Law Enforcement Specialist

Veterans Health Administration • Montrose, NY

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About The Position

This position is within the VA Hudson Valley Health Care System Police Service. The Law Enforcement Specialist coordinates and supports physical security and infrastructure protection programs to safeguard Veterans, employees, visitors, and VA facilities. The role focuses on security assessments, identifying vulnerabilities, mitigating risks, regulatory compliance, and implementing protective measures.

The position manages physical security programs across multiple VA facilities and care sites; conducts surveys, inspections, vulnerability assessments, and security system audits; evaluates security systems; and recommends corrective actions. It also provides technical guidance to facility leadership, Police Services, and Facility Security Committees, monitors construction and security system projects, and prepares reports on findings and deficiencies.

The specialist investigates suspected violations and security incidents, reviews reports and evidence, documents findings, coordinates inquiries with relevant officials and agencies, and monitors corrective actions. The position also participates in crisis intervention involving Veterans, uses de-escalation techniques, coordinates with clinical partners, and collaborates with public safety agencies on Veteran-centered crisis intervention and suicide prevention.

The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Ad-hoc telework may be authorized; eligibility will be discussed during the interview. This is not a virtual position.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Meet the applicable time-in-grade requirement if a current or former Federal employee applying under the stated conditions: 52 weeks at GS-09 for a GS-11 position.
• Qualify through one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-09, or qualifying graduate education, or a combination of qualifying experience and education.
• Specialized experience must relate to duties such as physical security surveys and assessments, regulatory compliance, identifying deficiencies and recommending corrective actions, assessing protective systems, coordinating security activities, preparing reports, or reviewing and investigating violations.
• Submit transcripts if qualifying based in whole or in part on education.
• Complete the required application steps, questionnaire, and online assessment.
• Undergo urinalysis for illegal drug use if tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing-designated position; refusal results in denial of employment.
• Meet Selective Service registration requirements, if applicable.
• Complete a background/security investigation and online onboarding process, and provide acceptable identification for pre-employment requirements.
• Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program as a condition of employment for VA Health Care Personnel.
• Serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period, as applicable.
• Physical requirements are not inherently essential to successful performance beyond what can be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage physical security and infrastructure protection programs across multiple VA facilities and care sites.
• Conduct physical security surveys, inspections, vulnerability assessments, and security system audits to identify risks and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Evaluate electronic access controls, surveillance systems, intrusion alarms, and other protective measures.
• Assess security deficiencies, develop risk mitigation strategies, and recommend corrective actions to protect personnel, property, and VA assets.
• Provide technical guidance and recommendations to facility leadership, Police Services, and Facility Security Committees.
• Monitor security projects and provide technical input on construction, renovations, and security system installations.
• Maintain physical security tracking reports and prepare findings, assessments, and recommendations to support timely resolution of deficiencies.
• Investigate suspected violations of applicable laws, regulations, policies, and security requirements.
• Review investigative reports, gather and evaluate evidence, and document findings to support corrective or administrative actions.
• Conduct inquiries into security incidents and regulatory noncompliance, coordinating with appropriate officials and agencies.
• Monitor investigations and corrective actions through completion to ensure compliance with established requirements.
• Participate in crisis intervention involving Veterans experiencing behavioral health emergencies or other crisis situations.
• Apply de-escalation techniques and knowledge of VA resources to support safe and effective crisis resolution.
• Coordinate with clinical partners, including Suicide Prevention Coordinators, Veterans Justice Outreach Coordinators, and other VA personnel.
• Collaborate with federal, state, and local public safety agencies on Veteran-centered crisis intervention and suicide prevention initiatives.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree