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Department of Veterans Affairs

Police Officer

Department of Veterans Affairs, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101

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This position will serve as a Police Officer at the New Mexico VA Medical Center in Albuquerque, NM.

The Police Officer will perform a full range of police duties by following and executing rules, regulations, or procedures covering law and rules enforcement, physical and personal security operations, patrol duties, control desk duty, coordination with local courts, and / or crime prevention activities for the local jurisdiction.

Duties include but are not limited to :

Protects the civil rights of all individuals on VA controlled property;

Prevents, detect and investigate crimes;

Patrols assigned areas on foot or by motor vehicle;

Subdues persons causing disturbance or who threaten harm to themselves or others;

Follows rules / procedures concerning search and seizure of evidence and contraband;

Obtains search and arrest warrants;

Arrests violators;

Provides basic first aid and CPR prior to arrival of emergency medical personnel;

Prepares report of activities and events that occurred during shift;

Performs traffic control; and

Assists citizens in emergency situations;

Performs other related duties as assigned.

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 : Compressed / Flexible Schedule. Candidates must be willing to work weekends, irregular work hours and extended hours if determined by the needs of the service. Furthermore, candidates must be willing to be placed, detailed, or temporarily assigned to other related services and / or locations, if necessary.

Virtual : This is not a virtual position.

Position Description / PD# : Police Officer / PD99925S

Relocation / Recruitment Incentives : ???????Not authorized

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