This position is located within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Security and Preparedness (OSP), Field Operations Division, VA Police Service. The mission of the VA Police Service is to provide law enforcement, protective services, and investigative services to the VA Community,
- Coordinate multi-facility physical security program across HCS (VA-owned/leased). Leads COP efforts, implements initiatives, and acts for Police leadership on program matters. - Serve as Physical Security SME to Medical Center leadership and Police Services; advise on requirements/policy/countermeasures. - Manage vetting and access control (IPPM) to ensure individuals are properly vetted; support VHA/VBA/NCA.
- Conduct audits/surveys/vulnerability assessments; inspect EACS/CCTV/intrusion & duress alarms; document discrepancies & corrective actions. - Recommend security systems/countermeasures to Facility Security Committees & Chief of Police; provide options/cost/implementation guidance. - Ensure compliance with ISC standards & VA physical-security policy in design/construction/leasing; provide technical advisement; monitor compliance.
- Maintain Physical Security Tracking Report; analyze security data; produce reports/graphs/presentations; verify confidentiality/data integrity. - Plan, conduct, and finalize inspections with conclusions/recommendations; forward discrepancies to COTR/COR. - Perform law-enforcement duties on VA property (Title 38 §§901-902): enforce laws, preserve peace, investigate, execute warrants, arrest, report.
- Pursue/apprehend offenders; coordinate with external jurisdictions, including hot pursuit when authorized. -Lead/participate in Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention (Veteran-Centric Policing); advanced de-escalation; coordinate with clinical partners. - Develop/deliver physical-security & crisis training; lead COP knowledge sharing. - Prepare professional leadership briefings/presentations summarizing findings, trends, recommendations.
Work Schedule: Varies Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Law Enforcement Specialist/PD00217A Financial Disclosure Report: No required 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 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/.
rusti.cawthon@va.gov · 217-554-5971
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $74678 – $97087/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-15.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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