Investigative Analyst (Office of Law Enforcement Services): State Farm Complex #01619

Title: Investigative Analyst (Office of Law Enforcement Services): State Farm Complex #01619

State Role Title: Policy Planning Specialist I – 19131

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience up to $71,603.00

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Corr – Central Admin

Location: State Farm Enterprise Unit

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public – G

Job Duties

Investigative Analyst provides for the collection, evaluation, and analysis of information related to criminal and/or disruptive behavior in an effort to address, anticipate, prevent, or monitor any such behavior or activities. It reviews various databases for situational awareness and makes entries in automated information systems. It produces reports, charts, and graphs through analysis for projects and investigations. It develops visual presentations. It collaborates with DOC staff and others to receive, obtain, and disseminate information concerning threats to the safety, security and orderly operation of DOC correctional facilities and/or the community at large.

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to work rotating shifts on an as-needed basis. Knowledge of the intelligence cycle and the active collaboration process. Knowledge of analytical application programs and software to produce maps, text, tables, graphs, and charts. Knowledge of researching, writing, publishing and presenting analytical products. Knowledge of gangs and other security threat groups. Ability to apply critical thinking to diverse information sets to produce logic-based analysis and recommendations. Knowledge of automated inmate management databases and/or other information technology systems utilized in a corrections, criminal justice, and/or law enforcement environment. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of personnel and representatives both inside and outside the Department of Corrections to obtain and categorize intelligence-related information and materials.

Additional Considerations

Advanced knowledge of the Virginia Department of Corrections incident reporting procedures. Knowledge of the JPay system (IT and Finance system that services the US Prison System). Cellebrite certification.

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.

If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following:

Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.

Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.

Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.

VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program – Virginia Department of Veterans Services.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 804-659-8424

Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS/RÉSUMÉS / WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION

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.

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