Law Enforcement Specialist (Training Coordinator)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · Tucson, AZ · 1 mo ago
Human ResourcesFull-time
We need to produce HTML fragment with headings for sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID etc. Remove boilerplate. Must preserve all substantive info.
We need to parse the posting.
Key sections:
Summary: description of role: "The Law Enforcement Specialist (Training Coordinator) position is based within the Tucson VA Police Service. The incumbent serves as the Training Manager and Principal Firearms Armorer - responsible for overseeing the planning - development - and management of training programs and firearms maintenance for the Police Service."
That's about the role.
Qualifications: includes time-in-grade, specialized experience, education, combination, driver's license, firearm requirement.
Duties: list of duties.
Work Schedule: "Full-time - Monday thru Friday - Schedule varies - determine by Service Manager Compressed/Flexible: Compressed schedule not authorized Telework: This position is not authorized for telework Virtual: This is not a virtual position"
Also Physical Requirements.
Also maybe Benefits? Not mentioned. Pay? Not mentioned. Skills? Not explicit.
We need sections: About the role (summary), Responsibilities (duties), Requirements (qualifications?), maybe Qualifications separate? The instruction says use headings for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can have both Requirements and Qualifications? Might be overlapping. Probably we should have Requirements (time-in-grade, driver's license, firearm) and Qualifications (specialized experience, education, combination). But we can combine if needed. However they said prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So maybe we combine qualifications and requirements into one "Qualifications" section. But they gave list of possible headings; we can choose which to include.
We need to include Schedule section because we have schedule info.
We need to include Responsibilities (duties).
We need to include About the role (summary).
We may include Requirements (time-in-grade, driver's license, firearm) and Qualifications (specialized experience, education, combination). But that might be thin. Could combine into Qualifications.
Let's decide: Use About the role, Responsibilities, Qualifications, Schedule. Possibly also Physical Requirements? Could be part of Responsibilities or Qualifications? It's a separate aspect but maybe we can include under Responsibilities? It's more about job demands. Could add a section "Physical Requirements" but not in list. The allowed headings list does not include Physical Requirements. So we should not create a heading not in list. We could embed physical requirements within Responsibilities or Qualifications as prose. Probably better to include under Responsibilities as part of duties.
Thus sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Qualifications, Schedule.
Now we need to format.
About the role:
for sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID etc. Remove boilerplate. Must preserve all substantive info.
We need to parse the posting.
Key sections:
Summary: description of role: "The Law Enforcement Specialist (Training Coordinator) position is based within the Tucson VA Police Service. The incumbent serves as the Training Manager and Principal Firearms Armorer - responsible for overseeing the planning - development - and management of training programs and firearms maintenance for the Police Service."
That's about the role.
Qualifications: includes time-in-grade, specialized experience, education, combination, driver's license, firearm requirement.
Duties: list of duties.
Work Schedule: "Full-time - Monday thru Friday - Schedule varies - determine by Service Manager Compressed/Flexible: Compressed schedule not authorized Telework: This position is not authorized for telework Virtual: This is not a virtual position"
Also Physical Requirements.
Also maybe Benefits? Not mentioned. Pay? Not mentioned. Skills? Not explicit.
We need sections: About the role (summary), Responsibilities (duties), Requirements (qualifications?), maybe Qualifications separate? The instruction says use headings for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can have both Requirements and Qualifications? Might be overlapping. Probably we should have Requirements (time-in-grade, driver's license, firearm) and Qualifications (specialized experience, education, combination). But we can combine if needed. However they said prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So maybe we combine qualifications and requirements into one "Qualifications" section. But they gave list of possible headings; we can choose which to include.
We need to include Schedule section because we have schedule info.
We need to include Responsibilities (duties).
We need to include About the role (summary).
We may include Requirements (time-in-grade, driver's license, firearm) and Qualifications (specialized experience, education, combination). But that might be thin. Could combine into Qualifications.
Let's decide: Use About the role, Responsibilities, Qualifications, Schedule. Possibly also Physical Requirements? Could be part of Responsibilities or Qualifications? It's a separate aspect but maybe we can include under Responsibilities? It's more about job demands. Could add a section "Physical Requirements" but not in list. The allowed headings list does not include Physical Requirements. So we should not create a heading not in list. We could embed physical requirements within Responsibilities or Qualifications as prose. Probably better to include under Responsibilities as part of duties.
Thus sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Qualifications, Schedule.
Now we need to format.
