DMV Law Enforcement Liaison (Sergeant), Northern Region, Position No. 03588

Title: DMV Law Enforcement Liaison (Sergeant), Northern Region, Position No. 03588

State Role Title: Law Enforcement Manager I

Hiring Range: $106,176.00 - $122,102.40

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

Location: Fairfax, VA

Agency Website: www.dmv.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is looking to hire a Law Enforcement Liaison (Sergeant) within the Northern Region!

The BasePoint for this position is the Fairfax/Braddock Road Customer Service Center (CSC).

The Law Enforcement Liaison (LEL) serves as a strategic bridge between DMV’s Highway Safety Office, Law Enforcement Division, state and local law enforcement agencies, and other stakeholders. The LEL champions the state’s highway safety programs by promoting traffic safety, commercial vehicle enforcement, community engagement, and initiatives to combat identity fraud, tax evasion, and vehicle theft.  The role also oversees and supports grant-funded programs, ensuring effective use of resources to strengthen enforcement, education, and community outreach.  Through partnerships, training, and enforcement support, the LEL advances DMV’s mission to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities while strengthening public trust and safety.

With the Commonwealth of Virginia's commitment to recruiting and retaining Veterans, the Annual Leave accrual rate calculation will include service time in the military, National Guard, or Reserves, in addition to state service.

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, serves approximately 6.2 million licensed drivers and ID card holders with over 8.4 million registered vehicles. In addition, DMV serves many businesses, including dealers, fuel tax customers, rental companies, driving schools, other state agencies, local governments, and non-profit organizations. DMV operates upon five fundamental core values: Trustworthiness, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, and Teamwork (TRAIT). We don’t just talk about our core values. We live them!

Minimum Qualifications

• · Current VA DCJS Law Enforcement certification.
• · Current DCJS General Instructor certification.
• · Supervisory and leadership experience in a law enforcement setting.
• · Strong knowledge of traffic safety laws, fraud investigation, and vehicle theft investigation and prevention.
• · Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• · Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools.
• · Ability to collaborate with diverse law enforcement, public safety, and community stakeholders.
• · Valid state driver’s license required.

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.

MUST possess DCJS certification as a law enforcement officer. MUST comply with statutorily specified minimum qualifications for law enforcement officers (§15.2-1705, Code of Virginia), including a satisfactory criminal history records check, background investigation, and physical examination; MUST possess a valid driver’s license and a driving record that reflects a sense of safety and responsibility; willing to work irregular hours, travel overnight, and endure personal risks; must reside in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and within a 50 mile or 75-minute drive time of assigned BasePoint, per agency policy; must be willing to establish residency within 90-days to satisfy policy requirement.

Selected candidate(s) must complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form. DMV participates in E-Verify.

All applicants for employment must consent to a driver's history and criminal background check. A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required on the selected applicant(s).

Submission of an online application is required. DMV does not accept applications, resumes, cover letters, etc., in any other format. When applying for jobs, please ensure your online application or resume is complete with duties and skills associated with your work experience and years of experience to properly assess your skills in the screening process. Candidates are evaluated based on information provided in the application materials. Missing information cannot be assumed.

Contact Information

• Name: DMV Employment
• Phone: (804) 367-0528
• Email: employment@dmv.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.