Police Officer

This position will serve as a Police Officer at the Fort Harrison, Montana Veterans Affairs Healthcare 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.

Duties include but are not limited to:

* 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.

* Takes charge of significant and catastrophic events.

* Conducts investigations, apprehensions, and detention.

* Obtains search and arrest warrants.

* Arrests violators.

* Uses independent judgment in cases where policy is not clear.

* 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.

* Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule:

Compressed/Flexible Schedule - 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. 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.

Position Description Title/PD#:
Police Officer/PD99925s and PD99925S

Physical Requirements:

The work requires on a regular and recurring basis, considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as running, frequent climbing of multiple flights of stairs, and carrying items weighing over 50 pounds. It requires stamina, physical agility, dexterity, and the strength to pursue, apprehend or detain persons who are often uncooperative, assaultive, and/or armed.

Promotion Potential:
The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.

Promotion Potential:
The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.