USAJOBS · 1 month ago
Supervisory Security Specialist (Deputy Police Chief)
Bronx, New York, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$79K/yr - $103K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Supervisory Security Specialist (Deputy Police Chief) for the Bronx VA Medical Center. The Deputy Chief assists in managing the law enforcement and security program, providing law enforcement and security services on the facility's property.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Observes, evaluates and prepares reports on the performance of personnel
Plans, assigns and explains work requirements to subordinate supervisors for new or changed programs and the functions, goals, processes, skills, and needs
Develops solutions to continuing problems in the quality of work and operating effectiveness; takes or recommends necessary corrective actions
Assists in the development of local policies and implements corrective procedures
Participates in major/minor construction projects to help ensure VA's physical security requirements are properly met
Interprets complex security policies and procedures while providing guidance to managers and staff
Keeps senior facility leadership informed regarding program successes and vulnerabilities
Collaborates with leaders to address concerns, resolve program issues and/or address resource needs
Serves as a management designated liaison, subject matter expert and consultant with federal law enforcement agencies such as the Office of the Inspector General-Criminal Investigation Division (OIG-CID), FBI, DEA, ATF, Secret Service, state and local law enforcement agencies, etc
Assists in the development and modification of new Veteran-specific policies and procedures to accommodate the unique needs of Veterans with mental illness, PTSD, TBI, etc
Supports the Firearms Program at the facility level, ensuring that critical elements of the program are met, i.e. weapons training certification, inventory control of weapons and ammunition and supporting supplies
Performs related duties as required
Qualification
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. 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. Note: This position must complete a Tier-4 (BI) background investigation every five years as a condition of continued appointment
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
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
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to complete your 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period (if applicable)
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 equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-09 in the Federal service
Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR three (3) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M. in field a directly related to this position being filled
Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond a master's degree to meet total experience requirements
You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Education and Training, Managing Human Resources, Physical Security, Security
Physical Demands and Work Environment: The position is required to exert considerable and strenuous physical effort on a regular basis while performing the functions of the position
New VA Police Officers/Security Specialist are required to attend an 8-10 week course at the VA Law Enforcement Training Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. Satisfactory completion of this course is a condition of continued employment
A medical examination is required. The duties of these positions require moderate to arduous physical exertion and/or duties of a hazardous nature
Applicants and employees must have the capacity to perform the essential functions of the position without risk to themselves or others
A character investigation will be conducted on applicants selected for employment
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.
Company
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