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Learn more about this agency11/03/2017 to 11/27/2017
$37,702 - $49,017 per year
GS 06
1 vacancy in the following location:
Not required
No
Agency Employees Only
Full-time - Full Time
No
RW-18-CL-2022298-BU
483563400
This position is located within the Police Service at the Chillicothe Campus of the Southwestern Region of the Ohio Health Care System (VISN 10). The primary purpose of this position is to suppress crime and criminal activity, protect life and property, apprehend and arrest violators of criminal laws, recover stolen property and regulate non-criminal conduct. Incumbent will initiate contact when unusual persons, circumstances present, and/or when accidents occur, making detailed reports on all such occurrences. This service provides law enforcement and security support for the Chillicothe, OH, VA Medical Center and its subsidiaries.
The primary purpose of this position is to perform the essential functions of the job which include but are not limited to:
· Respond to calls for police assistance during patrol operations determining if incidents are civil or criminal in nature.
· Operate vehicles under both normal and emergent circumstances.
· Establish safe parameters and entry control points.
· Function as a first responder (BLS certified) and administer first aid.
· Execute Federal arrest warrants.
· Notify appropriate outside jurisdiction when persons are present who have non-federal arrest warrants issued for them.
· Identify and remove hazards.
· Enforce traffic and parking policies, regulations and laws.
· Identify and apprehend offender, advising persons of their constitutional rights.
· Present competent professional testimony in court, present physical evidence in court, confer with prosecutors.
· Review and prepare evidence for court presentations.
· Evaluate tactical plan modifications.
· Attend and complete training as scheduled.
· Maintain departmental equipment as necessary.
Work Schedule: Rotating shifts consisting of four, ten hour shifts and three days off. Includes day, evening and midnight shifts with irregular days off.
Position Description Title/PD#: Police Officer, GS-0083-07, PD #06738-A
Physical Requirements/Work Environment: The work requires, on a regular basis, considerable and strenuous physical activity exertion such as frequent driving, climbing of multiple flights of stairs, running, lifting heavy object over 50 pounds, crouching or crawling in restrictive areas during search or pursuit activities, or defending oneself or others against physical attack. Body armor must be worn and duty equipment (firearm with extra ammunition, chemical weapon, PR-24 baton, handcuffs, radio, gloves, keys, etc.) Must be qualify with Barretta 92D pistol and AR15 Platform Rifle. must be regularly worn or carried. The wearing of this equipment significantly amplifies the physical strain experienced by the employee during physical exertion or during periods of hot weather. Employees regularly required to work more long hours. The environment regularly involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental stress that require a range of safety and other precautions. Must pass physical Test with Law Enforcement Training Center and Complete 10 weeks Police Officer Standardized Training in Little Rock Arkansas.
Mental/Emotional Requirements: The incumbent to understand, remember, and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information and communicate; Understand complex problems and to collaborate and explore alternative solutions; Understand opposing points of view on highly complex issues and to negotiate and integrate different viewpoints; Organize thoughts into understandable terminology; Organize and prioritize own work schedule on short-term basis (longer than one month) or work schedules of others on long-term basis; Apply common sense in performing job; Make decisions which have significant impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside immediate work unit; Make decisions which have significant impact on the department's credibility, operations, and services; Understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines; Complete routine forms, use existing form letters and/or conduct routine oral communication; Compose letters, outlines, memoranda, and basic reports and/or to orally communicate technical information; Communicate with individuals utilizing a telephone; Make informal presentations, inside and/or outside the organization and more.
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Specialized Experience: Experience that provided knowledge of a body of basic laws and regulations, law enforcement operations, practices, and techniques and involved responsibility for maintaining order and protecting life and property.
Applicants must have One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-05) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.
Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
· Identify and apprehend offenders.
· Advises persons of their constitutional rights.
· Advises employee of their Weingarten rights.
· Make judgments regarding arrest, citation or release of suspects/offenders.
· Conduct searches and seize contraband.
· Pursue suspects on foot and uses physical force as necessary to control or subdue persons
· Provide accurate oral descriptions of persons, places and events.
· Conduct surveillance of individuals/locations, investigate crimes against persons and property.
· Investigate complaints of drug law violations and collect evidence.
· Present competent professional testimony in court
· Evaluate modifications to tactical plans.
· Participate in the developmental and implementation of department goals, objective's, policies and procedures.
· Recommend and assist in developing additional training to other officers as assigned.
· Write comprehensive police offense reports.
There is no educational substitution for GS-6 level and above.
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.
PLEASE NOTE: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
The Career Transition Assistance Plan CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 90 or more before any Veterans preference points) for this vacancy. Information about CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.
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.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations where patients receive care or who come into contact with VA patients as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, paid and unpaid, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, students, researchers, volunteers, and trainees who work at these facilities.
Time-in-grade: 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. For a GS-06 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-05 level.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
You will be rated on the following competencies based on your application for this position.
Competency 1 Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws and civil rights.
Competency 2 Skilled in written and verbal communication.
Competency 3 Knowledge of general law enforcement methods and techniques.
Competency 4 Ability to investigate, analyzes facts, and prepare reports.
Competency 5 Ability to meet and deal with other in performing supervisory or leader work.
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 résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s):
·Resume
·SF-50
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s),which may not be required for all applicants:
Note: Resumes must include information such as:
1. How to contact the applicant.
2. Descriptions of jobs held, including the name and address of employer, job title, description of duties, beginning and ending date (month/year) of employment, average hours worked per week, and supervisor's name and phone number.
3. Education, including name and location of college, dates attended, and type and date of any degree earned; and other information, such as possession of licenses, certificates, etc.
4. Descriptions of duties must be sufficiently detailed to document the applicant's level of experience.
5. Although not mandatory, if the position is (was) with the Federal government (military or civilian), applicants should state the series and grade or pay grade (rank) and the date of last promotion.
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.
Please use this checklist to ensure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information.
Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or 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 Veterans Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. For more information, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.
Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents: You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you are unable to apply online or unable to upload your supporting documents to your online application, follow the directions located at the following site: Fax Options. The Vacancy ID of the job opportunity announcement is TAG:VacancyID.
NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203-FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
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.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
To apply for this position, you must complete the View Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Monday, November 27, 2017 to receive consideration.
1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. During our review, if your résumé and application package do not support your questionnaire answers, we will adjust your rating accordingly. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email (if provided); otherwise, applicants will receive a notification letter via the U.S. Postal Service. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USAJOBS account and clicking on Application Status. For a more detailed update of your status, click on more information. Information regarding applicant notification points can be found in the USAJobs Resource Center.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/483563400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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Who May Apply: Chillicothe VA Medical Center and affiliated CBOC employees, who have been in their current position as a permanent employee for more than 90 days.
Vacancy Identification Number (VIN) 2022298