Police Officer

Iowa City, IA
Veterans Health Administration

Closing date: 07/08/2022

Salary: $46,997 – $46,997 per year

The incumbent serves as a Federal police officer working for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) performing law enforcement and security duties pursuant to Title 38 USC § 902. VA police officers are a vital part of ensuring a safe and secure environment across VA.

Duties

The mission of the Police Officer is to serve and protect Veterans, patients, employees, contractors, volunteers, affiliates, visitors, and others who frequent VA facilities.

  • Protects property and persons on VA property, and enforces appropriate criminal codes and regulations.
  • Assists patients, visitors and employees who require direction and/or physical assistance.
  • Issues traffic citations and federal violation notices when necessary.
  • Responds to crowd and riot control, bomb threats and search requests.
  • Questions witnesses and principals in crimes reported on VA property.
  • Arrests persons for offenses committed on VA property and transfers them to appropriate authorities for detention.
  • Frequently works and patrols alone and without supervision in the outlying grounds and parking lots areas.
  • Directs and assists persons to safety areas during fire, storm or other emergencies and takes prompt action to evacuate persons from dangerous areas.
  • Identifies and reports hazardous situations and correct immediate dangers.

Conditions of Employment

  • You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
  • Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
  • 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
  • A character investigation may be conducted on applicants selected for employment.
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
  • Must have a valid state drivers license.