Job Description

SummaryThe Marion IL VA Medical Center is accepting applications for Security Officer Chief of Police. The Security Officer position is organizationally known as the Chief of Police and reports to the Medical Center Director or designated executive leadership official for administrative-only direction. The position is responsible for the operation direction and control of the law enforcement and physical security activities of a Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) or Health Care System (HCS). Learn more about this agencyHelpOverview Accepting applications Open & closing dates 10/18/2022 to 11/07/2022 Salary $94373 - $122683 per year Pay scale & gradeGS 13 HelpLocation1 vacancy in the following location: Marion IL 1 vacancy Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment typePermanent - Work scheduleFull-time - ServiceCompetitive Promotion potential 13 Job family (Series) 0080 Security Administration Supervisory statusYes Security clearance Other Drug testNo Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk Trust determination process Suitability/Fitness Announcement numberCBSS-11684463-23-CS Control number683847000 HelpThis job is open to Internal to an agencyCurrent federal employees of this agency. Clarification from the agency This announcement is open to current permanent Marion IL VAMC VISN 15 and VHA employees. You must provide the most recent non-award SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action to be considered for this vacancy. Marion IL VAMC employees will receive first consideration. Closing date has been extended to November 7 2022VideosHelpDuties Observes evaluates and prepares reports on the performance of department personnel. Develops solutions to continuing problems in the quality of work and operating effectiveness and takes or recommends necessary corrective actions. Plans and directs facility law enforcement and security operations Develops local policies and implements corrective procedures to alleviate identified physical security problems. Participates in major and minor construction projects during all phases of the project (design review construction activation etc.) to ensure VAs physical security requirements are properly met and support VAs safety and security goals. Conducts physical security surveys and vulnerability assessments on schedules set-forth by VA. Responsible for establishing Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with law enforcement agency executives responsible for the jurisdictions in which VA has facilities. Serves on various facility committees such as but not limited to the Accident Review Board Administrative Executive Board Executive Leadership Board Environment of Care Committee Safety Committee Construction Safety Committee Emergency Preparedness Management Committee Disruptive Behavior Committee Workplace Violence Committee Employee Threat Assessment Group and others as assigned. Plans coordinates and delivers any necessary law enforcement or security training for personnel outside the service. Performs assignments that advance the departments public safety strategies in comparison to technology investments. Responsibility for the protection of the civil rights of all individuals while on VA controlled property and the preservation of a peaceful environment requisite to the delivery of medical care and other services. Manages procurement and accountability of equipment used by and assigned to police service. Responsible for the Firearms Program at the facility level ensuring that critical elements of the program are met i.e.; weapons training certification inventory control of weapons and ammunition and supporting supplies. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Security Officer/PD99956A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not requiredHelpRequirementsConditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job All 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. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. Qualifications To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 11/07/2022. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-13 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-12. The grade may have been in any occupation but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade as required by the announcement. In this instance you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-12 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include but are not limited to: Knowledge of security and law enforcement practices and policies; Technical expert knowledge of multi-layered security systems to advise facility management on improvements or additions to existing systems or in the ordering of new security systems; Functions as a technical expert to complete and oversee assignments requiring the application of theories and development of solutions to complex security problems; Knowledge of to plan for and minimize active threat situations as well as deescalate encounters with weapons carrying. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a valid state drivers license (in the State they reside) to operate government owned/ leased vehicles. Must display operational skills and proficiency in handling firearms and other agency approved weapons. The position is required to achieve and maintain qualifications with agency approved weapons commensurate with assigned duties and responsibilities. The position must maintain sufficient physical fitness to perform during emergencies and qualify with the firearm issued and required to carry while on duty. This position authorizes the position to carry a firearm. The position must meet the standards prescribed in the Lautenberg Amendment (PL 104-208) to the Gun Control Act of 1968 (18 USC 922). You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Education and TrainingManaging Human ResourcesPhysical SecuritySecurity Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting 45 pounds and over; Heavy carrying 45 pounds and over; Straight pulling (.5 hours); Pulling hand over hand (.5 hours); Pushing (.5 hours); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (4 hours); Standing (4 hours); Crawling(.5 hours); Kneeling (.5 hours); Repeated bending (.5 hours); Climbing legs only (.5 hours); Climbing use of legs and arms; Both legs required; Operation of crane truck tractor or motor vehicle; Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Ability to use and desirability of using firearms; Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4; Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; Both eyes required; Depth perception; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Ability to distinguish shades of colors; Hearing without aid; Emotional stability under stress; Ability to run in pursuit of suspects. For more information on these qualification standards please visit the United States Office of Personnel Managements website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.Education There is no educational substitution at this grade level.Additional informationSpecial Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u) Schedule A Appointment of persons with disabilities [i.e. intellectual disabilities severe physical disabilities or psychiatric disabilities] and/or Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. Contact the Agency Contact for information on how to apply under this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal/VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice your most recent performance rating and your most recent SF-50 noting current position grade level and duty location) and be found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified: applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and who are proficient in most of the required competencies of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPMs Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01 VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e. medical religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. Read more Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration you may be asked to submit additional job related information which may include but not limited to; responses to the knowledge skills and abilities; completion of a work sample and/or contact for an interview. Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g. on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidates abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document. Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment change to lower grade transfer appointment or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA career development services for our existing Veterans and coaching and reintegration support for military service members. Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. As a new or existing federal employee you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether youre a permanent part-time temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits however check with your agency to make sure youre eligible under their policies. To apply for this position you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: ResumeSF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action The following documents are accepted and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to make sure you have included other documents required for your application such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify) SF-50s (current/former Federal employees) documentation to support Veterans Preference claims or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information. Cover LetterDD-214/ Statement of ServiceLicenseOther (1)Performance AppraisalProfessional CertificationResumeSF-15SF-50/ Notification of Personnel ActionTranscript SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action (if applicable for Time in Grade and/or Eligibility): Most recent SF-50 if you are a current or former Federal employee An SF-50 showing your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade as required by the announcement. In this instance you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade Award 50s do not provide sufficient information and will not be accepted for the purpose of verifying time-in-grade. Examples of appropriate SF-50s include: Within grade increases at the highest grade held; or Promotions with an effective date more than one year old; or SF-50s at the highest grade held with an effective date more than one year old. Veterans Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP) 10pt (CP/CPS/XP) or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable general etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service character of service (honorable general etc.) and dates of impending separation. Additionally disabled Veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans Preference please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans Preference.If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. ...