Supervisory Law Enforcement Specialist

Veterans Health Administration • El Paso, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Security and Preparedness, Field Operations Division, VA Police Service. The incumbent serves as Deputy Field Chief, providing executive leadership and strategic oversight of law enforcement operations, physical security, crisis intervention programs, and compliance activities across a multi-facility catchment area. The Deputy Field Chief is the Field Chief’s second-in-command and alter ego, sharing the Field Chief’s authorities and responsibilities.

The role directs subordinate managers and supervisors overseeing armed law enforcement personnel, physical security specialists, and administrative staff. It provides strategic direction for multiple organizational units, evaluates management practices for consistency and compliance, and oversees workforce planning, performance management, awards, pay actions, and complex employee relations matters. The incumbent also directs research into security devices and collaborates across Administrations on law enforcement and security equipment and service requirements.

The position provides executive oversight of law enforcement and compliance operations, interprets and implements applicable policies and laws, and oversees investigative, crime-prevention, emergency-response, and enforcement activities. During emergencies, the incumbent coordinates protective and recovery operations with local, state, and federal agencies and ensures law enforcement and security operations are maintained. This is not a virtual position; the employee must live within or be willing to relocate within a commutable distance of the duty location. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Frequent travel is required.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service, including managing armed law enforcement personnel by assigning and monitoring work and reviewing reports and incident documentation.
• Meet established experience, basic training, and in-service training requirements for exercising police powers.
• Successfully complete required training, including VA Police Officer Standardized Training (POST), the Field Training and Evaluation Program (FTEP), other in-service requirements, and weapons qualifications for enforcement of arrest authority under 902 authority.
• Carry a firearm or firearms while performing the duties and maintain firearm proficiency.
• Possess and maintain a valid automobile driver's license and be available for frequent travel.
• Complete the required application, assessment, and questionnaire, including the Supervisory Situational Judgment Test.
• Complete a pre-employment urinalysis if tentatively selected for a testing-designated position; refusal results in denial of VA employment.
• Register for Selective Service if applicable to males born after December 31, 1959.
• Be subject to a background/security investigation and complete online onboarding and acceptable identity-document requirements.
• Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program as required for VA Health Care Personnel.
• Serve a one-year probationary period.
• Meet the physical demands of the role, including prolonged walking, working in confined spaces, crouching, bending, crawling, standing, climbing, exposure to all temperatures, moderate to arduous exertion, and possible exposure to personal danger.
• Live within or be willing to relocate within a commutable distance of the duty location.

Responsibilities

• Direct subordinate managers and supervisors overseeing armed law enforcement personnel, physical security specialists, and administrative staff.
• Serve as second-in-command and alter ego for the Field Chief, sharing the Field Chief’s authorities and responsibilities.
• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for multiple organizational units and ensure alignment with enterprise objectives and senior leadership directives.
• Evaluate management practices for consistency, equity, and compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Review and approve staffing recommendations, including selections, promotions, details, and reassignments, in support of workforce planning and succession strategies.
• Oversee performance management for subordinate managers and ensure fair, consistent application of rating methodologies.
• Approve or recommend awards, pay actions, and recognition programs within delegated authority.
• Provide guidance on complex employee relations matters and review proposed corrective or disciplinary actions.
• Direct research into security devices to comply with national security directives and improve the security of VA assets.
• Collaborate across Administrations to identify law enforcement and security equipment and service requirements.
• Serve as a VA official during emergencies and coordinate protective and recovery operations with local, state, and federal agencies.
• Manage emergency operations and oversee plans and actions to maintain law enforcement and security operations at affected facilities.
• Provide strategic direction for law enforcement and compliance operations and ensure adherence to applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Interpret and implement policies, regulations, and directives to maintain security and enforce applicable statutes.
• Oversee investigative and enforcement activities, including crime prevention, emergency response, and apprehension of offenders.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive federal benefits package.
• Selected applicants may request and receive approved credit for prior work or military service toward annual leave accrual; approval is not guaranteed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed