Law Enforcement Specialist - Training Coordinator

Veterans Health Administration•Beckley, WV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Security and Preparedness, Office of Security and Law Enforcement, Police Service. The Police Service provides law enforcement, protective, and investigative services to Veterans, federal employees, affiliates, contractors, visitors, and others who receive services, work, or visit VA facilities nationwide. The incumbent serves as the Police Service Training Manager and Primary Firearms Armorer, acting as the technical authority for planning, developing, and managing training programs and firearms maintenance. The position also performs law enforcement and investigative duties, participates in crisis intervention and suicide prevention responses, and inspects VA facilities for physical-security compliance. Work may require travel of 25% or more, rotating shifts, and on-site duties. This is not a virtual position. The role carries law enforcement authority under Title 38, United States Code, Sections 901 and 902, and may be designated as essential personnel.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
For current or former federal employees subject to time-in-grade rules: 52 weeks at GS-07 for a GS-09 position.
One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-07, such as providing law enforcement training; conducting investigations, apprehensions, and detentions; protecting life and property; responding to emergencies; gathering information and preparing reports; or conducting patrol, traffic control, and traffic accident investigations. Alternatively, qualifying education or a combination of education and experience may be used.
For the education-only qualification path: a master's or equivalent graduate degree, two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a related physical-security field, or a related LL.B. or J.D.
Experience must be fully documented, including job title, duties, start and end dates by month and year, and hours worked per week. Security guard or corrections officer experience is generally not qualifying.
Complete the required application steps and online assessment; selected applicants must complete onboarding and provide acceptable identification.
Pass required pre-employment urinalysis; the position is subject to random drug testing.
Meet established experience, basic training, and in-service training requirements for exercising police powers; successfully complete VA Police Officer Standardized Training, the Field Training and Evaluation Program, in-service requirements, and weapons qualifications.
Obtain and maintain all LETC instructor certifications.
Pass a pre-employment medical examination and be determined physically fit for strenuous and physically demanding duties; periodic incumbent examinations may apply.
Be eligible to carry firearms under the Lautenberg Amendment, carry a firearm while performing the job, and maintain firearm proficiency.
Possess and maintain a valid automobile driver's license and be available for frequent travel.
Meet applicable background and security investigation requirements and participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
Serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period, as applicable.
Be able to serve during continuity-of-operations events if designated essential personnel.
Meet Selective Service registration requirements for males born after December 31, 1959.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and manage the Police Service training program in accordance with VA Handbook 0730, established training policies, and federal guidelines.
Serve as Training Manager and Primary Firearms Armorer, managing training programs and firearms maintenance.
Oversee the Field Training and Evaluation Program for new VA Police hires.
Serve as the primary liaison on training matters with VA Central Office, other facilities, and external law enforcement partners.
Enforce laws protecting life, property, and federal assets; conduct investigations; gather information and evidence; and prepare or review investigative documentation.
Serve and execute search and arrest warrants, subpoenas, and summonses; administer oaths; make arrests without warrants; and take action to preserve the peace and protect federal facilities and personnel.
Respond as a member of a Crisis Intervention Team to Veterans experiencing mental health crises, using de-escalation strategies and knowledge of VA resources.
Coordinate with clinical partners, including Veterans Justice Outreach Coordinators, Suicide Prevention Coordinators, and Veteran Crisis Line Responders, to support multidisciplinary responses to Veterans in crisis on and off VA-controlled property.
Conduct inspections of VA facilities and worksites for compliance with physical-security requirements.
Inspect physical-security countermeasures, including electronic access control systems, CCTV systems, intrusion alarms, and duress alarms; analyze deficiencies, finalize inspection results, and take corrective action.
Provide consistent protection and customer service without bias to stakeholders entering VA facilities.