This position is located within the VA Hudson Valley Health Care System, Police Service. The Law Enforcement Specialist coordinates and supports physical security and infrastructure protection programs to safeguard Veterans, employees, visitors, and VA facilities. The position focuses on security assessments, vulnerability identification, risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, and implementation of protective measures to ensure a safe and secure environment.
Major duties include, but are not limited to: Infrastructure Protection Program Management (60%) Coordinates and manages physical security and infrastructure protection programs across multiple VA facilities and sites of care. Conducts physical security surveys, inspections, vulnerability assessments, and security system audits to identify risks and ensure regulatory compliance.
Evaluates physical security systems, including electronic access controls, surveillance systems, intrusion alarms, and other protective measures. Assesses security deficiencies, develops risk mitigation strategies, and recommends corrective actions to safeguard personnel, property, and VA assets. Provides technical guidance and recommendations to facility leadership, Police Services, and Facility Security Committees on physical security requirements and improvements.
Monitors security projects and provides technical input on facility construction, renovations, and security system installations. Maintains physical security tracking reports and prepares detailed findings, assessments, and recommendations to ensure timely resolution of deficiencies. Enforcement and Investigations (20%) Investigates suspected violations of applicable laws, regulations, policies, and security requirements.
Reviews investigative reports, gathers and evaluates evidence, and documents findings to support appropriate corrective or administrative actions. Conducts inquiries into security incidents and regulatory noncompliance, coordinating with appropriate officials and agencies. Monitors investigations and corrective actions through completion to ensure compliance with established requirements.
Crisis Intervention/Suicide Prevention (20%) Participates in crisis intervention activities involving Veterans experiencing behavioral health emergencies or other crisis situations. Applies de-escalation techniques and knowledge of VA resources to support safe and effective crisis resolution. Coordinates with clinical partners, including Suicide Prevention Coordinators, Veterans Justice Outreach Coordinators, and other VA personnel.
Collaborates with federal, state, and local public safety agencies to support Veteran-centered crisis intervention and suicide prevention initiatives. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:00am - 4:30pm) Telework: This position may be authorized for ad-hoc telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Law Enforcement Specialist/PD00217A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
victoria.anthony@va.gov · (908)992-1602
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $88005 – $114413/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-10-22.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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