Police Officer

Location: Leeds

The Northampton VA Medical Center will be filling one position serving as Police Officer.

1. Northampton VA Medical Center located at 421 N Main St, Leeds, MA 01053 - Shift TBD (Panama Rotating Schedule) based on facility needs.

NOTE:

At the GS-5 grade level, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence.

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. Major duties and responsibilities 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;

* 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:

Rotating Shifts, Nights, Weekends and Holidays. To be determined by organizational needs.

Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#:
Police Officer/Position Description #04056A

Relocation/Recruitment

Incentives:

May be Authorized.

Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required

Notifications:

* This position is covered by a special rate.

* The incumbent may be required to travel to other VA campuses and CBOC's.

* This position is in the Competitive Service.

* This position is a AFGE Bargaining Unit position.

* Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.