Police Officer

Police Officer Position

Summary 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 : - Fingerprints (Two forms of ID required) - Security background - Immunizations (Immunization records preferred) -Physical Fitness Test (on Day 2) 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!

Duties include but are not limited to : Patrolling and Prevention : Patrol neighborhoods and VA Healthcare center to deter and detect criminal activity, maintaining a visible police presence. Emergency Response : Respond to various calls, including Mental Health emergencies and crimes in progress, accidents, assaults, domestic disputes, and medical emergencies, providing first-responder assistance. Legally empowered to carry firearms and enforce laws within the jurisdiction of the Department of Veteran Affairs. Law Enforcement : Community Police officers enforce laws and regulations by issuing citations or making arrests. Investigations : Investigate incidents, gather evidence, interview witnesses and suspects, and prepare detailed reports for potential prosecution. Community Engagement : Participate in community policing strategies, meet with citizens, and engage in outreach programs to build trust and cooperation. Observation : Monitoring people and activities to identify suspicious behaviors or law violations. Arrest and Search : Making arrests and executing searches and seizures as authorized by law. Report Writing : Documenting incidents, evidence, and investigative findings in written reports. Traffic Control : Directing traffic, investigating accidents, and enforcing traffic laws. Public Assistance : Providing information to the public and assisting people in distress. 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

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. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job All 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. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12 / 31 / 1959 Subject to background / security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements. Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Applicants must be at least 21 years of age as of the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Applicants must have the capacity to perform the essential functions of the position without risk to themselves or others. Applicants must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted State driver's license, have a safe driving record, and demonstrate that he or she is medically qualified to operate the appropriate motor vehicle safely. LAUTENBERG AMENDMENT. Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence are ineligible for U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Police Officer positions. Cases pending adjudication may not be eligible for selection. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications This is an open continuous announcement. The announcement will remain open for the time period advertised. Certificates will be issued on the following dates : November 7, 2025 November 14, 2025 November 21, 2025 December 2, 2025 (last certificate once announcement closes) All applicants are highly encouraged to apply to both GS-05 & GS-06 grade level positions to increase the likelihood of appearing on a certificate. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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-05 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-04 and for the GS-06 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-05. 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. 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. 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.

For the Police Officer, GS-5 position : Applicants must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-4 level in the federal service that has given me the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of a Police Officer. Specialized experience is work 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. At this level, police work must have included patrolling assigned area(s) to enforce laws and ordinances, regulate traffic, control crowds, prevent crimes and / or arrest violators. Experience as a security guard or corrections officer is generally NOT qualifying. Note : Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start / end dates AND hour worked per week; ~OR~ Please see requirements for substitution of education below.

For the Police Officer, GS-6 position : Applicants must