DMV Captain (Law Enforcement Manager II), Eastern Region, Position No. 01121
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Title: DMV Captain (Law Enforcement Manager II), Eastern Region, Position No. 01121
State Role Title: Law Enforcement Manager II
Hiring Range: $85,500 - $125,000 (Commensurate with Experience)
Pay Band: 6
Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles
Location: R1 ENFORCEMENT & COMPLIANCE
Agency Website: www.dmv.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Law Enforcement Division is the first line of defense in protecting the integrity of credentials issued by DMV to the public through the enforcement of laws and regulations specific to motor vehicle titling and driver licensing. The Division takes the lead in investigating driver license and title fraud, odometer fraud, misuse of dealer plates and temporary tags, curbstoning, sales and use tax evasion, and motor vehicle theft. The division is also responsible for safeguarding Virginia’s transportation infrastructure through enforcement and compliance of laws pertaining to commercial transportation, motor fuels tax, and the automobile salvage industry.
DMV is looking to hire a Captain, who will be in command over Enforcement and Investigations within the Eastern region of the Commonwealth. The base point for this position is our Richmond Headquarters, but will oversee the Eastern region, which encompasses the cities/counties of: Accomack, Charles City, Chesapeake, Chesterfield, Colonial Heights, Dinwiddie, Emporia, Essex, Franklin, Gloucester, Goochland, Greensville, Hampton, Hanover, Henrico, Hopewell, Isle of Wight, James City, King and Queen, King William, Lancaster, Mathews, Middlesex, New Kent, Newport News, Norfolk, Northampton, Northumberland, Petersburg, Poquoson, Portsmouth, Powhatan, Prince George, Richmond, Southampton, Suffolk, Surry, Sussex, Virginia Beach, Westmoreland, Williamsburg, and York.
This position will provide law enforcement services in support of the Commissioner's responsibilities of promoting highway safety; provide oversight of the transportation industry; protect agency staff, customers, and facilities; and execute responsibilities in support of the agency mission of Securing Identities, Safeguarding Lives, Serving the Motoring Public, and Supporting Industry Partners.
This position will be responsible for managing and directing law enforcement, criminal, and administrative operations; coordinating and directing complex criminal investigations; planning, monitoring, and evaluating budgets and allocation of resources; and managing regional communications.
To further the agency's mission, the incumbent will develop relationships with their regional counterpart from DMV Customer Service and with other law enforcement departments and/or agencies within the region.
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, DMV serves many businesses, including dealers, fuel tax customers, rental companies, driving schools, other state agencies, local governments, and non-profit organizations. DMV operates 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
Thorough knowledge of and experience with investigations and enforcement.
Demonstrated ability to expertly supervise and/or manage law enforcement operations.
Demonstrated ability to interpret, explain, and apply policies and procedures, and state laws and regulations, as well as applicable federal laws and regulations, and communicate them effectively to subordinates.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally orally and in writing.
Experience conducting research and analysis of issues, producing and presenting reports of findings and conclusions.
Experience managing law enforcement supervisors and personnel.
Current Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services certification as a law enforcement o
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