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.
Major duties include, but are not limited to:
- Protects the civil rights of all individuals on VA controlled property;
- Prevents, detect and investigate crimes;
- Patrols assigned areas on foot or by motor vehicle;
- Subdues persons causing disturbance or who threaten harm to themselves or others;
- Follows rules/procedures concerning search and seizure of evidence and contraband;
- Takes charge of significant and catastrophic events;
- Conducts investigations, apprehensions, and detention;
- Obtains search and arrest warrants;
- Arrests violators;
- Uses independent judgement in cases where policy is not clear;
- Provides basic first aid and CPR prior to arrival of emergency medical personnel;
- Prepares report of activities and events that occurred during shift;
- Performs traffic control;
- Assists citizens in emergency situations;
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: 7:00am - 7:00pm, 7:00pm - 7:00am Varying tours (To be discussed with hiring manager)
Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: May be Authorized
Telework: Not Authorized
Position Description Title/PD#: Police Officer/PD99926S
Physical Requirements: The work requires, on a regular and recurring basis, considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as running, frequent climbing of multiple flights of stairs, and carrying items weighing over 50 pounds. It requires stamina, physical agility, dexterity, and the strength to pursue, apprehend or detain persons who are often uncooperative, assaultive, and/or armed.
Starting at $58,098 Per Year (GS 7)