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VA Police SkillBridge - Job Training Program

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Program summary

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.

Roles & job description

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.

Target military occupations

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.

Additional notes

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.

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Interview prep for this program
Ask them
  • ▸ "How many of your past SkillBridge interns received full-time offers?" — a serious program knows the number.
  • ▸ "Who will my day-to-day mentor be, and what does week one look like?"
  • ▸ "The listing says 61 - 90 days — can that flex to my approved window if my command shortens it?"
  • ▸ "Is relocation expected for a full-time offer, or can I convert where I am?"
  • ▸ "You list LAW, MUST, OF — what did interns from those specialties end up doing here?"
Bring to the conversation
  • ✓ Your projected start window and separation date (from your profile)
  • ✓ Your command's approval status — even "packet drafted" signals you're serious
  • ✓ Your civilian-translated resume bullets (generate them here)
  • ✓ A written training-plan ask — you'll need it for your packet anyway
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