrested persons through incarceration procedures. Respond to fire alarms in the medical center taking appropriate action to save lives, and property until help arrives, and report safety violations to appropriate officials. Respond to disturbances in progress; subdue individuals who may present a threat to themselves or others, using only the amount of physical force necessary and weapon employment as prescribed. Testify in courts of law as arresting officer or witness. Provide safety escort for people during tours of darkness when needed. Maintain a high state of physical condition, care for and wear uniform in accordance with established procedures. Work Schedule:
Various Tours Position Description Title/PD#:
Police Officer/PD1816 Physical Requirements:
Requires regular and recurring physical exertion, long hours of standing, walking, driving and similar activities. Police officer must respond to alarms, pursue, participate in training activities, climb stairs and walk during assigned foot patrols in and around large buildings, campus, and other settings. Agility, dexterity, and strength are need to pursue, apprehend, and detain uncooperative suspects. On regular and recurring basis, the work requires strenuous exertion, physically restraining disorderly individuals to prevent harm to self and others. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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-6 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-5 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. 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 and as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-5 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Experience that provided 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. 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:
Knowledge & understanding of crime prevention Knowledge & understanding of Law Enforcement Knowledge & understanding of Veteran Centered Policing Knowledge & understanding of training & tactics Knowledge & understanding of Emergency Response 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.
- Department:
0083 Police - Salary Range:
$37,843 to $49,200 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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