Certified Special Agent I - Lateral Position
AC2026 Hiring Salary Statewide: $77,234.00 The Hiring Salary Northern VA: $96,542.00
Exempt Status: Non Exempt
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
Join A Team Crafted of Virginias Top Shelf Talent
Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (Virginia ABC) is recruiting for qualified Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Certified Virginia Law Enforcement applicants for the position of Certified Virginia ABC Special Agent I.
Statewide Salary: The statewide salary for the Certified Special Agent I will be $77,234.00. The Northern VA salary for the Certified Special Agent I will be $96,542.00.
All Candidates Will Be Hired as Law Enforcement IIISpecial Agent I.
Virginia ABC is Seeking Special Agents in the Following Locations:
• Region 1: Roanoke • Region 1 Satellite: Abingdon • Region 2: Lynchburg • Region 3: Staunton • Region 4: Alexandria • Region 5: Fredericksburg • Region 6: Richmond • Region 7: Hampton • Region 8: Chesapeake • Region 9: Charlottesville
Applicants Must Provide Up to Three Counties/Cities Where They Are Willing to Accept Assignment or Indicate Willingness for Duty Assignments.
The Authority will make every effort to assign hires to the preferred locations based on Authority needs.
Virginia ABCs Bureau of Law Enforcement is a Three-Time Recipient of the NLLEA Alcohol Enforcement Agency of the Year Award (2002, 2017, 2020)
Are You Tired of Shift Work or Rotating Shifts?
No shift work - Special Agents work normal workdays Monday-Friday, however, some weekends on-call and holidays may be deemed necessary to complete investigations and/or special assignments.
Agents 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
Job Duties:
• 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 Authority advocate • Preparing and presenting disciplinary cases to Virginia ABC hearing officers • 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 Ensure 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 • Virginia 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 (specifically Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word) • 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 associates degree or undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice, Business, or Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, Sociology, or a related field • Having served previously as a Special Agent • 3.5 GPA or higher • Masters Degree • CFE Certified Fraud Examiner • CPA Certified Public Accountant
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 Virginia DCJS Certified Officers will be required to attend four-to-six 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 drivers license by time of employment • Pass a thorough background investigation, including credit history check • Perform all essential job functions • Meet vision requirements of no more than 20/20 uncorrected vision in either eye • Able to meet requirements for a color vision test • Successfully complete a medical examination, polygraph, and psychological evaluation
Criteria:
Selected candidates will have successfully completed a detailed background investigation, which includes good character and 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 ABCs 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.
Benefits:
• 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) VALORS Benefits:
• College Tuition Reimbursement program
Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, or disability.
AmeriCorps Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
ABC will provide if requested reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process.
The selected candidate must pass a criminal background check.
VA ABC is a Military-Friendly Employer (V3 Certified) and embraces Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
For full consideration, all applicants must fully complete all sections of the online application.
A resume will not substitute for an incomplete application.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Know Your Rights Poster, and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).
We are an equal opportunity employer without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, or disability.
AmeriCorps Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
ABC will provide if requested reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process.
All employment offers are contingent upon compliance with Form I-9 completion, timeliness, and confirmation of employment authorization by E-Verify.
Criminal history record checks are required prior to employment.
In support of the Commonwealths 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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS).
Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability.
If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: DARS or call DARS at 800-552-5019.