Police Officer

This position will serve as a Police Officer assigned to the Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System in the Los Angeles, CA area. The Police Officer will perform a full range of community police duties as an armed officer to protect and serve the onsite Veteran community by enforcing laws, responding to emergencies, investigating crimes, directing traffic, and engaging with citizens to foster trust and ensure public safety.

• The Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System is Seeking Highly Energized Candidates

This vacancy is a solicitation for a 2 Day Hiring Fair Event, which will be on an invite only basis once the position qualifications have been met. If you receive an invitation, you will be required to attend in person on :

Date : Friday, January 9, 2026 and Saturday, January 10, 2026

Time : 8 : 00 AM. - 2 : 00 PM.

Location of Hiring Event : Greater Los Angeles VA Hospital (Address and map of hiring fair location will be provided to candidates who have met minimum qualifications for invitation)

You will be notified of your qualifications and if determined to be minimally qualified, you will receive an invitation for interview and MUST RSVP. Applicants should plan for a long day if selected, as there are several pre-employment stations to clear.

Requirements for Pre-Employment Screening :

Recruitment / Relocation Incentives : May be authorized for $10,000 up front lump sum (sign on bonus)!

For highly qualified applicants may be authorized for $15,000 up front lump sum (sign on bonus)!

90 days after appointment, may be eligible for a 15% retention incentive increased to annual salary paid out bi-weekly basis!

This hiring event is in support of Executive Order Keeping Promises to Veterans and Establishing a National Center for Warrior Independence

Duties include but are not limited to :

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.

A current, valid state-issued Driver's License is required for this position.

A Firearm Qualification is a requirement for this position : 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 condition of gaining and continuing employment as a Police Officer. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968.

Work Schedule : Compressed / Flexible Schedule. Candidates must be willing to work weekends, irregular work hours and extended hours if determined by the needs of the service. Furthermore, 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 / PD99925A and PD99925

Financial Disclosure Report : Not Required

In order to attend the VA Police Academy (Law Enforcement Training Center LETC), you must be able to pass a physical fitness test of a 1.5 mile run, pushups, and sit-ups based off VA physical standards.

Failure to complete the Police Academy as scheduled by the agency may result in a removal as a VA Police Officer.