Police Officer

Summary

Open continuous announcement. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be July 17, 2026 and applicants will be referred on an 'as needed' basis thereafter. Announcement will remain open through July 30, 2026 - but may be extended or closed if needed prior to the initial closing date.

Note:

Vacancies may not currently exist at all advertised locations - but may later occur prior to the closing date. Applicants will be notified at time of referral.

To qualify for this position—applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. To meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-6 position you must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 grade level in the Federal service (or equivalent pay band). This experience should provide knowledge of a body of basic laws and regulations, law enforcement operations, practices, and techniques and have involved responsibility for maintaining order and protecting life and property.

Specialized experience includes maintaining order to protect life and property; taking initial complaints; interviewing witnesses; securing a crime scene and conducting limited searches; responding to emergency situations; gathering information and preparing reports; conducting routine patrol, traffic control and traffic accident investigations. At this level - police work must have included investigative work - patrolling assigned area(s) to enforce laws and ordinances;

regulate traffic; control crowds; prevent crimes and/or arrest violators. Experience as a security guard or corrections officer is generally not qualifying.

NOTE:

You must provide detailed information of your experience performed. Information such as 'I was a Patrolman' – 'I was a Police Officer for a number of years' – or 'I enforced Federal, State, county, and local laws' is insufficient to determine your qualifications. Experience must be fully documented in your resume and must include job title, duties, month & year start/end dates, and hours worked per week.

There is no educational substitution for the GS-06 level. Experience may include paid, unpaid, and volunteer work through national service programs such as Peace Corps, Ameri Corps, and other organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills that translate directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Driver’s License Requirement:
Applicants must possess a valid unrestricted State driver’s license, have a safe driving record, and be medically qualified to operate the appropriate motor vehicle safely. Applicants must pass an agency Government Vehicle Drivers physical examination. We will not accept photographs of your driver’s license with the application. If an interview is requested, you may be required to provide a copy of your valid state‑issued driver’s license.

Firearm Requirement: VA Police Officers are required to carry agency‑approved firearms while on duty on VA property. Officers must achieve and maintain qualification/certification with the agency‑approved firearms as a condition of gaining and continuing employment as a Police Officer. Applicants must possess firearms under the Gun Control Act of 1968 - as amended (18 U.S.C. 922(g)(9)).

Additional Police Officer Conditions of Employment:

1. New VA Police Officers must attend an 8-week course at the VA Law Enforcement Training Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. Successful completion of this course is a condition of continued employment.

2. Designated Drug‑Testing Position:
Applicants selected for 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. A verified positive drug test will preclude appointment.

3. A medical examination is required. Duties require moderate to arduous physical exertion and/or hazardous duties. The requirements include good near and distant vision, ability to distinguish basic colors, and ability to hear conversation. Applicants must be able to…