Supervisory Security Specialist

The Supervisory Security Specialist position is organizationally known as the Deputy Chief of Police and reports to the Chief of Police within the Police Service at the VA White City Medical Center. The position has delegated authority and responsibility to assist the Chief to manage and direct Police operations. Position is responsible for assisting the Chief with the operation, direction, and control of the law enforcement and physical security activities of VHA.

Qualifications: To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.
GS-12 grade level: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-11 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience includes: Applying in-depth operational knowledge of security programs, laws and regulations by interpreting existing and new policy issuances and recommending local policy to provide a safe and secure environment. Exercising skills in consolidating, evaluating, and analyzing a wide variety of facts, situations, and initiatives to develop responses to security needs. Assisting the Agency with security and law enforcement matters and local policy development. Employing broad knowledge of emergency procedures, the ability to plan for and accommodate multi-layered security considerations due to new construction and skill to identify vulnerabilities to take corrective action. Advising the Chief and facility management on improvements and additions to existing systems or the acquisition of new security systems. Resolving conflicts, interpreting, and applying policies, and exercising judgment in planning and carrying out assignments. NOTE: Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, GS level (if a federal position), duties, month & year starting and ending dates AND hours worked per week.
FIREARM QUALIFICATION 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 condition of gaining and continuing employment as a Police Officer. Applicants must be able to possess firearms under the terms of the Gun Control Act of 1968, as amended (18 U.S.C. 922(g)(9
Driver's LICENSE REQUIREMENT: This position requires a current, valid, state-issued driver's license. NOTE: We cannot accept photographs, therefore; please do not submit a copy of your driver's license with your application package. If an interview is requested, you may be required to provide a copy of your valid state-issued driver's license.
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.Education: There is no educational substitution for the GS-12 level.Employment Type: FULL_TIME