USAJOBS · 1 month ago
Supervisory Security Specialist (Deputy Chief of Police)
Syracuse, New York, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$67K/yr - $87K/yr
1+ years expThe Syracuse VA Medical Center is seeking a Supervisory Security Specialist (Deputy Chief of Police) to assist in the management and direction of police and security programs. The role involves managing the physical security of assets, information, buildings, and people, while providing law enforcement and security services on the facility's property.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Providing law enforcement and security services on property operated by the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) and the National Cemetery Administration (NCA)
Providing leadership on the operation of Police Service's law enforcement and physical security functions of the Medical Center and its off-site properties on a 24 hours a day, seven days a week basis
Serving and protecting Veterans, employees, and all others who access VA care and services
Managing the physical security of assets
Planning, assigning and explaining work requirements
Interpreting complex security policies and procedures and providing guidance to leadership and other managers within the Medical Center's catchment area; and
Partnering with the Chief of Police to manage the law enforcement / security program
Qualification
Required
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment
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
Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment
Subject to background/security investigation
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
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
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
Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position
This experience must be detailed in your resume to receive credit
Education for the GS-10: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience
Combination for the GS-10: Equivalent combination of successfully completed graduate level education (beyond the second year) and specialized experience, as described above, which may be used to meet total experience requirements for this grade level
You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Education and Training, Managing Human Resources, Physical Security, Security
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
Firearm Requirement: VA Police Officers are required to carry agency-approved firearms while on duty on VA property
Lautenberg Amendment: This position authorizes the incumbent to carry a firearm. Any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
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