About this role
Job SummaryThis position maintains a uniform presence at VA facilities and interestsnationwide. Enforce laws. Respond to incidents. Conduct investigations. Conduct securityassessments. Monitor alarms and communication centers. Sharing intelligence across VAand among local/state/Federal agencies, protect special events, training staff in preventionand emergency planning efforts.
QualificationsTo qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/04/2026. You may qualify based on your experience as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-05 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: 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. 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/.
Major DutiesThis position is located within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Operations, Security and Preparedness (OSP), Police Service and is responsible for VAs nationwide security, preparedness, and law enforcement operations with primary focus on protective and investigative services at VA Healthcare System. The position prevents, protects, responds to and recovers from acts and incidentsthreatening infrastructure and services and the people who provide and receive VA services.The position primarily exists to provide Veteran centric security, preparedness, andprotection requiring knowledge, skills and abilities to de-escalate situations, respond to crisisand prevent suicide. Major duties include, but are not limited to the following: 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. Performs a wide variety of duties encompassing the enforcement and compliance of federal,state, and local laws on government property and federally controlled assets, with arrestauthority. Takes actions to preserve the peace while protecting federal government facilitiesand personnel. Bears departmental firearms. Serves and executes search and arrest warrants; serves subpoenas and summonses; apprehends wanted persons who are accused of crimes in other jurisdictions. Makes arrests with and without warrants. Supervises federal medical center regulations and policy compliance. Conducts investigations, both administrative and criminal in nature on VA property, and have been granted expanded jurisdiction under 38 USC 902, allowing for investigations nation-wide on property not owned or controlled by the VA. Serves as a member of a Crisis Intervention Team, responding to and recognizing Veteransexperiencing mental health crisis, utilizing advanced de-escalation strategies and knowledge of VA resources to ensure the best possible outcome for our nation's Veterans. Liaisons with other federal, state, and local public safety agencies to conduct training andcommunication networks to increase the effectiveness of Veteran Centric Policing models. Works closely with clinical partners, including Veterans Justice Outreach Coordinators,Suicide Prevention Coordinators, Veteran Crisis Line Responders, and others, to ensure amultidisciplinary response to Veterans in Crisis, both on and off VA-controlled property. Responds to alarms and threats. Responds to large crowds of hostile or agitated individuals. Manage events and maintain safety, security, and order. Work Schedule: Day/ Night / Weekends/ Holidays- Rotating Shifts Telework: This position is NOT authorized for telework. Virtual: This is NOT a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Police Officer/PD99925SRequirementsYou 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 required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required. 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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's 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 interest. In 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.