Description du poste
This position is located within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Security and Preparedness (OSP), Field Operations Division, VA Police Service. The mission of the VA Police Service is to provide law enforcement, protective services, and investigative services to the VA Community, which includes Veterans, federal employees, affiliates, contractors, visitors, and others who receive services, work, or visit VA (VHA, VBA, & NCA) facilities nationwide.
PRINCIPALES MISSIONS :
***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** MAJOR DUTIES: Directs subordinate managers and supervisors, overseeing armed law enforcement personnel, physical security specialists, and administrative staff to safeguard VA facilities, personnel, Veterans, and visitors. Serves as the alter ego and second-in-command for the Field Chief and fully shares the authorities and responsibilities of the Field Chief. Provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for multiple organizational units within the service line, ensuring alignment with enterprise objectives and directives from senior leadership. Evaluates management practices across the service line to ensure consistency, equity, and compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements. Reviews and approves recommendations for staffing actions-including selections, promotions, details, and reassignments-ensuring decisions support workforce planning and succession strategies. Oversees performance management processes for subordinate managers, ensuring fair and consistent application of rating methodologies across the service line. Approves or recommends awards, pay actions, and recognition programs within delegated authority to reinforce high performance and employee engagement. Serves as the escalation point for complex employee relations issues, providing guidance on corrective actions and reviewing proposed disciplinary measures for compliance and appropriateness. Directs the research of new and innovative security devices to comply with national security directives and policies, ultimately enhancing the security posture of VA assets. Collaborate across Administrations to identify law enforcement and security equipment and service requirements. Serves as a key VA official during emergencies for effective protective and recovery operations with local, state, and other Federal agencies. Manages operations during emergencies, due to natural or man-made causes, for facilities affected, and oversee plans and actions required to ensure law enforcement and security operations are maintained. Provides executive oversight and strategic direction for law enforcement and compliance operations within the service line, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local laws governing the protection of life, property, and government assets. Interprets and implements policies, regulations, and directives to maintain security and enforce applicable statutes across all organizational jurisdictions. Oversees investigative and enforcement activities, ensuring subordinate managers and supervisors execute responsibilities related to crime prevention, emergency response, and apprehension of offenders. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm or 8:00am-4:30pm. Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved
QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES :
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-11) in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience Performing Law Enforcement patrol duties, responding to emergency incidents, and enforcing applicable laws and regulations. Preparing police reports, documenting incidents and conducting preliminary investigations. Performing security inspections, monitoring access control measures, and responding to securi