Customer Service Specialist

Customer Service Specialist

The Department of Criminal Justice Services is seeking to fill multiple part-time (wage) Customer Service Specialist positions in Richmond, Virginia. We are looking for collaborative, customer-focused, and innovative team players who are committed to providing exceptional service to support the Division of Licensure and Regulatory Services.

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!

These positions play a key role in providing high-quality customer service to the Division's entire constituent base. As one of the first points of contact for troubleshooting and problem-solving issues involving constituents, processing applications, and providing technical assistance, this position provides the opportunity for direct customer assistance.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge of office practices and procedures to include:
  Excellent customer service skills, and effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience performing tasks associated with a fast-paced office environment.
• Experience operating a multi-line phone system.
• Experience processing mail.
• Strong work ethic and a positive attitude.
• Demonstrated ability to enter data into a computer system, quickly, efficiently, and accurately.
• Ability to handle issues and problem-solve.
• Ability to successfully learn new skills and subject matters quickly.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Knowledge of and experience using Microsoft Office Suite to include, but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet, and e-mail software, etc.
• Ability to think strategically and cross-culturally and independently.
• 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:

• Substantial customer service experience.
• Experience providing technical information and support to customers in-person, telephonically, or via email correspondence.
• Experience as an administrative assistant or office administration specialist.
• Experience collecting and analyzing data, researching, and assembling information related to licensing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the regulatory programs in the Division of Licensure and Regulatory Services, Administrative Code (Regulations), Virginia Code, policies and procedures.

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 an annual Statement of Personal Economic Interest.

The anticipated starting salary range is $26.00 to $28.00 per hour, up to 29 hours per week (1500 hours per wage year). Applications for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Electronic Recruitment System at . All applications should be submitted by 11:55 pm on July 1, 2026. The application and supplemental questions must be completed in a comprehensive manner and reference any pertinent knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as any previous experience that relates to the position.

Fax, email, or mail applications will not be accepted. Résumés and cover letters may be attached to the online application.

The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at  to notify us of any needs related to completing the job application. Ameri Corps, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply.

The Department also encourages and invites veterans to apply. You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to your account at for the status of your application and this position.