You will serve as a Supervisory Security Specialist, as the Deputy Chief of Police reporting to the Chief of Police in the Police Services at the Mann-Grandstaff Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Spokane, Washington.

Duties

You will develop programs to alter the behavior of employees whose work performance is below acceptable standards. You will submit reports to justify increases in department personnel to the executive leadership team and/or resource board/committee. You will evaluate resumes of prospective candidates to determine qualifications; and chairs/conducts performance-based interviews to assist in selecting appropriate candidates You will assists in the development of local policies and implements corrective procedures to alleviate identified physical security problems, taking into consideration all internal, as well as external factors when making decisions or recommendations concerning law enforcement and physical security to the VHA, VBA or NCA Facility Director. You will interpret complex security policies and procedures and is a source to provide guidance to senior facility leadership, other service chiefs, program managers, VBA, and NCA leaders within the Medical Center's catchment area. You will assist with the responsibility to execute complex regulations, laws, VA Directives and Handbooks to develop local directives, policies and instructions, based on OS&LE policies, to meet the unique needs of the catchment area, protect patients, visitors, employees and equipment while on VA-controlled property. You will ensure physical security and vulnerability assessments are completed as required with a focus on mitigation of risk, compliance, and improving overall facility safety and security processes. You will collaborate with United States Attorneys, and Special Agents for the FBI, DEA, Secret Service, and state/local law enforcement officials to help ensure the most efficient and effective relationships, techniques, and methods and MOUs are maintained You will manage the procurement and the accountability of equipment used by and assigned to police service. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 7:00 am - 3:00 pm Position Description Title/PD#: Supervisory Security Specialist/PD99955-S Physical Requirements: The position is required to exert considerable and strenuous physical effort on a regular basis while performing the functions of the position. These functions are normally performed while the position conducts security surveys and inspections, which require crawling in unusually confined building areas. May be called upon to defend themselves and members of staff, patients or the public against physical attack and may be required to exercise deadly force if necessary. Requirements of the position include maintaining firearms qualifications, climbing flights of stairs, carrying heavy equipment/patients during emergencies, running, bending, stooping, physical restraint of aggressive persons, being subjected to assaults by persons evading arrest. Inspections and audits of security systems, constructions sites, and full searches require the performance of duties in a variety of inclement weather conditions walking, crawling in wooded or over-grown field conditions in all elements of seasonal weather.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
• General restriction on movement after competitive appointment 5 CFR 330.502

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. GS-12 grade level: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the federal service); experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) and other characteristics to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience includes: assisting with the operating, directing, and controlling law enforcement and physical security activities; assessing situations and determining appropriate responses; responding to active threat situations; delegating work and evaluating performance of police personnel; providing training on equipment and security systems; conducting arrests, investigating criminal activities, and protecting crime scenes; and ensuring the safety of staff and visitors while on facility property. There is no educational substitution for the GS-12 level. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Position must be capable of arduous physical exertion. This includes the ability to carry persons in emergency evacuations, to run to the assistance of victims, and intercede in physical disturbances. The position must successfully pass an VA prescribed physical and psychological examination prior to employment and on a recurring basis set-forth by VA and participate in a physical training assessment consisting of a 1-mile run, push-ups and sit-ups based upon the position's age. This is done to assess continued ability for effective performance. The position must complete a Tier-4 (BI) background investigation every five years as a condition of continued appointment. Position must display operational skills and proficiency in handling firearms and other agency approved weapons. The position is required to achieve and maintain qualifications with agency approved weapons commensurate with assigned duties and responsibilities. The position must maintain sufficient physical fitness to perform during emergencies and qualify with the firearm issued and required to carry while on duty. Qualifications require a minimal firing score of 80 percent. The position is expected to continue irregular duty hours either in an office setting or in the field with supporting law enforcement agencies. The position is a designated Federal Emergency Management Official (FERO) and is subject to deployment during national disasters or other serious incidents impacting VA or while VA is supporting the National Response Framework (NRF). Position must possess a valid state driver's license (in the State they reside) to operate government owned/ leased vehicles. This position authorizes the position to carry a firearm. The position must meet the standards prescribed in the Lautenberg Amendment (PL 104-208) to the Gun Control Act of 1968 (18 USC 922). Any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess firearms or ammunition (Title 18 U.S.C. ? 922(g)(91)). Candidates who have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence are not qualified for this position. Candidates under consideration will be required to certify whether they have or have ever been convicted of such an offense. False or fraudulent information provided by the candidate is criminally punishable by fine or imprisonment (Title 18 U.S.C. ?1001). Position is considered essential personnel and will be responsible for remaining at or reporting to work site in emergency situations and inclement weather. The position must successfully complete the VA Police Officer Standards & Training (POST) Academy course and other mandatory training requirements set-forth by VA. The position is expected to continue irregular duty hours as necessary and must respond to serious incidents regardless of the time of day, i.e, responding to phone calls and physically responding to the facility during emergent situations i.e. officer involved shootings, severe weather situations.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Mann-Grandstaff Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 4815 North Assembly Street Spokane, WA 99205 US
• Name: Don Langman
• Phone: 206-762-1010 X67358
• Email: [email protected]