VA DIRECTIVE 0730
AUGUST 11.2000
that would in any manner detract from the above stated purpose or that are outside their scope of
employment.
(5) VA police officers will be rotated on each duty shift on an equitable and uniform basis. An
officer must spend an equal amount of time on each shift during any given 12 month period. Duty
shift rotation ensures the equitable distribution of workload intensity; the exposure of all VA police
officers to the full spectrum of duty experiences; and the uniform application of performance
standards, evaluations, training, and promotion opportunities. Police officers pursuing formal job
related educational programs may be exempted from shift rotation until completion of the
educational program.
(6) VA police officers will be rotated among duty assignments within each duty shift.
b. Police Code of Conduct
(1) In order to fully serve the VA mission while accomplishing their specific law enforcement
and protective duties, Police and Security personnel will:
(a) Render courteous assistance to patients, visitors, and employees at all times;
(b) Project a favorable image of law enforcement and protective authority through alertness,
appearance, and competent performance of duty;
(c) Retain full control of temper when abused or in a confrontation with a belligerent person;
and
(d) Refrain from verbally or physically abusing patients, visitors, or employees displaying an
arrogant or bullying demeanor, and misusing authority or weapons.
(2) Infractions of any one of the listed codes of conduct may be cause for disciplinary or
adverse action.
c. Human Resources Issues
(1) Qualification. Persons employed as VA police officers must meet the current qualification
standards for the GS-4 level of the GS-083 Police Series. The employment of persons at lower than
the GS-4 level within the police series or the employment of persons in the GS-085 Guard Series is
not authorized.
(2) Suitability. A prospective police officer's general background and work history must reflect
personal characteristics of trustworthiness and overall fitness to carry out the duties and public trust
inherent to the position. No person will be employed as a VA police officer whose history reflects
a disregard for laws and regulations.
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