Forfeited Asset Sharing Program Assistant

Title: Forfeited Asset Sharing Program Assistant

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist II

Hiring Range: The anticipated starting salary range is $30 to $35 per hour.

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Criminal Justice Svcs

Location: Dept of Criminal Justice Serv.

Agency Website: www.dcjs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

 

VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES ADVERTISEMENT
ROLE TITLE: PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION SPECIALIST II      
Working Title: Forfeited Asset Sharing Program Assistant      
Position #: CJSCJ072     

The Department of Criminal Justice Services is seeking a collaborative and innovative team player to serve as a part-time (wage) Forfeited Asset Sharing Program Assistant in Richmond, Virginia. This position supports the coordinator in monitoring the seizure of drug-related property and helping distribute forfeited proceeds to participating state and local law enforcement agencies. The candidate will also assist in conducting regular asset forfeiture training to law enforcement agencies around the state virtually and in-person and conduct audits of local asset forfeiture accounts through review of annual certification reports. Public service offers the opportunity to do important rewarding work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. If you want to be part of an agency that cares about our constituents, rigorously advocates and promotes opportunities for all Virginians, we’d love to have you join us!

What you will do:
● Provide asset seizure and forfeiture technical assistance to state and local law enforcement agencies participating in the program.
● Disburse forfeited funds on a weekly basis (or as needed) to local law enforcement agencies. Key disbursements into CARDINAL accounting system.
● Track seized assets and dispositions.
● Grant approval to use forfeited property in accordance with Code of Virginia Section §19.2-386.
● Communicate with internal and external clients in a helpful and informative manner.
● Receive annual certification reports from localities, review and track expenses reported by localities to ensure forfeited funds are properly used.
● Receive pending asset reports from localities to audit property seized and their disposition.
● Assist with asset forfeiture training to law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and others throughout the state at least quarterly.
● Process VA Tech Victims Fund reimbursements.
     

Minimum Qualifications

What the ideal candidate should possess:
● Experience with fiscal programs and activities, for example finance, accounting, grant monitoring, or a related field.
● Experience in a regulatory related field with demonstrated experience in explaining policies and programs.
● Considerable experience working with Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, and e-mail software.
● Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
● Ability to think strategically and cross culturally, and independently implement new initiatives and projects.
● Ability to articulate, both orally and in written form, clear and concise program objectives and goals and summarize achievements of programs in reports and other documents as requested.     
● Documented experience working as an active, contributing team member, as well as an independent and self-motivated employee.
● Demonstrated ability to meet critical deadlines, handle multiple assignments, changing priorities, and ensure timeliness and quality of completed assignments.

Additional Considerations

• Knowledge of Virginia Forfeited Asset Sharing Program.
• Demonstrate an ability to interpret the Code of Virginia and regulations.
• Documented experience working in law enforcement, with criminal justice agencies or in court services in a professional capacity.
• Documented experience ensuring compliance with regulations and reporting requirements.     

Special Instructions

Interview candidates may be required to demonstrate the skills and abilities necessary for satisfactory performance of work. The candidate selected for the position must successfully complete a criminal background investigation and complete and submit a Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) which will be entered into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization. The individual may also be responsible for submitting a