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Certified Special Agent I - Lateral Position: #AC2026 Hiring Salary Statewide: $77,234.00 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 Virginia's Top Shelf Talent! 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 ABC’s Bureau of Law Enforcement is a three-time recipient of the NLLEA Alcohol Enforcement Agency of the Year Award (2002, 2017, 2020). 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. Additional duties involve preparing and presenting disciplinary cases to Virginia ABC hearing officers and 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 Experience using defensive techniques and firearms 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 Master’s Degree CFE, Certified Fraud Examiner CPA, Certified Public Accountant 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 driver's license by time of employment, pass a thorough background investigation including credit history check and perform all essential job functions. Applicants must also meet vision requirements of no more than 20/200 uncorrected vision in either eye, able to meet requirements for a color vision test and successfully complete a medical examination, polygraph and psychological evaluation. Career Progression: Virginia ABC’s 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. We offer: 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 ABC employees are covered under the Commonwealth’s benefits package and VRS. However, authority employees are exempt from the Virginia Personnel Act and the Virginia Public Procurement Act. The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority does not provide sponsorship. 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. The selected candidate must pass a criminal background check. VA ABC is a Military-Friendly Employer, is 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). All employment offers are contingent upon compliance with Form I-9 completion timeliness and confirmation of employment authorization by E-Verify and criminal history record checks are required prior to employment. 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 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth of VA Careers

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