Police Officer

This position is located at Baltimore VA Medical Center within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Operations, Security and Preparedness (OSP), Police Service and is responsible for VAs nationwide security, preparedness, and law enforcement operations with primary focus on protective and investigative services at VA Healthcare System.

Major Duties May Include but are not limited to: Maintain a uniform presence at VA facilities and interests nationwide. Enforce laws. Respond to incidents. Conduct investigations. Conduct security assessments. Monitor alarms and communication centers. Sharing intelligence across VA and among local/state/Federal agencies, protect special events, training staff in prevention and emergency planning efforts. Performs a wide variety of duties encompassing investigations and enforcing federal, state, and local laws pertaining to violations on government property and federally controlled assets. Investigates suspicious packages and people which may involve searches and seizures. Captures audio and visual evidence. Prepare final reports of the investigation, including the application of rules of evidence to substantiate conclusions and make recommendations to various parties on administrative actions to be taken. Investigates suspected instances of noncompliance with laws, rules, policy, regulations, executive orders, or other mandatory regulatory requirements by individuals or organizations. Monitors until all corrective action(s) and investigations have been completed. Determines facts, research investigative reports and documentation, obtains evidence, assessments, and evaluations, and performs other investigative tasks. Coordinates with other law enforcement agencies to gather facts or evidence for use in assigned cases. Conducts investigations and resolving crimes such as theft, burglary, robbery and possession of illegal substances. Uses a variety of investigative procedures and techniques to develop and follow leads, interview witnesses and suspects, takes statements, obtain search warrants, gather information and facts, plan and conduct stakeouts, analyze facts to identify suspects. Makes arrests with and without warrants. Supervises federal medical center regulations and policy compliance. Conducts investigations, both administrative and criminal in nature on VA property, and have been granted expanded jurisdiction under 38 USC 902, allowing for investigations nation-wide on property not owned or controlled by the VA. Conducts inspections of federal VA facilities and worksites for compliance with VA physical security and infrastructure protection requirements. Performs inspections of physical security countermeasures to include electronic access control systems, CCTV Systems, Intrusion Alarms, Duress Alarms, and other systems. Assists with Vulnerability Assessments, as well as Physical Security Surveys. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to review and edit work products, provide effective reports, participate in joint agency meetings, and make recommendations to higher authorities. Ability to manage interpersonal relationships and ability to meet and deal with people from diverse areas and disciplines. Work Schedule: Shift work to include weekends and holidays Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Police Officer/PD99268S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. All 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. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: A pre-placement physical examination is required. Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Required Documents" below for details. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

There is no educational substitution at this grade level. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.