- Position Title
- Police Officer
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBSU-12710670-25-KH Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, March 19, 2025 to Friday, May 30, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of Veterans Affairs? If yes, confirm:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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.
Your resume must be submitted in English and include the following information for each job listed:
- 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
- Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.
By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
2.
I authorize my application information being shared with hiring managers for similar positions. I understand this option may not result in further consideration for additional positions nor will it impact my application for this announcement.
3.
Selected applicants are required to successfully complete a comprehensive medical and psychological examination prior to entering on duty to determine fitness for duty as a Police Officer. Will you comply with this requirement?
4.
Are you willing to undergo a background investigation, which may include the administration of a polygraph examination?
5.
New VA Police Officers are required to attend an 8-week course at the VA Law Enforcement Training Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. Satisfactory completion of this course is a condition of continued employment. Would you be willing to attend such training in a location that may be away from your current residence?
6.
A Police Officer may be expected to continue irregular duty hours either at the Medical Center, local police offices, or at court especially during investigations of serious criminal incidents. This type of working schedule may negatively affect or burden family responsibilities. Are you willing to accept these working conditions?
7.
Police Officers encounter people experiencing extreme poverty and personal hardship, such as separation from family who are difficult, hostile or distressed. Investigators also may witness drowning's, vehicle accidents, and other tragedies. Police Officers are occasionally exposed to people who carry infectious diseases. Would you be able to work in these conditions?
8.
Are you willing to accept the working conditions for this position as detailed in the announcement? This includes:
- Attendance at VA Law Enforcement Training Center in Little Rock, Arkansas
- Random drug testing
- Medical and psychological examination
- Character investigation
9.
Applicants are required to undergo and successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening test and must submit to random drug testing after employment. Will you comply with this requirement?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Police Officer GS-0083-6 position for the Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of experience or training that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience is subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience 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 experience to meet the minimum requirements for this position. Please refer to the Qualifications and Duties sections of this announcement for detailed information.
1.
Specialized Experience: For this Police Officer, GS-6 position, I have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 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 maintaining order to protect life and property; taking initial complaints; interviewing witnesses; securing a crime scene and conducting limited searches; responding to emergency situations; gathering information and preparing reports; conducting routine patrol, traffic control, and traffic accident investigations. Experience as a security guard or corrections officer is generally not qualifying. Note: You must provide detailed information of your experience performed. Information such as "I was a Patrolman", "I was a Police Officer for a number of years," or "I enforced Federal, State, county, and laws" is insufficient to determine your qualifications. Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates and hours worked per week.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 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 Public Safety and Security: Knowledge of intelligence operations; public safety and security operations; occupational health and safety; investigation and inspection techniques; or rules, regulations, precautions, and prevention techniques for the protection of people, data, and property.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Protects individuals during any given situation against threats to personal safety when enforcing laws and regulations.
3.
Responds immediately to and engages potentially armed individuals during active threat response situations.
4.
Responds to highly dangerous and active crimes in progress, making independent decisions and taking immediate steps to preserve life and property.
5.
Mitigates opportunities for assault, illegal entry, and theft involving highly protected information, property and/or processes at facilities containing special protective methods.
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.
6.
Provides patrol in vehicles, by foot and/or on a bicycle.
7.
Responds to calls for police assistance, irregularities, and unusual or suspicious circumstances.
8.
Conducts asset protection during transport.
9.
Writes comprehensive incident reports.
The following statements pertain to Criminal Investigation: Knowledge of the guidelines, regulations, and procedures associated with criminal investigation, including evidence detection and handling and drawing appropriate factual inferences and conclusions.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
10.
Provides policing services in various environments where each type of jurisdiction (Exclusive, Concurrent and Proprietorial) has different enforcement rules.
11.
Seeks, detects, seizes, and protects evidence and witnesses at the scene of an incident.
12.
Detects and intervenes in criminal activity.
13.
Enforces traffic rules and regulations, including those related to speeding and reckless operation of vehicles while impaired or intoxicated.
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.
14.
Conducts investigative contacts/stops, exercising search and arrest authority, detaining witnesses, and apprehending suspects.
15.
Advises individuals of their rights (such as Miranda, Weingarten, Garrity, etc.), and protecting the constitutional and civil rights of persons.
16.
Intervenes, when necessary, to deescalate situations and determine when and how much force must be applied.
17.
Conducts prisoner transports to holding facilities and courts as required.
The following statements pertain to First Response: Knowledge of emergency management methods, such as first aid, rescue techniques, and threat assessments.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
18.
Conducts disaster response and recovery.
19.
Provides Basic Life Support (BLS) to injured personnel and coordinates additional emergency response when needed.
20.
Coordinates and directs search, rescue, and recovery for persons at high risk (e.g., missing or wandering patients, minors, etc.), including coordinating with local surrounding police departments to expand the search parameters.
The following statements pertain to Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
21.
Investigates incidents and takes steps to mitigate further risk and resolve situations.
22.
Performs and provides training on drug and contraband intervention where contraband identification and knowledge is imperative.
23.
Intervenes, when needed, to deescalate active suicidal behavior and/or prevents suicides.
24.
Prepares case files and testifying in court as it pertains to enforcing laws and regulations.