About the role: About the role
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Responsibilities:Responsibilities
- ... each duty as list item. We need to preserve all substantive info from Duties list. The duties list is a long paragraph with many items separated by line breaks? Let's extract each duty. From Duties: - Plans - organizes - and manages all aspects of the Police Service training program in accordance with VA Handbook 0730 - established training policies - and Federal guidelines - Maintains accurate and current training records - ensuring all required training is completed within established timeframes - Provides routine advisement regarding training accomplishments - deficiencies - and potential problems - Oversee the Field Training and Evaluation Program (FTEP) program - Monitors local and national law enforcement trends and analyzes local and regional UCR data to identify training needs - Serves as the primary liaison for training-related matters with VA Central Office - other facilities - and external law enforcement partners - Performs a wide variety of duties encompassing the enforcement and compliance of laws relating to the protection of life - property - and federal assets - Conducts investigations - requires and receives information relating to criminal offenses - serves and executes search and arrest warrants - Assists in preparing the final report of the investigation - including the application of rules of evidence to substantiate conclusions and make recommendations to various parties on administrative actions to be taken - Serves as a member of a Crisis Intervention Team - responding to and recognizing Veterans experiencing mental health crisis - utilizing advanced de-escalation strategies and knowledge of VA resources to ensure the best possible outcome for our nation's Veterans - Conducts inspections of federal VA facilities and worksites for compliance with VA physical security requirements - Analyzes problems - determines deficiencies - finalizes inspection results to include draft - review - editing - and evaluation - and takes corrective action We need to keep each as separate
- . Some lines are split weirdly; we can combine.
Now Qualifications: need to include time-in-grade requirement, specialized experience, education, combination, driver's license, firearm requirement.
We should preserve all details.
Time-in-grade: "Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-09 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-07. The grade may have been in any occupation - but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year - it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade - as required by the announcement. In this instance - you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment."
Driver's License Requirement: "Applicants must possess a valid - unrestricted State driver's license - have a safe driving record - and demonstrate that he or she is medically qualified to operate the appropriate motor vehicle safely. Applicants are required to pass agency Government Vehicle Drivers physical examination. 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."
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 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). 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/."
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: Maintains accurate and current training records - ensuring all required training is completed within established timeframes; Observes and evaluates the performance of Police Officer Training Instructors during quarterly training sessions - monthly rapid response drills - and real-world situations; Coordinates and ensures delivery of all required training - resolves classroom issues - and secures supplemental materials as needed; Conducts investigations; requires and receives information relating to criminal offenses; Investigates suspected instances of noncompliance with laws - rules - policy - regulations - executive orders - or other mandatory regulatory requirements by individuals or organizations; Conducts inspections of federal VA facilities and worksites for compliance with VA physical security requirements."
Education: "Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. of J.D. - if related that demonstrates the knowledge - skills - and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. NOTE: Transcripts must be submitted with application. Education cannot be credited without documentation."
Combination: "Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond graduate level."
We need to keep all that.
Now Schedule: "Work Schedule: Full-time - Monday thru Friday - Schedule varies - determine by Service Manager Compressed/Flexible: Compressed schedule not authorized Telework: This position is not authorized for telework Virtual: This is not a virtual position"
We can format as
Schedule
Full-time, Monday thru Friday; schedule varies as determined by Service Manager. Compressed schedule not authorized. Telework not authorized. This is not a virtual position.
Now we need to ensure we don't include boilerplate like closing date, etc. The Qualifications section includes mention of closing date 09/25/2026 in the time-in-grade requirement paragraph. That is substantive? It's a date for requirement; we should keep it? The instruction: Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. The closing date is part of the announcement but maybe considered administrative metadata. However it's part of the qualification requirement (time-in-grade must be met by closing date). It's substantive to the requirement. We can keep it. But we also need to remove duplicated lines, cookie/navigation/legal/EEO etc. There's none. Now produce HTML fragment. We must not include or . Just the fragment. Let's craft. Be careful to escape any special characters? Not needed. We'll produce:About the role
The Law Enforcement Specialist (Training Coordinator) position is based within the Tucson VA Police Service. The incumbent serves as the Training Manager and Principal Firearms Armorer, responsible for overseeing the planning, development, and management of training programs and firearms maintenance for the Police Service.
Responsibilities
- Plans, organizes, and manages all aspects of the Police Service training program in accordance with VA Handbook 0730, established training policies, and Federal guidelines.
- Maintains accurate and current training records, ensuring all required training is completed within established timeframes.
- Provides routine advisement regarding training accomplishments, deficiencies, and potential problems.
- Oversees the Field Training and Evaluation Program (FTEP).
- Monitors local and national law enforcement trends and analyzes local and regional UCR data to identify training needs.
- Serves as the primary liaison for training-related matters with VA Central Office, other facilities, and external law enforcement partners.
- Performs a wide variety of duties encompassing the enforcement and compliance of laws relating to the protection of life, property, and federal assets.
- Conducts investigations and receives information relating to criminal offenses.
- Serves and executes search and arrest warrants.
- Assists in preparing the final report of investigations, including the application of rules of evidence to substantiate conclusions and make recommendations to various parties on administrative actions to be taken.
- Serves as a member of a Crisis Intervention Team, responding to and recognizing Veterans experiencing mental health crises, utilizing advanced de-escalation strategies and knowledge of VA resources to ensure the best possible outcome for our nation's Veterans.
- Conducts inspections of federal VA facilities and worksites for compliance with VA physical security requirements.
- Analyzes problems, determines deficiencies, finalizes inspection results (including draft, review, editing, and evaluation), and takes corrective action.
Qualifications
Time-in-Grade Requirement: