Supervisory Police Officer (Lieutenant)

Supervisory Police Officer (Lieutenant)Department of Veterans AffairsVeterans Affairs, Veterans Health AdministrationOverview

##### Open & closing dates

10/18/2019 to 10/24/2019

##### Service

Competitive

##### Pay scale & grade

GS 8

##### Salary

$46,947 to $61,030 per year

##### Appointment type

Permanent

##### Work schedule

Full-TimeLocation1 vacancy in the following location:-Leavenworth, KSRelocation expenses reimbursedNoTelework eligibleNo- DutiesSummaryThis recruitment is for one (1) Supervisory Police Officer located

in Leavenworth, KS. The incumbent provide supervision to the on-duty

police shift. Protects property and persons on the VA Eastern Kansas

Health Care System Medical Center property and insures laws are

properly enforced.Learn more about this agencyResponsibilitiesThe incumbent will serve as a Supervisory Police Officer, reporting

to the Chief of Police for Eastern Kansas Healthcare System (EKHCS),

on the Leavenworth campus.Some of the major duties will include, but are not limited to:

Responsible for planning shift Activities, directing assigned

personnel, organizing the shift's activities, controlling shift

activities and coordinating with other service lines and

agencies on matters pertaining to Security and Law Enforcement;

Ensures that the enforcement of Federal and applicable State

Criminal Codes and the VA regulations in the physical protection

of all persons, the protection of all property owned and

controlled by the Veterans Affairs is accomplished in accordance

with VA policies, procedures, rules and regulations;

Prepare performance appraisals on assigned employees;

Conducting informal inspections of officers to insure proper

uniform appearance and equipment wear;

Planning and assigning fixed posts, patrol areas and hours of

operation; assuring that all reports are prepared and completed

for review by higher authority;

Overseeing employee work performance, critiquing officers'

independent decision for soundness and legality.

Work Schedule: Rotating Shifts including Nights and Weekends,

may include Holidays

Compressed/Flexible: Not Available

Telework: Not Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Police Officer

(Lieutenant)/PD# 9570-ARelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not

toFinancial Disclosure Report: Not requiredTravel RequiredOccasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.Supervisory statusYesPromotion PotentialNone

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- RequirementsConditions 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

QualificationsTo qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements

by the closing date of this announcement, 10/24/2019.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-08 position you must have served 52

weeks at the GS-07. 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. 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:

- To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all

requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

- Basic Requirements: Investigation of Fitness: A character

investigation may be conducted on applicants selected for

employment. The purpose of such an investigation is to secure

evidence of the candidate's honesty, integrity, general

character, and loyalty to the U. S. Government. Such

investigations will be conducted under the security requirements

of the hiring agency.

Specialized Experience: To qualify for the GS-8 Supervisory

Policy Officer, candidates must demonstrate experience at the

next lower grade level (GS-7 or equivalent) 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. Creditable specialized experience may have been gained

in work on a police force; through service as a military police

officer; in work providing visitor protection and law

enforcement in parks, forests, or other natural resource or

recreational environments; in performing criminal investigative

duties; or in other work that provided the required knowledge

and skills.There is no educational substitution for the GS-08 level for the

Supervisory Police Officer position.You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:

- Communication

- Criminal Law

- Interpersonal Skills

- Organizational Awareness

- Technical CompetenceExperience 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: The duties of these positions require

moderate to arduous physical exertion and/or duties of

a hazardous nature. The following medical requirements apply to all

applicants: good near and distant vision, ability

to distinguish basic colors, and ability to hear the conversational

voice. Agencies may establish additional, job-related

physical or medical requirements provided the specific position(s)

involves the arduous or hazardous duties to which

the physical requirements relate. Applicants and employees must have

the capacity to perform the essential functions

of the position without risk to themselves or others. Applicants and

employees must possess emotional and mental

stability. In most instances, a specific medical condition or

impairment will not automatically disqualify an applicant

or employee. A medical condition or impairment is disqualifying only

if the condition, for good medical reason,

precludes assignment to or warrants restriction from the duties of

the specific position. For some positions, the loss or

impairment of a specific function may be compensated for by the

satisfactory use of a prosthesis or mechanical aid.

Reasonable accommodation shall also be considered in determining an

applicants' ability to perform the duties of a

position. Reasonable accommodation may include, but is not limited

to the use of assistive devices, job modification

or restructuring, provision of readers and interpreters, or adjusted

work schedules.

Psychological Assessment: Applicants will be required to take an

initial and annual psychological assessment of their

emotional and mental stability by a psychiatrist or psychologist.

Any emotional or mental condition which could cause

the applicant/officer to be a hazard to others or self during stress

situations and physical altercations will disqualify.

The psychological assessment will consist of a structured interview

and a standardized objective written psychological

testing by a police psychologist or psychiatrist.

Conditions of Employment: Firearms: Must be qualified to carry

firearms and maintain firearm proficiency. Incumbent

will be required to carry a firearm while performing duties and

maintain firearm proficiency.

As a condition of continued employment as a VA Police Officer, the

officer must (1) achieve and maintain qualification

in the use of the agency approved firearm; (2) must successfully

complete an initial and annual psychological

assessment and physical; and (3) must successfully complete the

Basic Police Officer Training Course (at the Law

Enforcement Training Center) and its Physical Fitness Test.

This position requires a Background Investigation. Incumbent will be

required to sign a statement indicating that they

understand that the investigation results must be favorable in order

to remain in this position.For more information on these qualification standards, please visit

the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.EducationThere is no educational substitution at this grade level.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. For further information, visit:

http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.Additional informationEarning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual

leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on

the number of years they have served as a Federal employee.Special 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 OPM's

Career Transition Resources website at

http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.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.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.For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility

requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other

Candidate Definitions document.If you are unable to apply online view the following link for

information regarding an Alternate Application.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.Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearanceOtherDrug test requiredYesPosition sensitivity and riskModerate Risk (MR)Trust determination processSuitability/Fitness- Required DocumentsTo apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application

Package which includes:

Resume

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-50's

(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 Letter

- DD-214/ Statement of Service

- Disability Letter (Schedule A)

- Disability Letter (VA)

- OF-306

- Resume

- Separation Notice (RIF)

- SF-15

- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel ActionSF-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 50's do not provide sufficient information and will not be

accepted for the purpose of verifying time-in-grade.

- Examples of appropriate SF-50's include:

- Within grade increases at the highest grade held; or

- Promotions with an effective date more than one year old; or

- SF-50's 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

http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.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.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.- BenefitsA 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. Learn 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 to ApplyAll applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this

position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the

documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The

complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on

10/24/2019 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire

click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10632664.

To begin, click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or

log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select

your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and

complete the occupational questionnaire.

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 USA JOBS

account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the

Application Status link and then select the more information link

for this position. The Application 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 USA

JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy

announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents

from your USA JOBS account or your application will be incomplete.NOTE: 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. HCP that are unable to

receive or otherwise decline a flu shot will be expected to wear a

face mask throughout the influenza season.Agency contact informationMarie BlakemanPhone(913) [email protected] Eastern Kansas Health Care System

2200 SW Gage Blvd

Topeka, KS 66622

USLearn more about this agencyNext stepsOnce your online application is submitted you will receive a

confirmation notification by email. 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. After the review

is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will

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notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office

for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final

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You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the

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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to

apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/548977100. Only resumes

submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed

at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.