Total 4 Legal / Public / Security job vacancies in Baltimore, MD

• Counsels Veterans, their dependents, and their beneficiaries regarding all benefits available through the Department of Veterans Affairs, as well as non-VA benefits available through other agencies.
• Analyzes the claim and initiates action to obtain all required evidence to support the claim. Explains the types of documents necessary to facilitate timely processing of claims and provides assistance in obtaining and completing such documents and forms as required by the type of claim being submitted or services requested.
• Obtains the necessary information and completes claims while veteran and/or family member is present. In certain circumstances, may monitor the claim to eliminate unnecessary delays in receiving needed evidence and to assure the claim is fully developed.
• Acts as advocate for veterans and their beneficiaries in their dealings with other VA elements and organizations that affect their claims. Provides away from office counseling and as necessary provides in-home counseling to those who are geographically isolated or physically unable to go to VA facility due to physical or mental incapacity.
• Explains decisions made by the VA and communicates the reasons to the claimant for these decisions, orally or in writing. Advises on the right of appeals and assists claimants in making appeals. Presents benefits or claims appeals at personal hearings. Prepares technical correspondence to veterans and their dependents providing benefit information, representation rights and response to miscellaneous inquiries. Signs such correspondence for the Veterans Service Center Manager.
• Receives and responds to congressional and White House inquiries concerning VA benefits for veterans and other claimants. Analyzes inquiries, researches issues involved, consults with other federal, state and local agencies as necessary and prepares written replies or furnishes replies by telephone or other medium to congressional or White House staff members.
• Serves as an Outreach Coordinator (such as Women's Veterans Coordinator, Minority Veterans Coordinator, Homeless Veterans Coordinator, Aging Veteran Coordinator, Ex-Prisoners of War Coordinator, or Military Services Coordinator). Develops a network relationship with the state and private veterans organizations to broaden the scope of outreach and increase the community awareness of the role VA plays in being a resource to that community.
• Speaks to individuals or groups or otherwise represents the agency on media programs involving matters of interest to veterans and their dependents. Serves as a resource for the veteran community by participating in events and programs, such as military Transition Assistance Program, Armed Forces Day booths, Veterans Organizations seminars, etc. Conducts seminars, conferences and other information dissemination activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Major Duties include but are not limited to:

• Providing policing services in a variety of jurisdictional environments, where each type of jurisdiction (Exclusive, Concurrent, and Proprietorial) has different enforcement rules and requires Police Officers to understand the complexities and legally apply the correct set of laws, regulations, and processes.
• Provides services routinely at all segments of VA facilities located over large geographical areas, some of which may be in different states, counties, municipalities, or townships.
• Performs certain elements of the work away from Departmental properties when consistent with Federal law, regulation, VA policy, and operational guidance.
• Protects Veterans, volunteers, and others on Departmental property, U.S. officials, other individuals, and him or herself during any given situation against threats to personal safety when force becomes necessary to enforce laws and regulations.
• Protects Veterans, employees and visitors sensitive and protected medical information from unauthorized release or unauthorized use where prohibited by law and or policy as guided by the privacy officer, FOIA, HIPPA, etc.
• Carries firearms and other weapons, intervenes when necessary to deescalate situations, and determines when and how much force must be applied.
• Advises individuals of their (Miranda, Weingarten, Garrity, etc.) rights, and protects the constitutional and civil rights of persons.
• Conducts investigations, apprehensions, or detention of individuals suspected or convicted of offenses against the criminal laws of the US, protection, and transport of U.S. officials. Conducts investigations with a nexus to VA, prisoner transports, patient search and recovery, life-saving efforts, disaster response and recovery, asset protection during transit, training, and other matters.
• Identifies and preserves evidence, writes comprehensive incident reports, prepares case files, and testifies in court as it pertains to enforcing laws and regulations.
• Provides patrol in vehicles, on foot, and/or on a bicycle.
• Detects and intervenes in criminal activity; responds to calls for police assistance, irregularities, and unusual or suspicious circumstances.
• Investigates incidents and takes steps to mitigate further risk and resolve situations. Provides emergency response coordination as needed.
• Performs drug and contraband intervention techniques and provides training to those areas where contraband identification and knowledge is imperative for the staff.
• Serves as an interregnal part of the suicide prevention program and is often the first person seen by Veterans. Intervenes when possible, to deescalate active suicidal behavior and/or prevents suicides.
• Operates specialized vehicles and equipment in support of law enforcement and security operations.
• Executes arrest warrants issued by federal and local courts. Coordinates or transports arrested parties to holding facilities and courts as required.
• Functions as first line of defense during violent crimes in progress, terror attacks, potential threats etc.
• Preserves crime scenes, summons additional emergency response personnel, and coordinates, initiates or assists with partial or total evacuations.
• Initiates investigative stops on suspicious and potentially dangerous persons and suspicious vehicles independently.
• Uses the National Incident Management System and Incident Command System protocols to establish command and control, develop a course of action and contain, mitigate, and recover from an incident.

• Moderate to arduous physical exertion and/or duties of a hazardous nature, good near and distant vision, ability to distinguish basic colors, and ability to hear the conversational voice.
• Strenuous, physical exertion -running, frequent climbing of multiple flights of stairs, and carrying items weighing over 50 pounds. Stamina, physical agility, dexterity, and the strength to pursue, apprehend or detain persons who are often uncooperative, assaultive, and/or armed.
• Positions involving Federal motor vehicle operation carry the additional medical requirements specified in 5 CFR 930..

• Responsible for management, control, coordination and execution of assigned projects, the majority of which involve vertical construction.
• Keeps sponsor/customers informed of project progress, issues, resolution, and any impacts or costs. Assures sponsor or other agencies participation in the project is in accordance with the agreed upon management plan.
• Coordinates the planning, design, cost engineering, construction, and environmental considerations for engineering projects of considerable scope and complexity as measured by their diversity, geographical area, management demands.
• Assures early identification of sponsor/customer problems or issues and facilitates the resolution of identified problems or issues in the most appropriate manner.

• Provide direction for real-time reservoir regulation for multiple purpose projects such as flood risk management/flood control, water quality, water supply, hydropower, or recreation.
• Analyze observed or forecasted precipitation, river level or reservoir level data to make reservoir regulation decisions.
• Lead or coordinate the development, implementation or refinement of integrated software suites such as the Corps Water Management System.
• Prepare or evaluate construction project plans or specifications as it relates to reservoir regulation impacts, considerations or constraints.
• Make decisions regarding reservoir regulation in response to a variety of hydro-meteorological events.