Supervisory Law Enforcement Specialist

US Department of Veterans Affairs; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The VA Police Service within the Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a police officer to provide law enforcement, protective, and investigative services to Veterans, federal employees, and the public at VA facilities nationwide.

Requirements include one year of specialized experience at GS-11 level, extensive training (POST), firearms proficiency, medical examination, Lautenberg compliance, and willingness to travel; applicants must pass drug testing and meet pre-employment requirements.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-11 in the Federal service.
• Experience performing law enforcement patrol duties and responding to emergency incidents.
• Experience preparing police reports and documenting incidents and conducting preliminary investigations.

Responsibilities

• Perform law enforcement patrol duties and respond to incidents on VA facilities.
• Monitor access control measures and respond to security alarms and disturbances.
• Conduct security inspections and assist in investigations as required.

Job description

This position is located within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Security and Preparedness (OSP), Field Operations Division, VA Police Service. The mission of the VA Police Service is to provide law enforcement, protective services, and investigative services to the VA Community, which includes Veterans, federal employees, affiliates, contractors, visitors, and others who receive services, work, or visit VA (VHA, VBA, & NCA) facilities nationwide.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-11) in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience Performing Law Enforcement patrol duties, responding to emergency incidents, and enforcing applicable laws and regulations. Preparing police reports, documenting incidents and conducting preliminary investigations. Performing security inspections, monitoring access control measures, and responding to security alarms and disturbances.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

DRUG TEST REQUIREMENT: Applicant selected for movement into positions covered by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control and must pass urinalysis testing as required before the appointment and periodically after that. The position is subject to random drug testing.

TRAINING:

Incumbent must meet the established experience, basic training, and Inservice training requirements established for the enforcement of police powers. Incumbent must successfully complete the designated, required training, which includes the basic VA Police Officer Standardized Training (POST). Additionally, the selectee must successfully complete the Field Training and Evaluation Program (FTEP) conducted at the selectee's assigned duty location or a different geographic area, and other in-service requirements and weapons qualifications for the enforcement of arrest authority as conferred under 902 authority.

LAW ENFORCEMENT:

This position will possess law enforcement authority under Title 38 of the United States Code, Sections 901 & 902, exercising such authority to provide investigative and law enforcement services to Veterans, Federal employees, and members of the general public located and/or conducting business in government owned or leased properties.

FIREARMS REQUIREMENT:

The incumbent will be required to carry a firearm or firearms while performing the duties of this position. Maintaining firearm proficiency is also mandatory.

LAUTENBERG AMENDMENT:

This position is covered by the 1996 Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968. Persons convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence are not eligible for this position.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL REQUIREMENT:

Prior to appointment, the person selected for this position must be determined physically fit by an authorized government physician to perform strenuous and physically demanding duties, which may include protecting citizens, taking suspects into custody using reasonable physical force in the face of physical resistance, and responding to situations requiring physical agility and quick and legally sufficient decision making. Also successfully pass a pre-employment medical examination (which includes, but is not limited to, vision, hearing, cardiovascular, physical, psychological exam, and mobility of extremities) given by an authorized government physician. This position may be subject to periodic incumbent examinations in the future.

MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATION:

The incumbent must possess and maintain a valid automobile driver's license and be available for frequent travel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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. Also requires moderate to arduous physical exertion and possible exposure to personal danger. Some work is performed in an adequately lighted and climate-controlled office. The position requires exposure to varying climate and environmental conditions, including cold and warm weather conditions and/or exposure to high noise levels and dangerous substances. Appropriate safety practices will always be utilized.

Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following Competencies for this position:

• Conflict Management
• Influencing/Negotiating
• Manages Resources
• Partnering
• Planning and Evaluating

Supervisory Situational Judgment Test

Applicants will be required to complete a Supervisory Situational Judgment Test (SSJT) as part of the assessment process for this position. The SSJT evaluates judgment and decision-making skills that align with relevant competencies, organizational values, and best practices. Assessment results may be used as part of the evaluation, ranking and referral process. This is not a timed test, however, the assessment is expected to take approximately 45 minutes or less to complete. The assessment for this application does not include a cut score for a minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. However, you must answer each item in the assessment.

IMPORTANT:

A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. 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.

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; religious; 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 Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.