Police Officer

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Performs a wide variety of duties encompassing investigations and enforcing federal state and local laws pertaining to violations on government property and federally controlled assets.
• Investigates suspicious packages and people which may involve searches and seizures.
• Captures audio and visual evidence.
• Prepare final reports of the investigation including the application of rules of evidence to substantiate conclusions and make recommendations to various parties on administrative actions to be taken.
• Investigates suspected instances of noncompliance with laws rules policy regulations executive orders or other mandatory regulatory requirements by individuals or organizations.
• Monitors until all corrective action(s) and investigations have been completed. Determines facts research investigative reports and documentation obtains evidence assessments and evaluations and performs other investigative tasks. Conducts long- and short-term investigations when solutions cannot be achieved during a normal patrol shift.
• Conducts long-term investigations (several days to several weeks) to detect and apprehend individuals committing acts of violence theft of Federal or personal property for violating laws concerning controlled substances. Evaluates crime prevention programs and recommending changes to reduce opportunities for theft assault illegal entry or other kinds of violations.
• Develop and following leads taking statements and otherwise gathering bits of information and facts.
• Analyzes facts to identify suspects and develop case information for use in pressing charges and bringing suspects to trial.
• Coordinates with U.S. and other prosecuting attorneys on case development and plans to perform arrests and prosecutions.

Work Schedule: Compressed Tour- M-F (10 hour shifts) Will be discussed with supervisor
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Police Officer/PD99268S
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

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. The work involves moderate risk requiring exercise of safety precautions when working around hazardous materials such as toxic gases explosives infectious biological materials and others that pose a moderate risk of exposure.

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• To be considered for this position you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the 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. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• 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.
• 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 identification 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)

As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:

• 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.

Upon completion of your probationary period period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 08/21/2026.

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.

Firearms 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. 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 may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:

• Specialized Experience: For this Police Officer GS-6 position I have at least one (1) full 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. Specialized experience includes 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. Experience as a security guard or corrections officer is generally not qualifying. 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 on your resume and must include job title duties month and year start/end dates AND hour worked per week.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR POLICE OFFICER POSITION:
1. Applicants must possess a current valid State drivers license have a safe driving record and demonstrate that he or she is medically qualified to operate the appropriate motor vehicle safely.
2. Applicants are required to successfully complete a comprehensive medical and psychological examination prior to entering on duty to determine fitness for duty as a Police Officer.
3. Applicants must undergo a background investigation which may include the administration of a polygraph examination.
4. Applicants are required to undergo and successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening test and must submit to random drug testing after employment.
5. New VA Police Officers are required to attend an 8-week course at the VA Law Enforcement Training Center in Little Rock Arkansas. Satisfactory completion of this course is a condition of continued employment.
6. VA Police Officers may be expected to continue irregular duty hours either at the Medical Center local police offices or at court especially during investigations of serious criminal incidents. This type of working schedule may negatively affect or burden family responsibilities.
7. VA Police Officers encounter people experiencing extreme poverty and personal hardship such as separation from family who are difficult hostile or distressed. Investigators also may witness drownings vehicle accidents and other tragedies. VA Police Officers are occasionally exposed to people who carry infectious diseases.

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 Drivers License and pass annual physical and psychosocial 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).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.

For more information on these qualification standards please visit the United States Office of Personnel Managements website at

Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Required Experience:

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