Police Officer

This position will serve as a Police Officer at the Coatesville VA Medical Center in Coatesville, Pennsylvania. 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.

* 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; and

* Assists citizens in emergency situations;

* Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule:

12 Hour shifts 7:00am-7:00pm 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.

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.

Position Description Title/PD#:
Police Officer/PD99637S

This occupation is under a classification consistency review. The outcome of the review may impact the final grade of this position.