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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

Security Specialist/Compliance Officer (Uniform)

Albany, New York, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$72K/yr - $113K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Security Specialist/Compliance Officer to ensure a safe and secure environment across the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). The role involves developing security policies, ensuring compliance with law enforcement policies, and participating in strategic planning to enhance security operations.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Providing recommendations in the development, and periodic updating of local VA law enforcement and security policy for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

Assists in ensuring compliance with law enforcement policies designed to ensure the preservation of the public peace, the protection of life and property, the prevention of crime, the arrest and prosecution of violators of law, and the proper enforcement of all laws, regulations, directives, and administrative issuances related to the VHA and its associated facilities

Auditing, analyzing, and developing reports and action plans related to key program indicators published by the, Office of Security & Law Enforcement, Office of Inspector General, Government Accountability Office, and any other agencies conducting audits of the VHA's law enforcement and security programs

Serving as the local facility lead for the development of law enforcement and security policy

Assisting the Security Officer with developing action plans related to the findings, and monitors time sensitive progress to mitigating vulnerabilities assessed during program reviews

Participating in short- and long-range strategic planning designed to incorporate improvements and lessons learned into program operations

Is a key participant in the Office of Emergency Management's Emergency Management Capabilities Assessment Program (EMCAP)

Serving as the local liaison with the Office of Inspector General, Government Accountability Office, Police Program Inspections and any other agencies conducting audits of the VHA's law enforcement and security programs

Participating in work groups, committees and task forces in the research, collection and reporting of compliance data

Developing, writing, revising, and managing the Police Service catalog of policies and forms to meet accreditation standards; and maintains accreditation files

Auditing work practices, providing guidance and recommendations, and presents findings and corrective actions

Planning, designing, and implementing an overall risk management process for the VA Police organization, including analysis of the financial impact when risks occur

Employing advanced qualitative and quantitative techniques to improve the efficiency of internal administrative operations, organizations, or management

Coordinating quality assurance program across the VISN by coordinating efforts or functions that impact multiple Medical Centers and sites of care

Participating and leading in community of practice (COP) across Medical Centers and VISNs with VHA Police Services

Developing and leading implementation of VISN-wide initiatives on behalf of VHA Police Services and VISN Leadership

Directs a variety of policing and law enforcement assignment and projects that are performed on VA Departmental property: including any properties owned, leased, or licensed when consistent with Federal laws, regulation, VA policy and operational guidance

Responds to highly dangerous and active crimes in progress and makes independent decisions to take/direct/coordinate immediate steps to preserve life and property

Carries firearms and other VA approved weapons, intervenes when necessary to deescalate situations and determines when and how much force must be applied

Advises individuals of their (Miranda, Weingarten, Garrity, etc.) rights, and protects the constitutional and civil rights of person

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Law enforcement complianceAnalytical skillsPolicy developmentRisk managementEmergency managementCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

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

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

Subject to background/security investigation

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

To qualify for this position at the GS-09 level, you must meet one of the following: Specialized Experience, Education, or Combination

To qualify for this position at the GS-11 level, you must meet one of the following: Specialized Experience, Education, or Combination

Applicants must possess 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

VA Police Officers are required to carry agency-approved firearms while on duty on VA property

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education

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

Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week

Failure to provide an SF-50 that demonstrates one-year time-in-grade will result in disqualification from being considered

You will not be contacted for additional information

Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted

Benefits

A 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.