Police Officer

Summary This position will serve as a Police Officer at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston, South Carolina (CBOC Hinesville – Georgia). The Police Officer will perform a full range of police duties by following and executing rules, regulations, and procedures covering law and rules enforcement, physical and personal security operations, patrol duties, control desk duty, coordination with local courts, and crime prevention activities for the local jurisdiction. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement – 09/30/2026. Applicants may qualify based on their experience as described below: Specialized Experience: Must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS‑5 grade level in the federal service (or equivalent pay band) that provided a knowledge of basic laws and regulations, law‑enforcement operations, practices, and techniques, and involved responsibility for maintaining order and protecting life and property in the normal line of progression for the occupation. Examples of Specialized Experience: Maintaining order to protect life and property; taking initial complaints; interviewing witnesses; securing a crime scene and conducting limited searches; responding to emergency situations; gathering information and preparing reports; conducting routine patrol; traffic control; and traffic accident investigations. Driver’s License Requirement: This position requires a current, valid, state‑issued driver’s license. Firearm Qualification Requirement: VA Police Officers are required to carry agency‑approved firearms while on duty on VA property. Officers must achieve and maintain qualification/certification with the agency‑approved firearms as a condition of gaining and continuing employment as a Police Officer. Applicants must be able to possess firearms under the terms of the Gun Control Act of 1968 – as amended (18 U.S.C. 922(g)(9)). For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management’s website at Duties Protects the civil rights of all individuals on VA controlled property. Prevents, detects, and investigates 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. Promotion potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. 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. Work schedule: 0700‑1700 Monday‑Friday. Candidates must be willing to work weekends, irregular work hours, and extended hours if determined by the needs of the service. Further, candidates must be willing to be placed—detailed—or temporarily assigned to other related services and/or locations if necessary. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position description/PD#: Police Officer/PD11497A. Recruitment incentive: Authorized recruitment incentive offered at 25% of salary following a 2‑year commitment. #J-18808-Ljbffr