Police Officer at Batavia

JOB SUMMARY:

Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 916224 (Include on all documents)

 

 

WHO MAY APPLY:   Current permanent employees of the VA Western New York Healthcare System, current Federal employees serving under a career or career conditional appointment applying for reassigment or transfer,reinstating Federal employees, veterans who are preference eligibles or who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after 3 or more years of continuous active service or persons eligible for non-competitive appointment under Special Authorities, such as, appointment authorities for disabled veterans, veterans recruitment authority eligibles, severely disabled individuals or those eligible under the VA/OPM Interchange Agreement. 

 

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) needs employees who possess the energy, compassion, and commitment to serve those who serve our country. Whatever the job title, every position in VA will give you a chance to make a meaningful and personal contribution to the lives of truly special and deserving people - our Veterans. Working for VA is one of the most emotionally satisfying and professionally rewarding ways to dedicate the best within you to your Countrys service.

 

If you are transitioning from the military or a Veteran already, we invite you to explore the benefits of continuing your career at the VA. The VA is committed to hiring Veterans.

 

The VA is much more than just another employer. It is an honorable, open and welcoming community of those who care. Gratitude is our motivation and service is our mission.

 

The VA has adopted Core Values and Characteristics that apply universally across the Department. The five Core Values define “who we are,” our culture, and how we care for Veterans, their families and other beneficiaries. The Values are Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect and Excellence (“I CARE”).

Americas Veterans need you!

To find out more, go to http://www.va.gov/jobs/.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job.
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required.
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation.
• Medical examination required
• Must possess a State drivers license and have a safe driving record

DUTIES:Back to top

This position is located within the VA Western New York Healthcare System at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Batavia, NY.  As an armed Police Officer, the employee is responsible for law and order, enforcing Federal and appropriate State, City and local criminal codes and VA Directives and Regulations in the physical protection of patients, visitors and employees. 

 

The major duties and responsibilities include: the preservation of the peace; the prevention, detection, and investigation of crimes occurring on Department of Veterans Affairs controlled property; arrest of violators; the control of traffic; the provision of assistance for citizens in emergency situations, including the protection of personnel, civil rights, and VA-owned or controlled property; assuring compliance with Federal, State, County, and Municipal Laws and Ordinances as they pertain to VA and agency rules and regulations;  local criminal codes and VA directives and regulations in the physical protection of patients, visitors and employees; conducting foot patrol and/or vehicle patrol; writing uniform offense reports containing pertinent information which is factual, classified properly, and submits such reports in a timely manner; informing individuals about their rights as suspects and/or witnesses; responding to calls or alarms involving crimes in progress or discovered; questions victims and witnesses at the scene of an incident to determine the reasons for a call for assistance; arrests violators caught in the act or who readily admit to guilt; issuing citations; assists victims of accidents or assaults by providing first aid, and/or calling for medical assistance, or assts in transporting to a specific location for medical treatment; obtains statements;  records observations about traffic conditions, vehicle locations, and other pertinent information for accident reports; pursues and apprehends persons fleeing a crime scene or attempting to resist arrest; subdues individuals causing disturbance such as in family disputes, disruption of normal working operations; Issuing traffic citations and federal violation notices; Reporting fire and safety hazards detected and taking immediate action; Providing immediate and courteous assistance to patients, visitors and employees; Possessing expertise in the use of unarmed defense and offender restraint as well as non-lethal chemical irritant projector weapon to take action; Performing other related duties, as assigned.

 

WORK SCHEDULE:  Full-Time, 40 hours per week; Variable shifts, weekends and holidays based on agency needs.

 

***RELOCATION EXPENSES AND/OR INCENTIVES ARE NOT AUTHORIZED

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Back to top

GS-6 Level:  Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience which equipped them with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the Police Officer. Specialized experience is experience that has been performed independently, under general supervision, and included regularly pursuing and/or apprehending persons fleeing a crime scene or attempting to resist arrest; actually subduing individuals causing disturbances; arresting violators based on eyewitness accounts; performing control desk duties; taking charge of a crime or accident scene and conducting long- and short-range investigations; providing visitor protection and law enforcement in parks, forests, or other natural resource or recreational environments; performing criminal investigations and similar work.  This experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-5 level in Federal service.

 

Specialized Experience : Experience that provided 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. Creditable specialized experience may have been gained in work on a police force; through service as a military police officer; in work providing visitor protection and law enforcement in parks, forests, or other natural resource or recreational environments; in performing criminal investigative duties; or in other work that provided the required knowledge and skills.

 

No substitution of education or training may be made for the required specialized experience at GS-6 and above.

 

For more information on these qualification standards, please visit OPMs web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accred-itation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. *** 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. ***

1.  Applicants must possess a valid, State driver’s license, have a safe driving record, and demonstrate that he or she is medically qualified to operate the appropriate motor vehicle safely. 

2.  VA Police Officers must be able to achieve and maintain mandatory firearm qualification/certification for the duration of their employment as a Police Officer.

3.  New VA Police Officers are required to attend and graduate a 8-week course at the VA Law Enforcement Training Center in Little Rock, Arkansas within 90 days of entry on duty.

4.  A character investigation will be conducted on applicants selected for employment. The purpose of such an investigation is to secure evidence of the candidates honesty, integrity, general character, and loyalty to the U.S. Government.

5.  A medical examination is required and repeated annually.  The duties of these positions require moderate to arduous physical exertion and/or duties of a hazardous nature. The following medical requirements apply to all applicants:  good near and distant vision, ability to distinguish basic colors, and ability to hear the conversational voice.

6.  Applicants and employees must have the capacity to perform the essential functions of the position without risk to themselves or others. Applicants and employees must possess emotional and mental stability.  A psychological examination is required and repeated annually.  In most instances, a specific medical condition or impairment will not automatically disqualify an applicant or employee.  A medical condition or impairment is disqualifying only if the condition, for good medical reason, precludes assignment to or warrants restriction from the duties of the specific position.  For some positions, the loss or impairment of a specific function may be compensated for by the satisfactory use of a prosthesis or mechanical aid.  Reasonable accommodation shall also be considered in determining an applicants ability to perform the duties of a position.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Your résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

Veterans Preference:

When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible veterans should claim preference on their application or résumé. Applicants claiming 10-point preference must complete an SF 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference. Veterans who are still in the service may be granted 5 points tentative preference on the basis of information contained in their applications, but they must produce a DD Form 214 prior to appointment to document entitlement to preference. For more information on Veterans Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx

Country: USA, State: New York, City: Batavia, Company: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration.