Job Description

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SPECIAL AGENT I (CERTIFIED) -LATERAL - NORTHERN, VA (ALEXANDRIA, VA)

NORTHERN VA: SALARY $89,214

APPLY BY: JANUARY 16, 2023: HIRE DATE: MAY 25, 2023

APPLY JANUARY 17, 2023 - JANUARY 31, 2023: HIRE DATE: JULY 10, 2023

RECRUITMENT FOR NORTHERN, VA REGION (ALEXANDRIA, VA)

APPLY AT: WWW.ABC.VIRGINIA.GOV/ABOUT/CAREERS

Join A Team Crafted of Virginia's Top Shelf Talent!

Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority is recruiting for qualified (DCJS) Department of Criminal Justice Services Certified Virginia Law Enforcement applicants for the position of Certified ABC Special Agent I - Lateral for the Alexandria (Northern, VA) Region 4.

THE SALARY UNDER THE NORTHERN, VA PAY SCALE WILL BE $89,214. ALL CANDIDATES WILL BE HIRED AS LAW ENFORCEMENT III / SPECIAL AGENT I.

• Three time recipient of Bureau of Law Enforcement Receives NLLEA Award (2020, 2017 and 2002)
• Are you looking for flexibility and work life balance?
• Are you tired of shift work or rotating shifts?
• No shift work - normal work days are Monday-Friday, however some weekends, on call and holidays maybe deemed necessary to complete investigations and/or special assignments.
• Candidates receive a take home car, equipment and uniforms upon hire
• Robust Career Progression Program
• Robust Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000.00 per fiscal year for graduate and undergraduate courses

Our values are Accountability, Service, Integrity, and Performance Excellence.

Our Mission

Virginia ABC generates a reliable stream of revenue for Virginia and promotes public safety through the

responsible sale and regulation of alcoholic beverages.

Our Vision

To bring good spirits and excellent service to Virginia.

Our Values

Accountability – Service –Integrity – Performance Excellence

We offer:

• Excellent work/life balance
• Average work week is 40 hours
• 14 paid Holidays and PTO earned every 2 weeks worked
• Affordable Healthcare with employer contributions; See benefits package
• Virginia Retirement System VRS benefits
• College Tuition Reimbursement program

Authority employees continue to be covered under the Commonwealth’s benefits and VRS. However, Authority employees are exempt from the Virginia Personnel Act and the Virginia Public Procurement Act. To find out more about VA ABC visit our website: https://www.abc.virginia.gov/about/agency-overview.

Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority Special Agents provide specialized law enforcement services for the Commonwealth of Virginia enforcing criminal law and regulations of the ABC Board governing the manufacture, sales and use of alcoholic beverages.

JOB DUTIES:

• Specific duties include: initiating, planning and conducting moderate to complex investigations, making arrests for violations of alcohol, tobacco, narcotics, fraud and financial fraud statutes, testifying in state and federal courts and serving as an Agency advocate.
• Additional duties involve preparing and presenting disciplinary cases to ABC Hearing Officers and performing special assignments such as instructor, electronic surveillance technician or becoming a member of a local, state or federal task force.
• Conducting inspections of ABC licensed businesses to insure compliance with required statutes and regulations. Educating and informing ABC licensees, other government entities and the public at large on the subject ABC laws and regulations.
• Providing support to local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies as required.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 21 years of age on date of hire
• VA Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Law Enforcement Officer -Police Officer Certification with prior experience as a sworn Police Officer
• Working knowledge of law enforcement procedures/practices and business law practices
• Experience employing investigative methods and techniques
• Experience obtaining, compiling, analyzing and presenting relevant evidence to management, prosecutors and criminal/administrative courts
• Experience with the use of a personal computer and Microsoft Office: Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word
• Experience using defensive techniques and firearms
• Ability to possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle
• The demonstrated ability to work independently, and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to analyze complex and voluminous information
• Ability to reconstruct business records/audit trails
• Public speaking and presentation skills
• Time management skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• An undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice, Business or Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, Sociology or a related field.
• 3.5 GPA or higher
• Master’s Degree
• CFE, Certified Fraud Examiner
• CPA, Certified Public Accountant

As an expedited hiring process, various documents may be requested during the hiring process which may include:

• A completed notarized Authorization of Release Form
• A Pre-employment questionnaire

REQUIRED TRAININGS:

All VA DCJS Certified Officers will be required to attend 4-6 weeks of Training in Richmond and a minimum of 12 weeks of Field Training.

REQUIRED ASSESSMENTS:

All applicants must be eligible to obtain a valid driver's license by time of employment, pass a thorough background investigation to include credit history check and perform all essential job functions.

Applicants must also meet vision requirements of no more than 20/200 uncorrected vision in either eye, able to meet requirements for a color vision test and successfully complete a medical examination, polygraph and psychological evaluation.

CRITERIA:

**Selected candidates will have successfully completed a detailed background investigation which includes good character & reputation, educational achievements, prior work experience and credit history as established by the background investigation but is not limited to: a polygraph examination, medical examination, psychological evaluation and police record.

CAREER PROGRESSION:

Virginia ABC’s Bureau of Law Enforcement does have a career progression plan in place and Special Agents may be eligible for salary increases upon successful completion of the career progression periods.

VA ABC is a Military-Friendly Employer, is V3 Certified, and embraces Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Company Description

Virginia ABC is a multidimensional state government authority, employing a diverse workforce of more than 4,700 full-time and part-time employees statewide. Careers at Virginia ABC reflect the broad range of the agency's business operations, from retail sales and law enforcement, to information technology and other functions. Whether it’s selling bottles, issuing licenses or performing one of the hundreds of support functions that enable our organization to operate a profitable business and promote public safety, Virginia ABC employees are proud to be public servants of the commonwealth. Virginia ABC employees work hard each day to bring good spirits and excellent service to Virginia while exemplifying the following core values: Accountability: We build trust by delivering on our promises. Service: We take pride in our role as public servants and put customers, both internal and external, first in all we do. Integrity: We are fair, consistent, transparent and treat everyone with respect. Performance Excellence: We are innovative, collaborative and strive to improve every day. We offer a variety of career opportunities, both full-time and part-time. Full-time employees receive approximately 43 percent of their annualized salary in paid benefits. Part-time employees are offered flexible work schedules and may work up to 29 hours each week. Part-time employment opportunities often allow individuals to obtain the job-related skills necessary to be competitive for advancement into full-time job openings. Movers and shakers wanted. Apply today!