Title: Deputy Chief (Captain)

State Role Title: Capitol Police Captain

Hiring Range: Commensurate upon experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Division of Capitol Police

Agency Website: https://dcp.virginia.gov/employment-opportunities.asp

Job Duties

Direct the activities of the assigned Division to meet the department's goals and objectives, manage the activities of the sworn and non-sworn employees for the observance of orders, proper performance of duty, the maintenance of discipline, and to foster cooperative relationships among the department, the community, and other public safety agencies.

Minimum Qualifications

Considerable knowledge of security operations, law enforcement practices, protective services and investigative techniques. Knowledge of current security practices, techniques, and industry standards. Knowledge of safe and ethical handling of firearms. Demonstrated ability to supervise staff and communicate effectively to develop and implement training standards and monitor and evaluate performance. Demonstrated ability to plan, schedule and direct the activities of a diverse group of employees and facilitate a team environment among law enforcement staff; demonstrated ability to manage budgets and estimate and project equipment costs; demonstrated ability to manage projects; demonstrated ability to implement written security policies and procedures. Demonstrated ability to analyze information, prepare reports, and communicate effectively both orally and in writing to a diverse population. Demonstrated ability to utilize a personal computer using current software programs.

Current Virginia law enforcement officer certification provided by the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS).

Current and responsible supervisory or managerial experience in law enforcement.

Two years experience as a Lieutenant or in an equivalent position.

Possess a valid Virginia driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

A minimum of 60 semester hours of college credit from an accredited college or university.

Successfully completed FBI National Academy, Southern Police Institute, National Criminal Justice Command College, or equivalent program.

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.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION AND FINGERPRINT-BASED CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK REQUIRED. MEDICAL, DRUG AND PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING ARE ALSO REQUIRED.

Applicants must complete personal history questionnaire.

Residency requirement must be met within 12 months of hire. Sworn staff must reside within 45 minutes of DCP Headquarters: 1001 East Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219.

Contact Information

Email: hr@dcp.virginia.gov

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.