This position serves as the Chief of Police and is located in the Police Service of the VA Medical Center at the Tomah VA Medical Center in Tomah Wisconsin. The Chief of Police responsible for the management and direction of police and security programs to including managing the physical security of assets, information, buildings and people.

Duties

Major duties and responsibilities include: Plans, assigns and explains work requirements to subordinate supervisors 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 senior 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 Maintains full responsibility for the protection of the civil rights of all individuals while on VA controlled property Develops and implements 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 other 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: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Telework: Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Security Officer/PD99956S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

GS-13 To qualify for this position, you must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. To be creditable, experience must have been equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) in the Federal service. Specialized experience includes: 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. This experience must be detailed in your resume to receive credit. Driver's License Requirement: Applicants must possess a valid, unrestricted State driver's license, have a safe driving record, and demonstrate that he or she is medically qualified to operate the appropriate motor vehicle safely. Applicants are required to pass agency Government Vehicle Drivers physical examination. 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. Firearm 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).

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Tomah VA Medical Center 500 East Veterans Street Tomah, WI 54660 US
• Name: Christina Dietzen
• Phone: 765-231-5578
• Email: [email protected]