Job Summary

This position is located within the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Police Services. The mission of the Physical Security Specialist is to serve and protect veterans, patients, employees, contractors, volunteers, affiliates, visitors and others who frequent VA facilities.

Job Description

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 06/11/2026. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-07 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Providing physical security and assistance to groups and individuals entering facility or campus; Ensuring compliance with security procedures designed to safeguard personnel and property; Applying knowledge of security and protection regulations, policies, procedures, and practices; Utilizing various security equipment and devices; Making/sharing recommendations to improve security processes. Performs law enforcement assignment such as; responding to reports of crimes and/or calls for police assistance; securing crime scenes and/or accident sites; takes appropriate actions in emergency situations; Conducts investigations; keep abreast of law enforcement rules, regulations and techniques. OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed a masters or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. NOTE: Transcripts required OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond the the first year or 18 semester hours. NOTE: Transcripts required 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/.