Police Officer

Veterans Health Administration

Missoula (MT)

On-site

USD 56,000 - 73,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration seeks a Police Officer to perform a full range of law enforcement duties within the VA healthcare system, enforcing regulations, providing security, and maintaining public safety on VA property.

The role involves investigations, arrests, report writing, briefings with local courts, and coordination with prosecutors; you may be assigned to other related services and locations as needed.

Qualifications

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
Education recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be used to qualify for Federal employment.
If using foreign education, a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency must be submitted with transcripts.

Responsibilities

Perform a full range of police duties following rules and procedures for law enforcement and security operations.
Conduct investigations to detect and apprehend violators; analyze facts and identify suspects.
Coordinate with U.S. and other prosecuting attorneys on case development and arrests.
Protect civil rights on VA controlled property; prevent, detect and investigate crimes.
Patrol assigned areas on foot or by vehicle; administer traffic control and emergency response.
Provide basic first aid and CPR; prepare shift activity reports; perform other related duties.

Skills

Law enforcement

Investigations

Patrol

First aid / CPR

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This 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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Conducts long and short term investigations to detect and apprehend individuals for violating laws; Analyzes facts to identify suspects and develop case information; Coordinates with U.S.

and other prosecuting attorneys on case development to perform arrests and prosecutions; Full range of investigative work that is typical of Detectives; 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; Assists citizens in emergency situations; and Performs other related duties as assigned.

Designated Drug-Testing Position: 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 to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received. Work Schedule: Rotating shifts based on the needs of Police Services.

Candidates must be willing to work weekends, irregular work hours and extended hours if determined by the needs of the service. Furthermore, candidates must be willing to be placed, detailed, or temporarily assigned to other related services and/or locations, if necessary. Physical Conditions: Much of the work involves on-site work requiring prolonged walking over flat and even surfaces, working in confined spaces, crouching, bending, crawling, standing, and climbing.

The work requires outside exposure to all temperatures and loud noise. Also requires moderate to arduous physical exertion and possible exposure to personal danger, that may include apprehending and physically restraining subjects. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Police Officer/PD99268S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level. 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: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $56247 – $73121/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-11.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.