U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provided pay range
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Base pay range $52,336.00/yr - $68,030.00/yr
Summary This position will serve as a Police Officer at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis - IN. 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.
Qualifications To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. GS-05 grade level: For this Police Officer - GS-5 position I have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-4 grade level in Federal service (or equivalent pay band). This experience provided knowledge of basic laws, regulations, law enforcement operations, practices, and techniques, and involved responsibility for maintaining order and protecting life and property. Specialized experience includes maintaining order, taking initial complaints, interviewing witnesses, securing a crime scene, conducting limited searches, responding to emergencies, gathering information, preparing reports, conducting routine patrols, traffic control, and traffic accident investigations. Experience as a security guard or corrections officer is generally not qualifying. Applicants must provide detailed information of their experience performed. The experience must be fully documented on your resume and include job title, duties, month/year start and end dates, and hours worked per week. Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. One full academic year of study beyond the second year is equivalent to 6 months of specialized experience.
Driver's License Requirement: Applicants must possess a valid unrestricted State driver's license, have a safe driving record, and demonstrate medical qualification to operate the appropriate motor vehicle. Applicants are required to pass the agency Government Vehicle Drivers physical examination.
Firearm Requirement: VA Police Officers must carry agency-approved firearms while on duty. Officers must achieve and maintain qualification/certification with the agency-approved firearms as a condition of employment. Applicants must be able to possess firearms under the terms of the Gun Control Act.
Conditions of Employment
New VA Police Officers must attend a 7‑week course at the VA Law Enforcement Training Center in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Following the course, officers must pass a medical examination. Duties require moderate to arduous physical exertion and hazardous nature.
Applicants must have good vision, hearing, and color discrimination and emotional and mental stability. Psychological examination is required.
A character investigation will be conducted on selected applicants.
Annual training, firearm qualification, and medical assessments are required. Valid State or Commonwealth Driver's License must be maintained.
Physical Requirements: The job requires regular and recurring physical exertion such as standing, walking, driving, bending, stooping, reaching, crawling, and similar activities. Employee must be able to lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds.
Work Conditions: The work involves moderate to high risks, possible endangerment of life, exposure to hazardous materials, extreme temperatures, and adverse weather. Personal protective equipment will be used.
Duties
Protect the civil rights of all individuals on VA controlled property.
Prevent, detect, and investigate crimes.
Patrol assigned areas on foot or by motor vehicle.
Subdue persons causing disturbance or who threaten harm.
Follow procedures concerning search, seizure of evidence, and contraband.
Obtain search and arrest warrants.
Arrest violators.
Provide basic first aid and CPR prior to arrival of emergency medical personnel.
Prepare reports of activities and events that occurred during shift.
Perform traffic control.
Assist citizens in emergency situations.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Designated drug‑testing: Applicants may be subject to urinalysis prior to appointment.
Work schedule: Sunday–Saturday 12‑hour rotating shifts.
Work weekends, irregular hours, and extended hours as needed.
May be detailed or temporarily assigned to other related services or locations.
This position is not virtual.
Valid driver's license and clean driving record required.
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Base pay range $52,336.00/yr - $68,030.00/yr
Summary This position will serve as a Police Officer at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis - IN. 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.
Qualifications To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. GS-05 grade level: For this Police Officer - GS-5 position I have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-4 grade level in Federal service (or equivalent pay band). This experience provided knowledge of basic laws, regulations, law enforcement operations, practices, and techniques, and involved responsibility for maintaining order and protecting life and property. Specialized experience includes maintaining order, taking initial complaints, interviewing witnesses, securing a crime scene, conducting limited searches, responding to emergencies, gathering information, preparing reports, conducting routine patrols, traffic control, and traffic accident investigations. Experience as a security guard or corrections officer is generally not qualifying. Applicants must provide detailed information of their experience performed. The experience must be fully documented on your resume and include job title, duties, month/year start and end dates, and hours worked per week. Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. One full academic year of study beyond the second year is equivalent to 6 months of specialized experience.
Driver's License Requirement: Applicants must possess a valid unrestricted State driver's license, have a safe driving record, and demonstrate medical qualification to operate the appropriate motor vehicle. Applicants are required to pass the agency Government Vehicle Drivers physical examination.
Firearm Requirement: VA Police Officers must carry agency-approved firearms while on duty. Officers must achieve and maintain qualification/certification with the agency-approved firearms as a condition of employment. Applicants must be able to possess firearms under the terms of the Gun Control Act.
Conditions of Employment
New VA Police Officers must attend a 7‑week course at the VA Law Enforcement Training Center in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Following the course, officers must pass a medical examination. Duties require moderate to arduous physical exertion and hazardous nature.
Applicants must have good vision, hearing, and color discrimination and emotional and mental stability. Psychological examination is required.
A character investigation will be conducted on selected applicants.
Annual training, firearm qualification, and medical assessments are required. Valid State or Commonwealth Driver's License must be maintained.
Physical Requirements: The job requires regular and recurring physical exertion such as standing, walking, driving, bending, stooping, reaching, crawling, and similar activities. Employee must be able to lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds.
Work Conditions: The work involves moderate to high risks, possible endangerment of life, exposure to hazardous materials, extreme temperatures, and adverse weather. Personal protective equipment will be used.
Duties
Protect the civil rights of all individuals on VA controlled property.
Prevent, detect, and investigate crimes.
Patrol assigned areas on foot or by motor vehicle.
Subdue persons causing disturbance or who threaten harm.
Follow procedures concerning search, seizure of evidence, and contraband.
Obtain search and arrest warrants.
Arrest violators.
Provide basic first aid and CPR prior to arrival of emergency medical personnel.
Prepare reports of activities and events that occurred during shift.
Perform traffic control.
Assist citizens in emergency situations.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Designated drug‑testing: Applicants may be subject to urinalysis prior to appointment.
Work schedule: Sunday–Saturday 12‑hour rotating shifts.
Work weekends, irregular hours, and extended hours as needed.
May be detailed or temporarily assigned to other related services or locations.
This position is not virtual.
Valid driver's license and clean driving record required.
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