June is National Safety Month and we’re taking a moment to recognize the people and practices that help protect our communities. At VA, the VA Police Service plays a critical role in maintaining safety every day at VA Medical Centers (VAMCs), outpatient clinics and all VA. If you’re looking for an exciting career that’s All About Veterans, the VA Police Service might be for you. 

Why VA

VA’s mission to serve Veterans sets a VA Police career apart. VA officers receive specialized training to work in clinical environments and often build strong relationships with local law enforcement and the Veterans in their communities. It’s a role rooted in purpose and leadership. 

Beyond law enforcement, VA Police safety services include: 

  • Criminal investigations.
  • Crime prevention. 
  • Exterior vehicle patrols. 
  • Interior foot patrols. 
  • Physical security surveys. 
  • Predictive crime analysis. 
  • And more! 

Help Keep VA Safe

VA is always looking for qualified applicants to join its police team. As we honor National Safety Month, we salute the men and women of the VA Police Service for their service and invite others to consider joining their ranks. If you’re passionate about public safety, community service and making a difference, a career with VA Police could be your next meaningful step. Learn more at VA Careers.

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  1. Louis Cohen June 23, 2025 at 10:43 - Reply

    Thank you for this brief explanation about police services.
    With a veteran with a disability, (and prior law enforcement service) which involves mobility issues, is there opportunity for police service in a related section, such as: crime analysis, criminal investigations, crime prevention…?
    Thank you for all that you do.
    Respectfully.

  2. WILLIE Benjamin OLIVER June 21, 2025 at 20:11 - Reply

    I serve as a Police Officer and as a Chief of Police. It truly was an honor to wear the badge, walk the halls at four different VA Medical Centers. Interacting with staff, patients, visitors and more. I was there when we only had a canister of mace that was tested on your face. Then the PR-24 of which I became an instructor. Finally fire arms. From one week training at Little Rock, to specialize training. The VA Police from my station was call upon to assist in New Orleans , even had an officer assist in Atlanta at the Olympic Games. It is an exciting career.

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