Law Enforcement Specialist – Administrative Equipment Operations - Division of State Parks

Job Duties

This position is being readvertised. Previous applicants will need to reapply to be considered for this position.

The Agency :

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation is the state’s lead conservation agency, and it takes a diverse agency to work for a diverse commonwealth.

DCR protects what people care about access to the outdoors, natural habitats, open spaces, clean water, and safe infrastructure.

We manage 43 Virginia State Parks, which has thousands of campsites, hundreds of cabins, beaches, festivals, educational programs, more than 500 miles of trails the list goes on.

If you’re someone who wants to love what you do, and make a difference, DCR is the place for you!

The Division :

• The Division of Virginia State Parks fulfills its mission to conserve the natural, scenic, historic and cultural resources of the Commonwealth and provide recreational and educational opportunities consistent with the good stewardship of these lands, waters and facilities that leaves them unimpaired for future generations by operating a system of 42 state parks that encompass over 75,000 acres;
• over 1200 buildings, almost 1700 campsites; over 300 cabins; over 700 miles of trails; nearly 500 miles of shoreline; 36 lakes and ponds;

11 swimming beaches; 4 international dark sky sites, and offers over 20,000 educational programs and workshops each year.

• Managed by a full-time staff of 275 and a wage staff of 1000+ during the prime season, Virginia’s award-winning state park system boasts an incredible and diverse array of natural, cultural, historical and recreational resources;
• including parks in the mountains; on the ocean; on the Chesapeake Bay; on 8 major rivers; on 4 major lakes; 4 rail trails;

and 3 battlefield sites, and 32 sites listed on the National Historic Registry. It is our honor and privilege to play host to more than 10 million visitors annually and to offer recreational enjoyment that positively impacts local communities and the Commonwealth overall (to the tune of an economic impact that exceeds $324 million).

Section :

Since 1936, Virginia's Law Enforcement Rangers have protected and preserved the lives and property of our citizens and their guests while protecting the commonwealth’s irreplaceable natural and cultural resources.

Throughout their history, these law enforcement professionals have practiced community policing in state parks and natural areas while they provide comfort and peace of mind to outdoor enthusiasts.

The mission of the Public Safety and Law Enforcement Staff is : Preserving the Past Protecting the Future.

Work Unit :

The main office for the Public Safety and Law Enforcement Staff is located in Richmond, Virginia. This position will work out of the Public Safety & Law Enforcement Offices at Natural Bridge State Park.

Operational requirements may span throughout the Commonwealth and will require travel.

The Opportunity :

Operating at the direction and oversight of the Deputy Chief of Public Safety and Law Enforcement, or designee, the primary purpose of this position is to : Plan, organize and coordinate administrative operations and equipment utilized by the Public Safety & Law Enforcement Staff.

Acting as a coordinator for law enforcement equipment and providing administrative support to the Public Safety & Law Enforcement operations, this specialist will be responsible for the repair, procurement, maintenance, tracking, inventorying and issuing of equipment managed by the Public Safety and Law Enforcement Staff.

The main office for the Public Safety & Law Enforcement Staff is located in Richmond, Virginia. However, the Firearms Training Specialist will be assigned to the Public Safety & Law Enforcement Office at Natural Bridge State Park.

Additionally, as warranted, this position may also support public safety and law enforcement operations. The position will require travel in an agency-owned / leased vehicle and occasional overnight stays.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to organize and conduct an ongoing inventory or experience in recordkeeping.
• Experience providing highest standard of customer service to the public and co-workers in a professional, courteous manner.
• Attention to detail in order to memorize and recall information.
• Required to operate a computer including Microsoft Office applications.

Additional Considerations

• Familiarity with law enforcement equipment including communications equipment, uniforms, and related law enforcement gear.
• Familiarity with procurement.
• Current DCJS certified law enforcement officer.
• Sworn Law Enforcement Officer.

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.

A valid State Driver's License is required to operate a state vehicle or if operating a personal vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the agency.

DCR is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and the highest ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We believe that our greatest strength lies in the individual differences, experiences, and skillsets that our employees bring to the table.

Because of this, we strongly encourage applications from all walks of life, and we welcome all contributions in terms of age, beliefs, color, culture, disability, education, ethnicity, gender identity / expression, language, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and veteran’s status.

Selected candidate(s) will need to complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form. DCR participates in E-Verify.

Submission of an online application is required for this position. DCR does not accept applications, resumes, cover letters, etc.

for this vacancy in any other format. When applying for jobs, please ensure your online application or resume is complete with duties and skills associated with your work experience.

Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO / AA / TT

Employment in all positions within the Virginia State Parks is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check including a criminal history record check.

This position requires the ability to perform manual labor throughout the workday, the ability to stand, bend, and lift to 20lbs from the ground to waist level.

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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.