Police Officer
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Job Location:
Salisbury, DE - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 48132 - 62566
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
This position will serve as a Police Officer at the VA Salisbury Medical Center in Salisbury NC.
The Police Officer will perform 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.
The Police Officer will perform 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. Serve and protect Veterans patients employees contractors volunteers affiliates visitors and others who frequent VA facilities.
- Protects the civil rights of all individuals on VA controlled property;
- Prevents detect and investigate 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; and
- Assists citizens in emergency situations;
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
NOTE: This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed above represent the full performance level of GS-6. At the GS-5 grade level you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-6. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance availability of higher level work and availability of funds.
Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory qualification and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.
Please be advised this occupation is currently undergoing a classification consistency review that may result in a change in title series and/or grade if determined by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). A consistency review is required for this position as a result of an OPM appeal related to the occupation. A consistency review is the process that involves a classification review of positions performing work that is identical similar or related to an OPM appeal to ensure they are classified consistently and in accordance with OPM standards. If a reduction in grade occurs you could be eligible for grade and/or pay retention.
Work Schedule: 12-hour shifts 0600-1800 or 1800-0600
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Police Officer/PD99637S and PD99925S
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Conditions of employment
- You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
- Designated Drug-Testing Position: 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. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Applicants will not be appointed with a verified positive drug test result.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
- Subject to background/security investigation
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( Effective May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
- your performance and conduct;
- the needs and interests of the agency;
- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
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.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 02/09/2026.
NOTE: Military Police Officer to include having arrest authority in the performance of your duties. When Military service is used to meet the GS-083 minimum Qualification Requirements the applicant must have one of these Qualifying Specialties listed on their DD-214: ARMY- 95B 95C 31A 31B 31D; MARINE CORPS-; AIR FORCE- 3P1-4 3P011 3P031 3P051 3P071 3P0; NAVY-MA.
GS-5 grade level:
- Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-4 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include but are not limited to: work 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. At this level police work must have included patrolling assigned area(s) to enforce laws and ordinances regulate traffic control crowds prevent crimes and/or arrest violators. Experience as a security guard or corrections officer is generally not qualifying. OR
- Substitute education for the experience required for the GS-5 level. Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelors degree in Police Science or a comparable degree program related to the work of the position. This education must have been obtained at an accredited college or university. OR
- Combination of education and experience to qualify at the GS-5 level. Successful completion of a Federal State county or municipal police academy or comparable training course that included at least 40 classroom hours of instruction in police department procedures and methods and local law and regulations to substitute a maximum of 3 months of specialized experience AND possess at least 9 months of specialized experience as identified above.
NOTE: You must provide detailed information of your experience performed. Information such as I was a Patrolman I was a Police Officer for a number of years or I enforced Federal State county and laws is insufficient to determine your qualifications. Experience must be fully documented in your resume and must include job title duties month & year start/end dates AND hours worked per week.
Drivers License Requirement: Applicants must possess a valid unrestricted State drivers license have a safe driving record and demonstrate that he or she is medically qualified to operate the appropriate motor vehicle safely. Applicants are required to pass agency Government Vehicle Drivers physical examination. NOTE: We cannot accept photographs therefore; please do not submit a copy of your drivers license with your application package. If an interview is requested you may be required to provide a copy of your valid state-issued drivers license.
Firearm Requirement: Officers must achieve and maintain qualification/certification with the agency-approved firearms as condition of gaining and continuing employment as a Police Officer. 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).
You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
- Arrest
- Criminal Investigation
- First Response
- Interpersonal Skills
- Public Safety and Security
- Security
Note: Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title duties month and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week.
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.
For more information on these qualification standards please visit the United States Office of Personnel Managements website at
Education
GS-05: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelors degree in Police Science or a comparable degree program related to the work of the position. This education must have been obtained at an accredited college or university.
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges universities schools or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information visit:
Additional information
POLICE OFFICER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- New VA Police Officers are required to attend an 8-10 week course at the VA Law Enforcement Training Center in Little Rock Arkansas. Satisfactory completion of this course is a condition of continued employment.
- 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.
- 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 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. For some positions the loss or impairment of a specific function may be compensated for by the satisfactory use of a prosthesis or mechanical aid. Reasonable accommodation shall also be considered in determining an applicants ability to perform the duties of a position.
- A character investigation will be conducted on applicants selected for employment. The purpose of such an investigation is to secure evidence of the candidates honesty integrity general character and loyalty to the U.S. Government.
- 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 Drivers License and pass annual physical and psychosocial assessments. 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).
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicants criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations Security and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Basic Math
- Computer Operation
- Physical Examinations
- Military Experience
- Law Enforcement
- Suspension Experience
- Tribal Law
- Conflict Management
- Security
- Heavy Lifting
- Public Speaking
- Writing Skills
