- Position Title
- Lead Police Officer (Instructor)
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBSU-12710671-25-KH Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, March 19, 2025 to Friday, May 30, 2025
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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.
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?
4.
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?
5.
Are you willing to undergo a background investigation, which may include the administration of a polygraph examination?
6.
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?
7.
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?
8.
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?
9.
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
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Lead Police Officer GS-0083-7 position for the Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System in Tulsa, Oklahoma. 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 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.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Specialized Experience: 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; 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; develops, presents, delivers, or coordinates courses for training programs; trains and arranges for the training of team members in methods and techniques of team building and working in teams to accomplish tasks or projects. 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.)
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 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.
2.
Leads a team of Police Officers and other administrative staff.
3.
Directs day-to-day lead and non-lead policing assignments.
4.
Assigns, distributes, reviews, approves and disapproves employees' assignments.
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.
5.
Monitors and reviews the status/progress of the work and makes workload adjustments to ensure the workload is balanced.
6.
Provides information and feedback to the supervisor concerning promotions, reassignment, recognition of outstanding performance, and personnel needs.
7.
Resolves simple, informal complaints of employees and refers more complex complaints to the supervisor.
8.
Receives and reviews reports from staff making revisions as needed before forwarding to the supervisor for final review.
The following statements pertain to Public Safety and Security: Knowledge of military, weaponry, and 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.
9.
Responds immediately to and engages potentially armed individuals during active threat response situations.
10.
Protects individuals during any given situation against threats to personal safety when enforcing laws and regulations.
11.
Intervenes to deescalate active suicidal behavior and/or prevents suicides, when needed.
12.
Performs vehicular patrols as required.
13.
Responds to calls for police assistance, irregularities, and unusual or suspicious circumstances.
The following statements pertain to Criminal Law 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.
Determines whether situations are criminal or civil and takes appropriate legal steps for each crime committed.
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 as needed.
16.
Provide assistance to citizens in emergencies, including the protection of civil rights.
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.
17.
Takes charge of emergencies and establishes operating procedures.
18.
Serves as an on-call point of contact to direct the Police Department during natural disasters, terrorist acts, criminal activity, and other emergencies.
19.
Establishes safe perimeters, evacuates personnel, and assists with crowd control operations.
The following statements pertain to Education and Training: Knowledge of teaching, training, research, making presentations, lecturing, testing, and other instructional methods.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
20.
Develops, presents, delivers, and coordinates courses for a training program.
21.
Conducts classroom lectures and presentations, role-playing scenarios, and skills demonstrations.
22.
Establishes, maintains and/or manages a statistical database of training requirements, schedules, rosters, training records and training results.
The following statements pertain to Teaching Others: Knowledge of teaching, training, research, making presentations, lecturing, testing, and other instructional methods.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
23.
Coaches and mentors current and new police officers to ensure employees obtain the necessary training.
24.
Explains work requirements, methods, and procedures, to include providing special instructions and answering technical questions about the work.
25.
Accomplishes the training and development of officers and designates tasks necessary for new Police Officers to gain experience to do work.