Special Agent (Central Region): OLES Investigations Unit 01594
Company: DHRM
Location: Lexington
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Title: Special Agent (Central Region): OLES Investigations Unit
01594 State Role Title: Law Enforcement Officer III Hiring Range:
$56,052.00 - $76,622.00 Pay Band: 5 Agency: Dept of Corr - Central
Admin Location: DOC Headquarters Agency Website:
https://vadoc.virginia.gov Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job
Duties Under the direction and guidance of the Office of Law
Enforcement Services Unit Chief and assigned Assistant Chief, the
Special Agent is responsible for conducting thorough investigations
of criminal violations against or within the Department of
Corrections by employees, inmates, contractors, volunteers,
visitors and others, and administrative investigations of
violations of Standards of Conduct, and other investigations or
inquiries of serious matters involving the Department. Ensures that
all assignments meet accepted professional standards, are timely
and curate. Responsible to assist development and implementation of
prevention activities to reduce vulnerability of the Department to
criminal activity. Must be located in one of the following counties
and residence should be within 90 minutes drive time to designated
work location. Counties include Minimum Qualifications Experience
in law enforcement, investigations, or security. Current active
Virginia Law Enforcement certifications by the Department of
Criminal Justice Services. Working knowledge and experience with
the method and techniques meeting legal and accepted professional
standards conducting complex criminal and administrative
investigations. Working knowledge of applicable federal and state
statues and administrative policies. Knowledge of procedures used
to identify, prepare, examine, analyze and preserve evidence for
criminal cases or administrative hearings. Working knowledge of
court procedures and rules of evidence. Ability to communicate
effectively and established and maintain effective relationships
with Department managers and personnel, law enforcement agencies,
prosecutors, citizens and the general public. Additional
Considerations Advanced training and certifications for
investigative interviews or evidence collection. DCJS certified
specialized instructor. 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.
If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the
following: Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants
are subject to a background investigation that meet the
requirements of State Code 15.2-1705. Investigations will include
fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks;
employment verification; verification of education (relevant to
employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.
Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated
safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug
screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require
possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the
performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers,
Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others. Application
Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only
accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s
Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted
by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed,
faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be
accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on
the information received for this position from the electronic
application and/or résumé. Layoff Preferences: Applicants who
possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a
Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department
of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff
(Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when
submitting their state application and/or résumé. VADOC is an EEO
employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity,
equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations
are available upon request. VADOC values our Veterans and
encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring
process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni
are also encouraged to apply. Click here for more information:
Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of
Veterans Services Contact Information Name: Human Resources Phone:
804-659-8424 Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS/RÉSUMÉS / WILL NOT BE
ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION 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.
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