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Police Officer - Recruitment/Relocation Incentive Authorized
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 113 days ago
About the Role
This position will serve as a Police Officer assigned to the West Los Angeles campus 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.
What You'll Do
- →Duties include but are not limited to: Patrolling and Prevention: Patrol neighborhoods and VA Healthcare center to deter and detect criminal activity, maintaining a visible police presence.
- →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.
- →Law Enforcement: Community Police officers enforce laws and regulations by issuing citations or making arrests.
- →Investigations: Investigate incidents, gather evidence, interview witnesses and suspects, and prepare detailed reports for potential prosecution.
- →Community Engagement: Participate in community policing strategies, meet with citizens, and engage in outreach programs to build trust and cooperation.
- →Observation: Monitoring people and activities to identify suspicious behaviors or law violations.
- →Arrest and Search: Making arrests and executing searches and seizures as authorized by law.
- →Report Writing: Documenting incidents, evidence, and investigative findings in written reports.
- →Traffic Control: Directing traffic, investigating accidents, and enforcing traffic laws.
- →Public Assistance: Providing information to the public and assisting people in distress.
- →A current, valid state-issued Driver's License is required for this position.
- →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.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job All 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.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment.
- ✓A pre-placement physical examination is not required.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓LAUTENBERG AMENDMENT.
- ✓Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence are ineligible for U.S.
- ✓Department of Veterans Affairs Police Officer positions.
- ✓Cases pending adjudication may not be eligible for selection.
- ✓Applicant shall not possess any Brady/Giglio violations or concerns Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all VA Health Care Personnel.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 4b734297-2a2f-485e-9a04-17c322f46322
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