Title: Public Safety Grants & Program Manager

State Role Title: Prog Admin Manager III

Hiring Range: The starting salary range is $100,000 to $111,000

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept of Criminal Justice Svcs

Location: Washington Building

Agency Website: www.dcjs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES ADVERTISEMENT
ROLE TITLE: Program Administrator III
Working Title: Public Safety Grants & Program Manager
Pay Band: 6
Position #: CJS00261

The Department of Criminal Justice Services is seeking a collaborative and innovative team player to serve as a full-time Public Safety Grants & Program Manager in Richmond, Virginia. This position manages and coordinates activities related to federal and state grants, and other special funds to state and local government entities, state and local law enforcement agencies, private and public colleges and universities, and other professional organizations, assisting them in implementing and managing public safety, law enforcement resources, and crime prevention. Public service offers the opportunity to do important rewarding work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. If you want to be part of an agency that cares about our constituents, rigorously advocates and promotes opportunities for all Virginians, we’d love to have you join us!
What you will do:

Lead the coordination and management of programmatic activities related to federal and state grants and other special funds that support public safety, law enforcement, and crime prevention initiatives across the Commonwealth. In this role, you will oversee a large and complex grant portfolio that provides funding to state and local government entities, law enforcement agencies, public and private colleges and universities, and other professional organizations.

You will work closely with all levels of agency staff, including grant program staff, grants management, administrative personnel, and division and agency leadership, to ensure effective administration of grant programs. Responsibilities include managing key components of the grant lifecycle such as fund disbursement and grant applications; developing memoranda of understanding and funding opportunities; establishing and evaluating application criteria; conducting fiscal and financial analysis of applications; and preparing required reports for federal awarding agencies, state governing bodies, and agency leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of policies and procedures of State Government.
• Knowledge of the functions and structures of state and local law enforcement agencies and other departments.
• Documented experience monitoring the use of multiple state and federal grant funding sources.
• Proven ability to compose narrative reports, correspondence and analyzing data.
• Excellent, effective oral and written communication skills.
• A strong work ethic, exceptional customer service skills, and a positive attitude.
• Knowledge of principles of program planning and development.
• Ability to analyze and interpret laws, rules/regulations and policies and procedures.
• Exercises independent judgment.
• Frequently contacts internal and external customers to gather information or provide information.
• Performs complex technical duties, such as reviewing and prioritizing budget expenditures and reimbursements under multiple programs.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite/G-Suite to include but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet, and e-mail software.
• Documented experience in working both as an active and contributing team member as well as independently.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to think strategically and cross culturally and independently implement new initiatives and projects.
• Ability to articulate, both orally and in written form, clear and concise program objectives and goals and summarize achievements of programs in reports and other documents as requested.
• Documented experience working as an active, contributing team member, as well as an independent and self-motivated employee.
• Demonstrated ability to meet critical deadlines, handle multiple assignments, changing priorities, and ensure timeliness and quality of completed assignments.

Additional Considerations

• Experience with grant making processes as applied in a state or federal agency.
• Demonstrated knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations related to grants.
• Knowledge of principles of program planning and development.

Special Instructions

Interview candidates may be required to demonstrate the skills and abilities necessary for satisfactory performance of work. The candidate selected for the position must successfully complete a criminal background investigation and complete and submit a Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) which will be entered into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization. The individual may also be responsible for submitting an annual Statement of Personal Economic Interest. In addition, the selected candidate who begins original employment or re-employment in this position must serve a 12-month probationary period effective from the date of employment. The starting salary range is $100,000 to $111,000 plus the state’s benefits package.

Applications for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System at https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/home. All applications should be submitted by 11:55 pm on April 6, 2026. The application and supplemental questions must be completed in a comprehensive manner and reference any pertinent knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as any previous experience that relates to the position. Fax, email, or mail applications will not be accepted. Résumés and cover letters may be attached to the online application.

The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any accommodation in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at (804) 225-4399 to notify us of any needs related to completing the job application. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply. The Department also encourages and invites veterans to apply.

You will be provided with confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to your account at https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/home for the status of your application and this position.

Contact Information

Name: Kourtney Dudley

Phone: (804) 786-5491

Email: kourtney.dudley@dcjs.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.