Police Officer at Grand Junction VA Medical Center — Applications Closed

Job Description

The Grand Junction VA Medical Center in Grand Junction, Colorado, is seeking a Police Officer to protect life and property on VA-controlled property. This role involves enforcing laws, conducting patrols, responding to emergencies, and performing traffic control.

The position is full-time with rotating 12-hour shifts, including weekends and holidays. This is a permanent appointment with a salary range of $66,333 to $86,232 per year. The work area is ideal for experienced law enforcement professionals with arrest authority who are committed to serving veterans and the community.

Salary & Compensation

Salary: $66,333 - $86,232 per year.

Qualification

To qualify for this GS-6 Police Officer position, you must have one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 level in federal service. This experience must include maintaining order, taking complaints, interviewing witnesses, securing crime scenes, responding to emergencies, and conducting patrols and traffic investigations.

• One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 grade level in the Federal service (or equivalent pay band).
• Experience must include 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.
• Experience as a security guard or corrections officer is generally not qualifying.
• Military Police Officer experience with arrest authority is qualifying. Military service must include one of the listed specialties on the DD-214 (e.g., Army 31B, Marine Corps 5811, Air Force 3P0X1, Navy 9545).
• Preferred experience: Prior law enforcement with arrest authority.
• There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply.
• This position is open to current Grand Junction VA Medical Center facility employees and CTAP-eligible candidates only.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Protect the civil rights of all individuals on VA controlled property.
• Prevent, detect, and investigate crimes.
• Patrol assigned areas on foot or by motor vehicle.
• Subdue persons causing disturbance or who threaten harm to themselves or others.
• Follow rules and procedures concerning search and seizure of evidence and contraband.
• Obtain search and arrest warrants.
• Arrest violators.
• Provide basic first aid and CPR prior to arrival of emergency medical personnel.
• Prepare reports of activities and events that occurred during shift.
• Perform traffic control.

Conditions & Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Subject to a background/security investigation.
• Designated drug-testing position: must pass urinalysis for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
• Must complete a pre-employment medical examination and psychological examination.
• Must have good near and distant vision, ability to distinguish basic colors, and ability to hear conversational voice.
• Must attend an 8-week course at the VA Law Enforcement Training Center in Little Rock, Arkansas (condition of continued employment).
• Must serve a 1-year probationary period.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for all VA Health Care Personnel.
• Selective Service Registration required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must possess emotional and mental stability.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides a complete benefits package.
• Access to federal health insurance, retirement, and paid leave.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on position type and work schedule.
• Contact the hiring agency for specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

1. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (resume, supporting documents), responses on the application questionnaire, and responses to all required assessments.
2. You will be assessed on the following competencies: Arrest, Criminal Investigation, First Response, Public Safety and Security, Security.
3. Your experience must be fully documented on your resume, including job title, duties, month/year start/end dates, and hours worked per week.
4. A full year of work is considered 35-40 hours per week. Part-time experience is credited proportionally.
5. Overstating qualifications or cheating on assessments may result in removal from consideration.
6. After the announcement closes, applications are reviewed for qualification and eligibility. A referral certificate is issued, and referred applicants may be contacted for an interview.
7. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision is made.

Required Documents

• Resume (must be two pages or less starting September 27, 2025; include job title, duties, month/year start/end dates, and hours worked per week).
• License (e.g., driver's license).
• SF-50/Notification of Personnel Action (for current/former federal employees to verify time-in-grade and eligibility).
• Transcript (if using education to qualify – not applicable at this grade level).
• Veterans' Preference documentation: DD-214 showing dates and character of service, and SF-15 if claiming 10-point preference.
• CTAP/ICTAP documentation (if applicable).
• Cover Letter (optional).
• Professional Certification (optional).
• Separation Notice (RIF) (if applicable).

How to Apply

1. To apply, read the entire announcement and instructions. Complete the initial online application, including the questionnaire and required documents, by 11:59 PM ET on 08/04/2026. Start by clicking 'Apply Online' on the official application portal to create or log in to your account. Follow prompts to select your resume and supporting documents. Answer all questions and attach required documentation. Click 'Submit A…
2. Set aside at least 3 hours. You can update your application during the open period by returning to your the official application portal account and clicking 'Edit my application'. Ensure your resume is two pages or less and includes all relevant experience.

Additional Information

• This position is open to Grand Junction VA Medical Center Facility Employees ONLY and CTAP Eligibility.
• New VA Police Officers must attend an 8-week course at the VA Law Enforcement Training Center in Little Rock, Arkansas.
• Designated drug-testing position: refusal to test or positive result will result in denial of employment.
• A medical examination and psychological examination are required.
• A character investigation will be conducted.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued IDs must be REAL ID compliant for employment.
• Contact the VISN 19 HR Contact Center at 719-227-4600 or [email protected] for questions.
• The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks.

About Company

The Grand Junction VA Medical Center is part of the Veterans Health Administration, the largest integrated healthcare system in the United States, dedicated to providing care to veterans. This facility serves veterans in western Colorado and surrounding areas, offering a range of medical and support services.

Grand Junction VA Medical Center is named as the hiring organisation for the Police Officer post.