Special Agent (Western Region/Multiple Positions) : Oles Investigations Unit #01434

Title: Special Agent (Multiple Positions) : OLES Investigations Unit Western Region #01434

State Role Title: Law Enforcement Officer III

Hiring Range: $56,052.00 - $76,622.00

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Corr

• Central Admin

Location: DOC Headquarters

Agency Website: https://vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public

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Job Duties

Special Agent is responsible for conducting thorough investigations of criminal violations against or within the Department of Corrections by employees, inmates, contractors, volunteers, visitors and others, and administrative investigations of violations of Standards of Conduct, and other investigations or inquiries of serious matters involving the Department. Ensures that all assignments meet accepted professional standards, are timely and accurate. Responsible to assist development and implementation of prevention activities to reduce vulnerability of the Department to criminal activity.

Residence should be within one hour driving time to main work location.

Minimum Qualifications

High School or Equivalent. Experience in law enforcement, investigations, or security.

Current active Virginia Law Enforcement certifications by the Department of Criminal Justice Services. Working knowledge and experience with the method and techniques meeting legal and accepted professional standards conducting complex criminal and administrative investigations. Working knowledge of applicable federal and state statues and administrative policies.

Knowledge of procedures used to identify, prepare, examine, analyze and preserve evidence for criminal cases or administrative hearings. Working knowledge of court procedures and rules of evidence. Ability to communicate effectively and established and maintain effective relationships with Department managers and personnel, law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, citizens and the general public.

Additional Considerations

Advanced training and certifications for investigative interviews or evidence collection. DCJS certified specialized instructor. Licensed polygraph examiner and related advanced training.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following:

Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation that meet the requirements of State Code 15.2-1705. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver's License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.

Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Electronic Recruitment System.

All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.

Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.

VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply.

Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program

• Virginia Department of Veterans Services

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 804-659-8424

Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS/RÉSUMÉS / WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.