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Supervisory Law Enforcement (Deputy Chief)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 55 days ago
On-site Harlingen, TX $90K – $116K Apply by Jul 27, 2026 General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series ENTJESFJESTJISTJ Operations
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Serves as the Deputy Field Chief for VA Police Services, providing executive leadership and strategic oversight of law enforcement operations, physical security, crisis intervention programs, and compliance activities across a multi-facility catchment area. Ensures integrated, Veteran-centric policing; adherence to federal, state, and local laws; and alignment with VHA mission objectives.
What You'll Do
- →Major duties include, but are not limited to: Provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for multiple organizational units within the service line, ensuring alignment with enterprise objectives and directives from senior leadership.
- →Guides subordinate managers and supervisors in implementing policies, procedures, and performance standards that support mission priorities and service delivery goals.
- →Serves as the escalation point for complex employee relations issues, providing guidance on corrective actions and reviewing proposed disciplinary measures for compliance and appropriateness.
- →Collaborates in the resolution of complex contracting issues that may affect the overall VA security posture, including VA Medical Centers, VBA Regional Offices, and National Cemeteries.
- →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.
- →Oversees investigative and enforcement activities, ensuring subordinate managers and supervisors execute responsibilities related to crime prevention, emergency response, and apprehension of offenders in accordance with Title 38, U.S.C., Sections 901 and 902.
- →Provides executive leadership and strategic oversight for crisis intervention programs within the service line, ensuring effective multidisciplinary responses to Veterans experiencing mental health crises.
- →Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm CST Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
- →Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Law Enforcement (Deputy Chief)/PD00252A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
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 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.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 10660ebd-db5d-4ea8-9a67-e0a49de4eb09
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