The Supervisory Security Specialist position is organizationally known as the Deputy Chief of Police and reports to the Chief of Police within the Police Service at the VA Roseburg Healthcare System. The position has delegated authority and responsibility to assist the Chief to manage and direct Police operations. Position is responsible for assisting the Chief with the operation, direction, and control of the law enforcement and physical security activities of VHA

Duties

Major duties and responsibilities include: Plans, assigns and explains work requirements to subordinates for new or changed programs and the functions, goals, processes, skills, and needs Hears and resolves grievances and employee complaints, reviews serious disciplinary cases Ensures police staff are properly trained to operate a variety of equipment and/or security systems Interprets security policies and procedures and provides guidance to senior facility leadership, other service chiefs, program managers, and others within the medical center's catchment area Keeps facility leadership informed regarding program successes and vulnerabilities Collaborates with leaders to address concerns, resolve program issues and resource needs Serves as designated liaison, subject matter expert and consultant with federal law enforcement agencies such as the Office of the Inspector General-Criminal Investigation Division (OIG-CID), FBI, DEA, ATF, Secret Service, state and local law enforcement agencies, etc. Assists in the development and modification of new Veteran-specific policies and procedures with focus on improving relationships between Veterans and Police Responsible for the protection of the civil rights of all individuals while on VA controlled property Assists with developing and implementing procedures for the detention or arrest of individuals suspected of violations committed against criminal laws Plans, directs, and updates the crime prevention program and exercises direction and control of investigations into criminal activities Manages the procurement and accountability of equipment and firearms used Performs related duties as required. Designated Drug-Testing Position: 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. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 08:00am to 4:30p, Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Security Specialist/PD99955A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required 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
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days the closing date of this announcement. GS-12 grade level: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-11 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience includes: Applying in-depth operational knowledge of security programs, laws and regulations by interpreting existing and new policy issuances and recommending local policy to provide a safe and secure environment. Exercising skills in consolidating, evaluating, and analyzing a wide variety of facts, situations, and initiatives to develop responses to security needs. Assisting the Agency with security and law enforcement matters and local policy development. Employing broad knowledge of emergency procedures, the ability to plan for and accommodate multi-layered security considerations due to new construction and skill to identify vulnerabilities to take corrective action. Advising the Chief and facility management on improvements and additions to existing systems or the acquisition of new security systems. Resolving conflicts, interpreting, and applying policies, and exercising judgment in planning and carrying out assignments. NOTE: Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, GS level (if a federal position), duties, month & year starting and ending dates AND hours worked per week. FIREARM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: 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. Applicants must be able to possess firearms under the terms of the Gun Control Act of 1968, as amended (18 U.S.C. 922(g)(9).DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIREMENT: This position requires a current, valid, state-issued driver's license. NOTE: We cannot accept photographs, therefore; please do not submit a copy of your driver's license with your application package. If an interview is requested, you may be required to provide a copy of your valid state-issued driver's license. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Education and Training Managing Human Resources Physical Security Security 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.

Education

There is no educational substitution for the GS-12 level.

Contacts

• Address Roseburg VA Medical Center 913 Northwest Garden Valley Boulevard Roseburg, OR 97471 US
• Name: Patricia Murphy
• Phone: (505) 265-1711 X3703
• Email: [email protected]