SOIU Compliance Officer

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Fairfax, VA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Virginia State Police is seeking a Sex Offender Investigative Unit (SOIU) Compliance Officer assigned to Region 2, covering Fairfax City. The position supports statewide public safety initiatives by conducting field-based sex offender verifications and ensuring timely, accurate updates to the Virginia Sex Offender Management System (VSOMS). It 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.

Compliance 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 that may include mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Requirements

• Knowledge of court proceedings, case management, and the probation and parole process.
• Skill in operating a computer, including Microsoft software applications, and in data entry.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written English.
• 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 changing 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.
• High school graduation 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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