Summary This position serves as the Chief of Police and is located in the Police Service of the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center (VAMC) in Philadelphia, PA. Responsible for the management and direction of police and security programs to include managing the physical security of assets, information, buildings and people. Responsibilities Major duties and responsibilities include: Plans, assigns and explains work requirements to subordinate supervisors for new or changed programs and the functions, goals, processes, skills, and needs Hears and resolves grievances and employee complaints, reviews serious disciplinary cases Ensures police staff are properly trained to operate a variety of equipment and/or security systems Interprets security policies and procedures and provides guidance to senior facility leadership, other service chiefs, program managers, and others within the medical center's catchment area Keeps senior facility leadership informed regarding program successes and vulnerabilities Collaborates with leaders to address concerns, resolve program issues and resource needs Serves as 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 with focus on improving relationships between Veterans and Police Maintains full responsibility for the protection of the civil rights of all individuals while on VA controlled property Develops and implements procedures for the detention or arrest of individuals suspected of violations committed against criminal laws Plans, directs, and updates the crime prevention program and exercises direction and control of investigations into criminal activities Manages the procurement and accountability of equipment and firearms used Performs other related duties as 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. Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Telework: Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Security Officer/PD99956S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 01/28/2025. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements will apply to this vacancy announcement. To meet Time-In-Grade requirements you must have served 1 year / 52 weeks at the next lower, GS-12 to be eligible for consideration at the GS-13 level. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: Specialized Experience: To qualify for this position: GS-0080-13: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least next lower grade level. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level GS-12 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience includes but not limited to: The ability to plan and direct the development of the physical security plans and objectives, the ability to execute complex regulations, laws, VA Directives and Handbooks and to independently develop local directives, policies and instructions, knowledge of the security and law enforcement program and effectively display the ability to successfully manage program requirements, principles, and techniques. Preferred Experience: 1-year as an Assistant or Deputy Chief You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Education and Training Managing Human Resources Physical Security Security Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: The position is required to exert considerable and strenuous physical effort on a regular basis while performing the functions of the position. These functions are normally performed while the position conducts security surveys and inspections, which require crawling in unusually confined building areas. May be called upon to defend themselves and members of staff, patients or the public against physical attack and may be required to exercise deadly force if necessary. Requirements of the position include maintaining firearms qualifications, climbing flights of stairs, carrying heavy equipment/patients during emergencies, running, bending, stooping, physical restraint of aggressive persons, being subjected to assaults by persons evading arrest. Inspections and audits of security systems, constructions sites, and full searches require the performance of duties in a variety of inclement weather conditions walking, crawling in wooded or over-grown field conditions in all elements of seasonal weather. Work Environment: The work is primarily performed in an office-like setting. However, there is the potential for dangerous situations to occur at VA installations to include physical assaults, assaults involving various hidden and open weapons, including firearms, knives, clubs, etc. Without knowledge of the medical history of persons, the position is responsible for physically interacting with aggressive persons. In addition, there can be exposure to moderate discomfort and unpleasantness during adverse weather conditions. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/. Education There is no educational substitution at this grade level. Additional Information