Police Officer

Department of Veterans Affairs•Murfreesboro, TN

34d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will serve as a Police Officer for The Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) in Murfreesboro, TN. The Police Officer will perform a full range of police duties by following and executing rules, regulations, or procedures covering law and rules enforcement, physical and personal security operations, patrol duties, control desk duty, coordination with local courts, and/or crime prevention activities for the local jurisdiction.

Requirements

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.
Candidates must be willing to work weekends, irregular work hours and extended hours if determined by the needs of the service.
Candidates must be willing to be placed, detailed, or temporarily assigned to other related services and/or locations, if necessary.

Responsibilities

Protects the civil rights of all individuals on VA controlled property
Prevents, detect and investigate crimes
Patrols assigned areas on foot or by motor vehicle
Subdues persons causing disturbance or who threaten harm to themselves or others
Follows rules/procedures concerning search and seizure of evidence and contraband
Obtains search and arrest warrants
Arrests violators
Provides basic first aid and CPR prior to arrival of emergency medical personnel
Prepares report of activities and events that occurred during shift
Performs traffic control
Assists citizens in emergency situations
Performs other related duties as assigned.