- Position Title
- Lead Police Officer
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBFF-11803803-23-WFJ Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, February 1, 2023 to Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
Preferences
1.
Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
Resume Reminder- Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
- Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
- Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
Assessment 1
Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of experience and/or education or training 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. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Select the one statement below that best describes your current level of experience to meet the minimum requirements for this position. Please refer to the Qualifications and Duties sections of this announcement for detailed information.
1.
Do you possess at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level in the Federal service (or equivalent pay band), 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? Specialized experience includes: leading and directing employees in their duties in response to potential threats of violence, detecting criminal activity, fire and other emergencies; enforcing federal, state, and local laws; making arrests; conducting foot and vehicle patrol; maintaining control of a scene or incident; taking statements from witnesses/suspects and advising them of their rights; preparing detailed reports of criminal offenses, violations, incidents, and citations issued; interrogating suspects; and applying all correct rules of search and seizure. 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. Experience as a security guard or corrections officer is generally not qualifying. Note: Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates AND hour worked per week.
DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIREMENT: This position requires a current, valid, state-issued driver's license. For the following question, indicate either Yes or No. Please select only one letter. NOTE: We cannot accept photographs, therefore; please do not submit a copy of your driver's license with your application package. If an interview is requested, you may be required to provide a copy of your valid state-issued driver's license.
2.
Do you possess a valid, state-issued driver's license, have a safe driving record, and demonstrate that you are medically qualified to operate the appropriate motor vehicle safely?
FIREARM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: VA Police Officers are required to carry agency-approved firearms while on duty on VA property. Officers must achieve and maintain qualification/certification with the agency-approved firearms as condition of gaining and continuing employment as a Police Officer. Applicants must be able to possess firearms under the terms of the Gun Control Act of 1968, as amended (18 U.S.C. 922(g)(9).
3.
Are you willing and able to achieve and maintain qualification/certification with the agency-approved firearm?
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training.
The following statements pertain to Leadership: Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Leads a team of Police Officers and other administrative staff.
5.
Directs day-to-day lead and non-lead policing assignments.
6.
Provides staff guidance on how to preserve what is needed for crime scenes.
7.
Leads and initiates investigative contacts/stops.
The following statements pertain to Manages Human Resources: Plans, distributes, and monitors work assignments; evaluates work performance and provides feedback to others on their performance.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Assigns, distributes, reviews, approves and disapproves employees' assignments.
9.
Monitors and reviews the status/progress of the work and makes workload adjustments to ensure the workload is balanced.
10.
Provides information and feedback to the supervisor concerning promotions, reassignment, recognition of outstanding performance, and personnel needs.
11.
Resolves simple, informal complaints of employees and refers more complex complaints to the supervisor.
12.
Receives and reviews reports from staff making revisions as needed before forwarding to the supervisor for final review.
The following statements pertain to Criminal Law: Knowledge of state and federal criminal laws, including procedures, regulations, guidelines, and precedents related to admissibility of evidence and prosecution.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
13.
Determines whether situations are criminal or civil and takes appropriate legal steps for each crime committed.
14.
Interviews witnesses and other persons involved, determines whether facts warrant an arrest or lesser action.
15.
Keeps abreast of policing best practices, the latest policing technology, and the latest criminal and policing laws, rules, and regulations to provide advice and guidance.
16.
Provides assistance to citizens in emergencies, including the protection of civil rights.
17.
Conducts investigations, apprehensions/detention of individuals suspected or convicted of offenses against the criminal laws of the United States.
The following statements pertain to Arrest competency: Knowledge of the laws, principles, and procedures used in apprehending a criminal suspect, including polices for pursuit and proper use of force and capture such as Miranda rights.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
18.
Advises individuals of their (Miranda, Weingarten, Garrity, etc.) rights, and protects the constitutional and civil rights of persons.
19.
Conducts investigations with a nexus to on organization, prisoner transport, patient search and recovery.
20.
Responds to calls for police assistance, irregularities, and unusual or suspicious circumstances.
21.
Detains witnesses and apprehends suspects, makes arrests and performs booking procedures.
22.
Executes arrest warrants issued by federal and local courts.
The following statements pertain to Security: Knowledge of the laws, regulations, and guidelines related to securing personnel, facilities, and information, including the requirements for handling, transporting, and protecting classified information and proper reporting of security incidents.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
23.
Seeks, detects, seizes, and protects evidence and witnesses at the scene of an incident.
24.
Intervenes when necessary to deescalate situations and determines when and how much force must be applied.
25.
Provides emergency response coordination as needed.
26.
Makes independent decisions and takes/coordinate immediate steps to preserve life and property.
27.
Intervenes to deescalate active suicidal behavior and/or prevents suicides, when needed.
The following statements pertain to Teaching Others: Helps others learn through formal or informal methods; identifies training needs; provides constructive feedback; coaches others on how to perform tasks; acts as a mentor.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
28.
Provides and/or coordinates staff training during shift briefing or designated training days.
29.
Ensures instruction on work sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines are met.
30.
Coaches and mentors current and new police officers to ensure employees obtain the necessary training.
31.
Provides on-the-job training in accordance with established procedures and practices.
32.
Leads, initiates and guides staff regarding how to proceed with investigative stops on suspicious and potentially dangerous persons and suspicious vehicles independently.
RESUME REMINDER: Your resume must include the following information each job listed:
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
- Job title;
- Duties (be as detailed as possible);
- Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008);
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week);
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held.
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.