Title: Security Clearance Coordinator
Hiring Range: $21.16/hr
Agency: Division of Capitol Police
Agency Website: https://dcp.virginia.gov/commit-to-the-future.asp
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Conduct database checks and compile results to respond to requests for security clearance approval in a timely, efficient manner. Complete reports and projects relating to security clearances. Be aware of and proactive in ensuring a strong internal controlled environment to ensure that potential risks are reduced or communicated to management, and ensure data and reports are accurate and reliable.
Minimum Qualifications
Working knowledge of research and analysis techniques. Ability to effectively collect, analyze, summarize, interpret, and communicate information and technical data orally and in writing. General knowledge of personal computers and Microsoft Office applications. Ability to apply critical thinking to diverse information sets and to produce logic-based analysis and recommendations on security clearance applications. Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate and complete files, manage multiple priorities, and follow oral and written instructions. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff and representatives of other agencies and organizations. Ability to deal effectively with the general public.
Must have a valid driver's license; ability to obtain VCIN certification. Must be able to work weekends and holidays as necessary.
Additional Considerations
Graduation from an accredited college or university with applicable coursework in social science, government, business, criminal justice or related field, and/or analytical experience to include criminal analytical trainings. Public safety experience or other broad scope government experience.
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 AND DRUG TESTING REQUIRED.
Applicants must complete a personal history questionnaire.
Contact Information
Email: dcphr@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.