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Position Title
Police Officer
Agency
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Announcement Number
CBAL-10624826-20-DJ-SR Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, October 16, 2019 to Sunday, January 5, 2020
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of education and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience and education are subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience or education as proof to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task. (limit characters)
For the following section, select the most appropriate answer to each question regarding your eligibility to apply for this position. Your application materials will be reviewed thoroughly to ensure you receive proper consideration. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED TO SUPPORT YOUR RESPONSE. (limit characters)
1. In accordance with VA Handbook 5383, Part 1, Appendix A, the Police Officer
position (GS-0083) is designated as being subject to drug testing.
Therefore, the incumbent of this position will be considered a candidate for
random drug testing as well as preemployment drug testing. Are you willing to be subjected to random and preemployment drug testing as a result of being in this position?
(limit characters)
2. As a condition of employment for a Police Officer, the applicant will be
required to successfully complete a pre-employment medical examination and a fitness for duty pre-employment psychological assessment. Are you willing to agree to a pre-employment medical and psychological examination for this position?
(limit characters)
3. As a condition of employment for a Police Officer, the applicant will be
required to have and maintain a valid state driver's license as a condition of employment. Do you acknowledge the requirement for a valid driver's license for this position?
(limit characters)
4. As a condition of employment for a Police Officer, the applicant will be
required to acquire and maintain a higher-level background investigation. Do you acknowledge the requirement to acquire and maintain a higher-level background investigation for this position?
(limit characters)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: This section is about the minimum qualifications for level GS-6 of this vacancy. (limit characters)
5. To qualify for this position, you must have one year of specialized experience as a Police Officer that is equivalent to a GS-5 or higher-grade level. Examples of specialized experience could include but is not limited to: regularly pursuing and/or apprehending persons fleeing a crime scene or attempting to resist arrest, 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. Do you have at least one year of specialized experience as a Police Officer that is equivalent to a GS-5 or higher-grade level? (limit characters)
6. Select the appropriate answer to the statement below. Failure to provide an
answer will result in your not being considered for this position.

I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information
included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I
understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or
fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or
interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned
(18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled; I may be denied an
appointment; or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R.
part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated and that
responding "No" or providing no response to this item will result in my not
being considered for this position. Do you understand the information provided above and certify that the information provided in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in
good faith?
(limit characters)