Police Officer

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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provided pay range

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$64,908.00/yr - $84,377.00/yr

This position serves as a vital part of the VA Police Services often serving as the face of the VA and as the first person a Veteran or visitor encounters when entering a VA facility. The incumbent provides security and assistance to Veterans - patients - employees - contractors - volunteers - affiliates - visitors - and others who frequent VA facilities daily.

To qualify for this position – applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement – 02/09/2026.

• 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.
• Specialized
  
  Experience:
  
  You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS‑05 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization - 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.
  
  Examples of specialized experience would typically include - but are not limited to: 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.
• Competencies for this position:
  Arrest, Criminal Investigation, First Response, Interpersonal Skills, Public Safety and Security, Security.
• 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.
• For more information on these qualification standards - please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./.

• The Police Officer protects Veterans - volunteers - and others on Departmental property - U.S. officials - other individuals - and him or herself during any given situation against threats to personal safety when force becomes necessary to enforce laws and regulations.
• Additional duties includes:
  Carries firearms and other weapons - intervenes when necessary to deescalate situations - and determines when and how much force must be applied.
• Conducts vigorous and inquisitive patrol activities which assure random patrol pattern - special protective service requirements and provide maximum visibility in all assigned work locations to deter against crime and provide a secure environment for the employees - patients and visitors.
• Detects and intervenes in criminal activity.
• Responds to calls for police assistance - irregularities - and unusual or suspicious circumstances.
• Investigates incidents and takes steps to mitigate further risk and resolve situations.
• Provides emergency response coordination as needed.
• Conducts investigative stops on suspicious person(s) authoritatively and tactfully to determine the nature of their business and to provide appropriate direction or control.
• Maintains high state of physical condition and appearance when wearing the police uniform in accordance…