The position is organizationally known as the Chief of Police and reports to the Medical Center Director or designated executive leadership official for administrative-only direction. The position is responsible for the operation, direction, and control of the law enforcement and physical security activities of the Coatesville Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC). A RELOCATION INCENTIVE AND RELOCATION EXPENSES HAVE BEEN AUTHORIZED FOR HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES.

Duties

Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following. Personnel/Training Observes, evaluates and prepares reports on the performance of department personnel Develops programs to alter the behavior of employees whose work performance is below acceptable standards Plans, assigns and explains work requirements to subordinate supervisors for new or changed programs and the functions, goals, processes, skills, and needs Develops solutions to continuing problems in the quality of work and operating effectiveness and takes or recommends necessary corrective actions Resolves technical work problems not covered by precedents or established policies Reviews serious disciplinary cases involving Police Service employees and recommends appropriate actions to higher level management Approves, modifies or rejects career development plans, training requests, employee utilization proposals, and similar matters Physical Security As the technical expert, the position develops 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 Responsible for the development of the physical security plans and objectives and for producing Medical Center policies which address the full scope of the facility's law enforcement and security program Actively participates in major and minor construction projects during all phases of the project (design, review, construction, activation, etc.) to ensure VA's physical security requirements are properly met and support VA's safety and security goals Police and Security Administration The position is the sole facility law enforcement and security subject matter expert Interprets complex security policies and procedures and is the primary source to provide guidance to senior facility leadership, other service chiefs, program managers, VBA, and NCA leaders within the Medical Center's catchment area Keeps senior facility leadership informed regarding program successes and vulnerabilities and collaborates with leaders to address concerns, resolve program issues and/or address resource needs Serves as management's designated liaison, subject matter expert and consultant with federal law enforcement agencies such as the VA, Office of the Inspector General-Criminal Investigation Division (OIG-CID), F.B.I., D.E.A., A.T.F., Secret Service, State Police and local law enforcement agencies Responsible for establishing Memorandum's of Understanding (MOUs) with law enforcement agency executives responsible for the jurisdictions in which VA has facilities Represents the Department and Facility/HCS at meetings, conferences, events and with outside agencies Police & Security Operations Manages the modernization efforts and plans, the integration of new initiatives, advancements in technology, policies, etc. that are transforming the law enforcement/security program into 21st century policing model Assists in the development and modification of new Veteran-specific policies and procedures to accommodate the unique needs of Veterans with mental illness, PTSD, TBI, etc.) Improving relationships between Veterans and Police by engaging in non-confrontational encounters to decrease the possibility of violent incidents Increases transparency and organizational accountability to gain the trust and confidence of Veterans and continue to enhance the public image of Police Service Responds quickly to results of the All Employee Survey to increase the department's accountability Equipment/Weapons/Weapons Control Manages procurement and accountability of equipment used by and assigned to police service Responsible for the Firearms Program at the facility level, ensuring that critical elements of the program are met, i.e.; weapons training certification, inventory control of weapons and ammunition and supporting supplies Firearms program liability requires that all weapons related responsibilities be accomplished without deficiencies Work Schedule: Tour of duty is 8:00am - 4:30pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Security Officer - Chief of Police/PD99956A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized for highly qualified candidates Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/19/2023. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-13 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-12. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-12 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: training, leading, coordinating or supervising others in related duties such as: observes, evaluates and prepares reports on the performance of department personnel; develops programs to alter the behavior of employees whose work performance is below acceptable standards; plans, assigns and explains work requirements to subordinate supervisors for new or changed programs and the functions, goals, processes, skills, and needs; develops solutions to continuing problems in the quality of work and operating effectiveness and takes or recommends necessary corrective actions; resolves technical work problems not covered by precedents or established policies; hears grievances and serious employee complaints to resolve or recommend s solutions; reviews serious disciplinary cases involving Police Service employees and recommends appropriate actions to higher level management; approves, modifies or rejects career development plans, training requests, employee utilization proposals, and similar matters; and deals with union officials and others on matters involving collective bargaining members. The position submits reports to justify increases in department personnel to the executive leadership team and/or resource board/committee; evaluates resumes of prospective candidates to determine qualifications; and chairs/conducts performance-based interviews to assist in selecting appropriate candidates. 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. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. 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). 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. The position must successfully complete the VA Police Officer Standards & Training (POST) Academy course and other mandatory training requirements set-forth by VA. 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. Work Environment: The work is primarily performed in an office-like setting. However, there is the potential for dangerous situations to occur at VA installations to include physical assaults, assaults involving various hidden and open weapons, including firearms, knives, clubs, etc. Without knowledge of the medical history of persons, the position is responsible for physically interacting with aggressive persons. In addition, there can be exposure to moderate discomfort and unpleasantness during adverse weather conditions. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Coatesville VA Medical Center 1400 Black Horse Hill Road Coatesville, PA 19320 US
• Name: Jolie Zelesnak
• Phone: (724) 406-8285
• Email: [email protected]