Duties

Summary

The mission of the VA police officer is to serve and protect Veterans, patients, employees, contractors, volunteers, affiliates, visitors, and others who frequent VA facilities. Their safety and security is paramount to ensuring that the VA can successfully fulfill President Lincoln's promise.

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Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Recognizing and determining if a crime is about to be committed, is in the process of being committed, or has already been committed.
• Detaining and/or arresting individuals suspected of committing crimes against the criminal laws of the United States, State of Maryland or local laws.
• Interrogating individuals suspected of committing crimes, interviewing witnesses and obtaining written statements.
• Performing Terry stops, frisks and pat-downs to determine the presence of weapons in the possession of the suspect being interrogated or interviewed.
• Informing suspect individuals about their Miranda rights and Weingarten rights (if appropriate).
• Seeking, detecting, preserving, and protecting evidence and crime scenes.
• Responding to violence calls in the Medical Center and taking appropriate action to stop violent behavior, arresting the violator if a battery has been committed, obtaining emergency medical treatment and restoring the peace.
• Independently conducting crime prevention foot and vehicle patrol for a prescribed patrol area over the course of the shift.
• Issuing Federal Violation Notices, Courtesy Violation Notices (as appropriate) for personally observed violations of the traffic laws, rules, or regulations.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Work Schedule: Full time. Tour to be discussed during interview.
Position Description Title/PD#: Police Officer/16059-A
Physical Requirements: Must satisfy all criteria as required by GS-0083 Police Officer. When performing as a police officer or instructor, the incumbent is required to perform arduous physical exertion under rigorous and unusual conditions. They are required to lift heavy items over 45 pounds; carry items over 45 pounds, push pull, crawl, kneel, repeated bending and climbing for at least 30 minutes at a time and patrol (walk or stand) for 4 hours. The incumbent is required to rapidly respond to assist victims of violence or other emergencies and to intercede in disturbances at the risk of injury to him. They are required to possess the physical agility to subdue violent and disturbed persons and the communicative skill necessary to persuade these persons to cooperate and/or surrender firearms, knives, or other dangerous weapons without injury to themselves or others. Selectee must pass a pre-employment physical.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Supervisory status
No

Promotion Potential
6

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• 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 qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

GS-06 grade level: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the federal service); experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) and other characteristics to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience includes: knowledge of general law enforcement methods and techniques; ability to determine if a crime is about to be committed, is in the process of being committed, or has already been committed and recognizing and protecting the crime scene; ability to perform duties effectively in stressful situations in the field of law enforcement; ability to interpret federal and state statutes and laws, agency regulations, and federal, state and local game laws and regulations; ability to performing law enforcement work involved in the preservation of the peace, the arrest or apprehension of violators and provide assistance to citizens in emergency situations, including the protection of civil rights; and the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

There is no educational substitution for the GS-06 level.

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.

Education

Additional information

The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/ .

Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

If you are unable to apply online view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application .

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. Applicants will be referred in alphabetical order.

Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Other

Drug test required
Yes

Position sensitivity and risk
Moderate Risk (MR)

Trust determination process
Suitability/Fitness

Required Documents

Documents Accepted:

• Cover Letter
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• Disability Letter (VA)
• Resume
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action

Documents Required:

• Resume

Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application.Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted.

Veterans' Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.

Applications are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.