Title: Bureau of Criminal Investigations Director DSP03710

State Role Title: Law Enforcement Manager III

Hiring Range: $128,292 to $194,688 Negotiable and Commensurate with Experience

Pay Band: 7

Agency: Department of State Police

Location: North Chesterfield, Virginia

Agency Website: vsp.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Sworn employees of the Department applying for this position must apply through PageUp and must attach their SP-88 and SP-92P.

About the Position:

The Virginia State Police (VSP) is seeking to hire a Bureau of Criminal Investigations Director, who shall be appointed to the rank of Major in our Bureau of Criminal Investigations at our Administrative Headquarters in North Chesterfield, Virginia. In accordance with the Code of Virginia, incumbents of this position must complete a Statement of Economic Interests form upon selection and annually thereafter. The job duties for this position include but are not limited to:
• Provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and mission focused direction to all investigative divisions.
• Transforms the Agency's strategic vision and priorities into clear, actionable objectives that drive excellence in criminal investigations, advance public safety, and protect civil liberties.
• Optimizes systems, resources, and organizational performance to achieve defined outcomes and meet established performance metrics.
• As a member of executive leadership, the Director serves as a key advisor to the Superintendent.
• Fosters a commitment to the Agency's mission and values, cultivating a culture of selflessness, engagement, and awareness, and reinforcing personal accountability, kind feedback, and continuous improvement.
• Enhances organizational capacity through trust based partnerships and holds responsibility for the readiness and well being of Bureau personnel.
• Champions organizational excellence by establishing clear expectations, encouraging innovation, and cultivating an environment where people feel valued, empowered, and committed to delivering and supporting consistent, high quality investigative services statewide.
• Leads the development, implementation, and evaluation of cross training programs, desk procedures, and continuity of operations strategies to ensure resilience, adaptability, and seamless service delivery across the Bureau.
• The employee in this position is aware of and proactive in ensuring a strong internal control environment, including: reducing or communicating potential risks; ensuring data and reports are accurate and reliable; safeguarding Department assets to prevent waste, loss, unauthorized use, or misappropriation; achieving Agency objectives by maximizing efficiency and effectiveness; and consistently adhering to applicable laws, regulations, and policies.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge:
• Extensive knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, and policies regarding criminal investigations, and public safety agencies.
• Advanced knowledge of law enforcement principles, investigative practices, complex case management, and emerging trends affecting criminal investigations.
• Advanced knowledge of leadership and management principles, including strategic planning, organizational development, performance optimization, and talent cultivation.
• Thorough knowledge of the budgetary process, resource allocation, and fiscal stewardship within a public safety environment.
• Strong working knowledge of internal controls, risk identification, and compliance standards relevant to law enforcement operations.

Skill:
• Proficiency in the safe and effective use of firearms, issued weapons, and related tactical equipment.
• Skilled in the operation of motor vehicles in both routine and emergency conditions.
• Proficiency with personal computers and Microsoft Office applications, including effective use of data systems and performance dashboards.

Ability:
• Ability to lead, administer, and evaluate complex law enforcement operations and administrative support services.
• Ability to make timely, purposeful decisions aligned with mission priorities and operational demands.
• Ability to plan, implement, and assess bureau-wide initiatives that strengthen investigative capacity and organizational readiness.
• Ability to communicate with clarity and professionalism, especially under adverse or sensitive conditions, and to convey expectations effectively at all organizational levels.
• Ability to navigate difficult situations tactfully and diplomatically while maintaining mission integrity and protecting civil liberties.
• Ability to interpret laws, policies, regulations, and investigative data in order to make sound operational judgments.
• Ability to analyze complex problems, identify root causes, develop logical conclusions, and implement necessary changes that improve performance and outcomes.
• Ability to foster trust based, problem solving partnerships and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to promote personal accountability, provide kind and direct feedback, and model continuous improvement consistent with the Cultural Playbook.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Progressively responsible leadership experience directing or supervising complex criminal investigative operations.
• Must possess, or be eligible to obtain, law enforcement officer certification in the Commonwealth of Virginia without attending a Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) basic law enforcement officer training course. Eligibility includes those who qualify for readmission, waiver, or an authorized short course program under applicable DCJS regulations.
• Must possess a valid Virginia driver's license.
• Must be able to obtain a top secret security clearance.

Additional Considerations

N/A

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.

Elements of the selection process include the screening of application(s); the interviewing of qualified candidate(s), to include pre-employment testing, a presentation and/or a work sample, if applicable; 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 September 4, 2026. 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 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 Talent Acquisition & Employee Relations Section of the Human Resources Division at [redacted].