SOIU Compliance Officer
About The Position
The Virginia State Police is hiring a Sex Offender Investigative Unit (SOIU) Compliance Officer for Region 2, covering Arlington, Alexandria, and Loudoun, Virginia. The position supports public safety 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 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. The role requires a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, and weekends, and the ability to work independently and respond to safety risks in unpredictable environments.
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 details.
- 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.
- Valid Virginia Operator’s License.
- Graduation from high school or equivalent.
- Must reside within 45 minutes from 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.
- Ensure timely and accurate updates to the Virginia Sex Offender Management System (VSOMS).
- Conduct home, work, and school verifications to ensure compliance with the Code of Virginia.
- 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.
- Apply policies, rules, and regulations to make decisions independently.
- Manage evolving workloads and prioritize deadlines.
- Identify and respond to safety risks in unpredictable environments.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
