VA Police SkillBridge - Job Training Program
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Website provided by the program.
At a glance
- Open to
- All branches
- Format
- In person
- Length
- 61 - 90 days
- Locations
- 1 location in Arkansas · jobs available nationwide
- Career field
- Protective Service
- Target MOS/ratings
- Security and law enforcement career fields. Service members' must demonstrate protection of life and property. Service member must demonstrate knowledge ledge of a body of basic laws and regulations, law enforcement operations. Creditable specialized experience may have been gained in work on a police force; through service as a military police/security forces.
About the program
Service members' will gain skills as a VA Police officer within the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration by attending an in-resident 8-10 week course at the VA Law Enforcement Training Center in Little Rock, AR. Once, completed the Service member will be credentialed as a VA police officer and able to carry out law and order functions within a health care system. Assignment will be based on critical staffing needs with consideration of the Service members' needs as well.
Jobs this program prepares you for
Entry police officer position. Able to execute criminal investigations and produce a well rounded written report, which may be reviewed by executive leadership and the US Attorney's Office locally for referral for prosecution. Providing law and order functions on a within a medical center environment by promoting a safe and secure environment for Veterans, staff and visitors. Conducting physical security checks as needed to protected VA assets and facilities. Services are provided 24 hours 365 days a year. Shifts are based locally.
Eligibility & prerequisites
Service member will be required to pay for their travel to and from VA Law Enforcement Training Center in Little Rock, AR. Cost of travel is dependent from where the Service member is traveling from. No cost for training.
Locations & contacts
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- Little Rock, AR 72114Roberto Cruzskillbridge.vapolice@va.gov
How to apply
- Contact the provider using the website or email above. Ask about openings, start dates, and the application.
- Confirm eligibility. SkillBridge is generally for service members within 180 days of separation who have their command's approval.
- Get your unit commander's authorization following your branch's SkillBridge process. Start early; approvals take time.
- Read reviews from past participants on Rate My SkillBridge.
Policy details: official DoW SkillBridge site · our FAQ