<p>This position will serve as a Police Officer at the Greater Los Angeles VA Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA. 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.</p> <p>Recruitment/Relocation Incentives: May be authorized for 15% up front lump sum (sign on bonus)!</p> <p>90 days after appointment, may be eligible for a 15% retention incentive increased to annual salary paid out bi-weekly basis!</p> <p>This hiring event is in support of Executive Order Keeping Promises to Veterans and Establishing a National Center for Warrior Independence</p> <p>Duties include but are not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Patrolling and Prevention: Patrol neighborhoods and VA Healthcare center to deter and detect criminal activity, maintaining a visible police presence. </li><li>Emergency Response: Respond to various calls, including Mental Health emergencies and crimes in progress, accidents, assaults, domestic disputes, and medical emergencies, providing first-responder assistance. Legally empowered to carry firearms and enforce laws within the jurisdiction of the Department of Veteran Affairs. </li><li>Law Enforcement: Community Police officers enforce laws and regulations by issuing citations or making arrests. </li><li>Investigations: Investigate incidents, gather evidence, interview witnesses and suspects, and prepare detailed reports for potential prosecution. </li><li>Community Engagement: Participate in community policing strategies, meet with citizens, and engage in outreach programs to build trust and cooperation. </li><li>Observation: Monitoring people and activities to identify suspicious behaviors or law violations. </li><li>Arrest and Search: Making arrests and executing searches and seizures as authorized by law. </li><li>Report Writing: Documenting incidents, evidence, and investigative findings in written reports. </li><li>Traffic Control: Directing traffic, investigating accidents, and enforcing traffic laws. </li><li>Public Assistance: Providing information to the public and assisting people in distress. </li></ul> <p>Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.</p> <p>Designated Drug-Testing Position: Applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received.</p> <p>A current, valid state-issued Driver's License is required for this position.</p> <p>A Firearm Qualification is a requirement for this position: 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. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 1996) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968.</p> <p>Work Schedule: Compressed/Flexible Schedule. Candidates must be willing to work weekends, irregular work hours and extended hours if determined by the needs of the service. Furthermore, candidates must be willing to be placed, detailed, or temporarily assigned to other related services and/or locations, if necessary.</p> <p>Virtual: This is not a virtual position.</p> <p>Position Description/PD#: Police Officer/PD14744LS and PD14733LS</p> <p>Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required</p> <p>In order to attend the VA Police Academy (Law Enforcement Training Center LETC), you must be able to pass a physical fitness test of a 1.5 mile run, pushups, and sit-ups based off VA physical standards.</p> <p>Failure to complete the Police Academy as scheduled by the agency may result in a removal as a VA Police Officer.</p>