Program Support Technician Senior

Title: Program Support Technician Senior

Hiring Range: Negotiable and Commensurate with Experience

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Department of State Police

Location: Chesterfield

Agency Website: vsp.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

•Conducts background checks prior to the purchase of a firearm.
•Performs computer formatted functions to maintain an accurate current and final status of firearms purchase applications.
•Provides instructional and operational assistance to users of the VCheck system.
•Implements data sharing with the FBI and state counterparts accessing the NICS Index.
•Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager.
•May be required to perform other duties as assigned. •May be required to assist the Department or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

Minimum Qualifications

•Must be willing to work Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. to include weekends and holidays.
•Knowledge of state and federal criminal history databases (VCIN, NCIC); and the demonstrated ability to access, retrieve, and interpret state and federal automated records.
•Some knowledge of statistical analysis; and to apply policies and procedures when making recommendations.
•Demonstrated ability to apply research and analytical methodology in the interpretation of criminal arrest and disposition information.
•Demonstrated ability to write and communicate effectively; and the ability to respond to inquiries from the general public.
•Direct knowledge or experience in VCIN/NCIC and MS Office applications to include Word, Excel, Exchange/Outlook and basic computer operations. VCIN certification will be required.
•Graduation from high school or equivalent.
•Direct experience associated with VCIN/NCIC.
•Demonstrated experience in retrieval and interpretation of criminal arrest and disposition information.
•Must be VCIN certified or ability to become certified within specific time frame.
•An equivalent combination or education related to the duties of this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

N/A

Special Instructions: 

A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION SHALL BE REQUIRED OF EACH SELECTED APPLICANT

Elements of the selection process include the screening of application(s); the interviewing of qualified candidate(s); salary negotiation(s) if applicable; a background investigation; and a medical evaluation if applicable.  The anticipated duration of the pre-employment process is determined by the successful completion of the above items.

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 February 7, 2023. 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 Employment Unit of the Human Resources Division at employment@vsp.virginia.gov.

The Virginia State Police is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Our policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, parental status, political affiliation or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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