DMV Sergeant (Training) - West, Position No. 01049

Title: DMV Sergeant (Training) - West, Position No. 01049

State Role Title: Law Enforcement Manager I

Hiring Range: $86,300 - $94,800

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

Location:LYNCHBURG CSC

Agency Website:www.dmv.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

DMV is looking to hire a Sergeant in our Training and Professional Standards Unit, responsible for the Western Region. The Base Point of this position will be the Lynchburg Customer Service Center (CSC).

The Regional Training Sergeant is responsible for determining organizational performance and development needs and services for their assigned region; and for the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of training programs and/or initiatives for police officers and other law enforcement personnel. They are also responsible for ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, fostering a culture of ethical behavior and accountability within the agency, and periodically conducting preemployment background investigations. This position is crucial in ensuring that the Law Enforcement Division operates at the highest level of professionalism and is prepared to meet the challenges of duties effectively and ethically.

The incumbent will be indirectly responsible for the supervision of personnel during in-service training and directly responsible for the supervision of personnel during the academy and field training phases of employee on-boarding. In addition, they will be responsible for the management of numerous programs at the regional level that will have a direct impact on the success of the division's mission and goals.

With the Commonwealth of Virginia's commitment to recruiting and retaining Veterans, the Annual Leave accrual rate calculation will include service time in the military, National Guard, or Reserves, in addition to state service.

We offer an attractive benefits package to include, but not limited to, 12 paid holidays; annual, sick, and personal leave; eight (8) weeks of Parental Leave; and opportunities to advance your career!

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, serves approximately 6.2 million licensed drivers and ID card holders with over 8.4 million registered vehicles. In addition,DMVserves many businesses, including dealers, fuel tax customers, rental companies, driving schools, other state agencies, local governments, and non-profit organizations.DMVoperates upon five fundamental core values: Trustworthiness, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, and Teamwork (TRAIT). We don't just talk about our core values. We live them!

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience coordinating and managing in-service training at regional satellite facilities and other approved locations.
  
• Experience a field training supervisor for newly certified officers and lateral officers.
  
• Experience coordinating training schedules, managing classroom and field training logistics, and ensuring the availability of necessary resources and equipment for training events.
  
• Experience maintaining accurate and comprehensive records of training activities, participant progress, and program evaluations.
  
• Experience developing and updating training curriculum.
  
• Experience conducting classroom and field training sessions on a wide range of topics, including but not limited to, criminal law, community policing, traffic enforcement, defensive tactics, firearms proficiency, and emergency response.
  
• Use of evaluation tools a to assess the effectiveness of training programs and the competence of trainees.
  
• Experience with instructor development to include identifying and mentoring potential instructors within the agency and providing them with the skills and knowledge to deliver effective training.
  
• Experience conducting preemployment background investigations during the hiring process.
  
• Experience conducting investigations of allegations of misconduct, including but not limited to, use of excessive force, abuse of authority, corruption, discrimination, and violation of policies and procedures.
  
• Must be currently certified by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services as a law enforcement officer.
  
• Must be currently certified by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services as a General Instructor and at least one specialty instructor certification (Firearms Instructor, Defensive Tactics Instructor, Emergency Vehicle Operations Instructor).
  
• Must possess a VCIN operator status.
  
• Must possess or be eligible to possess a Virginia Driver's License.
  
• Must reside in or be willing to establish residence within 50 miles or 75-minute drive time of assigned Base Point.

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.

Must comply with statutorily specified minimum qualifications for law enforcement officers (s 15.2-1705, Code of Virginia) including a criminal history records check, a background investigation, and a physical examination.

Must meet and maintain all federal and Virginia legal qualifications to serve as a law enforcement officer.

Selected candidate(s) must complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form. DMV participates in E-Verify

All applicants for employment must consent to a background check. Selected candidates must consent to a fingerprint-based criminal history check, driver record check, and background investigation, if applicable.

Submission of an online application is required. DMV does not accept applications, resumes, cover letters, etc., 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 and years of experience to properly assess your skills in the screening process. Candidates are evaluated based on information provided in the application materials. Missing information cannot be assumed.

Contact Information

Name: DMV Employment

Phone: (804) 367-0528

Email: employment@dmv.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.