SOIU Compliance Officer

DHRM • Fairfax, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Virginia State Police is hiring a Sex Offender Investigative Unit Compliance Officer in Region 2, covering Fairfax City. The position supports statewide public safety initiatives by conducting field-based sex offender verifications and maintaining timely, accurate updates to the Virginia Sex Offender Management System (VSOMS). It also ensures compliance with the Code of Virginia through home, work, and school verifications, SP-236 filings, photo updates, and documentation for court and investigative use. The Compliance Officer collaborates with Troopers, probation and parole officers, courts, law enforcement agencies, and community partners to advance the mission of the Firearms and Sex Offender Investigative Unit. Officers are assigned to a specific region and must reside within 45 minutes of any border of their assigned county or city.

Requirements

• Knowledge of court proceedings.
• Knowledge of case management.
• Knowledge of the probation and parole process.
• Skill in operating a computer, including Microsoft software applications.
• Skill in data entry.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to make independent decisions by applying policies, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to work independently, follow instructions, and pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to identify and respond to safety risks in unpredictable environments.
• Ability to manage evolving workloads and prioritize deadlines.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Ability to build professional rapport with offenders, Troopers, supervisors, and external partners.
• Possession of a valid Virginia Operator’s License.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Must reside within 45 minutes of any border of the assigned county or city.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or training in law enforcement operational procedures.
• Experience or training in verbal de-escalation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field-based sex offender verifications.
• Maintain timely and accurate updates to the Virginia Sex Offender Management System (VSOMS).
• Ensure compliance with the Code of Virginia through home, work, and school verifications.
• Complete SP-236 filings, photo updates, and documentation for court and investigative use.
• Collaborate with Troopers, probation and parole officers, courts, law enforcement agencies, and community partners.
• Work within an assigned region and reside within 45 minutes of any border of the assigned county or city.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED