Police Officer

Summary

This position will serve as a Police Officer at the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System. 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.

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement—03/10/2026. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time‑in‑grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS‑06 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS‑05. The grade may have been in any occupation – but must have been held in the Federal service.

An SF‑50 that shows your time‑in‑grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF‑50 has an effective date within the past year – it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one‑year time‑in‑grade – as required by the announcement. In this instance – you must provide an additional SF‑50 that clearly demonstrates one‑year time‑in‑grade.

Note:

Time‑In‑Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience as described below:
Specialized

Experience:

To meet the minimum qualifications for the GS‑6 position – you must 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.

Driver's License Requirement:
Applicants must possess a valid – unrestricted State driver's license – have a safe driving record – and demonstrate that he or she is medically qualified to operate the appropriate motor vehicle safely. Applicants are required to pass agency Government Vehicle Drivers physical examination.

NOTE:

We cannot accept photographs – therefore; please do not submit a copy of your driver's license with your application package. If an interview is requested – you may be required to provide a copy of your valid state‑issued driver's license.

Firearm 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).

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 in your resume and must include job title – duties – month & year start/end dates AND hours worked per week.

You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Arrest Criminal Investigation First Response Interpersonal Skills Public Safety and Security Security Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience – including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. – Peace Corps – Ameri Corps) and other…