Title: Conservation Police Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC) - First Sergeant

State Role Title: Law Enforcement Officer III

Hiring Range: LE CPP Plan

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Wildlife Resources

Location:Dept of Wildlife Resources

Agency Website:www.dwr.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

To supervise and direct investigations into serious incidents and crimes involving wildlife, hunting, fishing and boating. These incidents and crimes are to include, but are not limited to: hunting or boating accidents involving serious injury or death; commercialization of wildlife and plants; marine theft and fraud investigations; any requests from uniformed personnel where their investigative efforts have been ineffective or require additional/specialized support; fraud or financial crimes relating to Department of Wildlife Resources licenses, hunter/boating safety programs, etc.; serious incidents that occur on Agency owned or controlled lands; and any other investigation as assigned by the Special Agent in Charge, or their designee.

Minimum Qualifications

Considerable knowledge of, and experience related to, supervising and/or conducting complex law enforcement investigations and other methods of promoting compliance with laws and regulations. Skill in the use of law enforcement equipment and technology. Demonstrated ability to plan, develop, oversee and implement law enforcement strategies and tactics directed at large scale investigations, and other compliance-related programs; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in a variety of venues; to work cooperatively and effectively with others to accomplish Agency objectives

Additional Considerations

A high school diploma or equivalent; possession of or eligibility for a Virginia driver's license; experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities; successfully completed required position conditions of pre-employment and probationary employment; applicants must achieve and maintain Department of Criminal Justice certification as a law enforcement officer per Code of Virginia.
Preferred qualifications: Minimum of 10 years of experience as a DCJS certified law enforcement officer, with at least 7 years serving as a conservation police officer. Experience serving as a conservation police officer supervisor or full-time special agent within the special operations unit.

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.

This position will require the completion of an annual Statement of Economic Interest disclosure form in accordance with The State and Local Government Conflict of Interest Act §§ 2.2-3114, 2.2-3115, or 2.2-3116.

Applicants who submit an incomplete application or an application without an attached resume will not be considered eligible for an interview.
Please make sure you attached require documents and completed application to be considered for this great opportunity in developing your career path within Virginia's Department of Wildlife Resources must be received online by 11:55PM on the "Job Close Date".
Faxed, emailed, and mailed applications will not be accepted for consideration.
Cover letters will be accepted in conjunction with completed application and resume.
DWR is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity in the workforce. All qualified applicants are afforded equal opportunities without regard to race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability.
Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities, if requested during the application and/or interview process.
If accommodations are needed with, he application and/or interview, please contact Human Resources Office at 804-367-0243. 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.
DWR is a proud member of Virginia Values VETERAN PROGRAM.
Commonwealth's Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process.
Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability.
If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use the link:
https://www.vadars.org/dars/cpid/PWContact.aspx. Or call DARS at 800-552-5019 or DBVI at 800-822-2155.

Contact Information

Name: Marlo Gibson

Phone: 804-3670243

Email: marlo.gibson@dwr.virginia.gov

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.