First Sergeant Attorney

Title: First Sergeant Attorney DSP02878 * This is a re-advertisement. Previous applicants need no apply. *

State Role Title: Law Enforcement Manager II

Hiring Range: Negotiable and Commensurate with Experience.

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Department of State Police

Location: North Chesterfield, Virginia

Agency Website: vsp.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

About the Position:

The Virginia State Police (VSP) is seeking to hire a First Sergeant Attorney in our Office of Legal Affairs at our Administrative Headquarters in North Chesterfield, Virginia. The successful candidate provide legal advice to the executive staff of the Agency and limited legal advice to the Superintendent of State Police and Bureau Directors when needed; conduct legal research and prepare legal summaries; maintain current up to date knowledge of legal developments and to pass this knowledge on to employees through teaching at Basic and in-service schools, preparing manuals and discussing issues with VSP employees; prepare legislative and policy proposals; review memorandums of understanding; serve as a Department liaison on committees; and serve as liaison to the Attorney General's Office for both criminal and civil issues affecting VSP.

About the Agency:

We are seeking to expand our diverse team of change makers and innovators. As a member of the VSP family, you would make a difference by serving every city, county, town, resident, and visitor of the Commonwealth through supporting our vast public safety mission. Challenge yourself to make a difference today by applying for a career with VSP!

VSP embraces inclusion and diversity in our workforce and in the protection of all people. We embrace our tradition of professionalism and excellence, and we are excited for our future as we continue our journey to become a best-in-class state government agency. We are firmly committed to our family-like culture and are seeking to expand our team.

Minimum Qualifications

•Considerable knowledge of Supreme Court rulings, current case law, and knowledge of statutory law related to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (VFOIA) and criminal law; of the Virginia and United States judicial systems; of the operations of the Virginia legislative and executive branches of government; of Human Resources rules and regulations and of the Fair Labor Standards Act; and of the most up to date applications of search and seizure and laws of arrest.
•Skill in legal research and writing and analysis; and in the use of a computer and Microsoft Office.
•Demonstrated ability to analyze information, prepare complex reports and correspondence; to maintain excellent working relationships within the Agency, and externally with other agencies and groups; and to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
•Graduation from an accredited law school.
•Licensed by the Virginia Board of Bar Examiners at the time of hiring.
•Must be able to practice law by the Supreme Court of Virginia by the time of hiring.
•Maintain mandated continuing legal education of 12 hours per year.
•Prior experience as a criminal prosecutor or related legal background.
•The incumbent selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain the certifications of a sworn Virginia law enforcement officer as established by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services that includes successfully completing a 26-week Trooper Basic Session and complete field training.

Additional Considerations

•Prior or current experience as a law enforcement officer is highly preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

A WORK PERFORMANCE TEST, POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION, BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, MEDICAL EXAMINATION, PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION, AND A RANDOM DRUG SCREENING SHALL BE REQUIRED.

Applications, cover letters and/or resumes shall only be accepted on-line through the PageUp recruitment management system at https://jobs.virginia.gov and must be received by 11:55 P. M. on June 30, 2025. Please limit resumes to four pages and cover letters to one page. Any additional attachments received in excess of this will not be considered.

PageUp provides a confirmation of receipt of your application, resume and/or cover letter submitted successfully. Please refer to your PageUp account to check the status of your application for this position. For questions, please contact the Talent Acquisition & Employee Relations Section of the Human Resources Division at civilianemployment@vsp.virginia.gov.
The Department of State Police is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is to extend employment opportunities to qualified individuals on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

(V)alor (S)ervice (P)ride

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 AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.