Deputy Chief - Public Safety & Law Enforcement at DHRM Richmond, VA

Title: Deputy Chief Public Safety & Law Enforcement

State Role

Title:

Law Enforcement Manager I

Hiring Range: $95000 - $110000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Conservation & Recreation

Location: Dept Conservation & Recreation

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is the states lead conservation agency and it takes a diverse agency to conserve resources for a diverse commonwealth.

Since 1936 Conservation officers have protected and preserved the lives and property of our citizens and their guests while protecting the commonwealths irreplaceable natural and cultural resources. Throughout their history conservation officers have practiced community policing in state parks and natural areas while providing comfort and peace of mind to outdoor enthusiasts.
If youre someone who wants to love what you do and make a difference DCR is the place for you! We are hiring for a Deputy Chief of Public Safety and Law Enforcement.

• Plan organize and direct public safety and law enforcement activities on DCR property (owned leased or operated) throughout the Commonwealth through displayed leadership and the updating and implementing general orders and standard operating procedures of the organization.
• Oversee the application of regulations and laws; ensure statewide consistency in procurement and inventory processes; and facilitate the provision of outreach efforts that support DCRs mission. This will include the development and publication of required annual and ad-hoc reports as necessary.
• Assist in establishing and administering the law enforcement budget and special funding and grant requests.
• Assist in overseeing law enforcement procurement and inventory training fleet vehicles and equipment.
• Assist in managing the agencies law enforcement records and incident-based reporting system required of law enforcement agencies by the Department of State Police and the Code of Virginia.
• Obtain operate and assure continued licensure of DCRs VCIN terminal(s) serving as Terminal Agency Coordinator (TAC) unless delegated.

Additional duties will include:

• Provision of statewide law enforcement services
• Managing the background investigations process for prospective DCR law enforcement position candidates and highly sensitive investigations program reviews and inquiries into issues potentially involving DCR law enforcement officers and staff in criminal activity as deemed appropriate by the Chief of Public Safety and Law Enforcement.
• Overseeing the provision of law enforcement covert and overt special operations as well as liaison interacting and furthering relationships between the Public Safety & Law Enforcement Staff and non-law enforcement staff within the Department.

The main office for the Public Safety and Law Enforcement Staff is located in Richmond Virginia. This position may work out of other offices and locations based on organizational needs and the individual selected. Operational requirements will span throughout the Commonwealth and require travel.

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation offers paid leave; 13 paid holidays; medical dental vision and life insurance; retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan for classified positions and VaLORS for law enforcement positions); and is a federally recognized Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer. DCRs Mission is to conserve the natural scenic historic and cultural resources of the Commonwealth.

We invite you to learn more about DCRs efforts to CONSERVE.

• Considerable law enforcement experience that includes progressive supervisory responsibilities.
• An extensive and comprehensive knowledge of agency organizational functions; law enforcement principles and practices and policy development and implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and organize a complex array of law enforcement function; to define and develop solutions to large-scale issues of unusual complexity; to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; to supervise encourage and evaluate others; to lead by example; to make and support difficult and/or unpopular decisions to both demonstrate and elicit accountability; to establish and maintain effective working relationships;
  
  to effectively address multiple assignments with critical deadlines; and to develop and work within program goals objectives priorities and budgets.
• Knowledge of and articulatable experience in administrative programs and processes including budget development and execution and accreditation standards implemented by the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission.
• Skill in computer use and ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Current law enforcement certification from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS).
• Valid Drivers License

• Considerable experience in law enforcement involvement with recreational law enforcement programs or…