VCIN Analyst

Title: VCIN Analyst DSP02119

State Role Title: Information Technology Specialist II

Hiring Range: Salary is Negotiable and Commensurate with Experience

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of State Police

Location: North Chesterfield, Virginia

Agency Website: vsp.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: State Employee Only - E

Job Duties

The Virginia State Police is seeking a collaborative and innovative team player to serve as a full time Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN) Analyst at State Police Headquarters in North Chesterfield, Virginia. This position conducts statewide records audits of federal, state, and local criminal justice agencies to ensure agency compliance with VCIN, FBI/NCIC and CJIS Security Policy requirements; to support and ensure seamless operation of VSP and its mission. As a VCIN Analyst, you will be part of a team that works close with local law enforcement agencies providing guidance and oversight while ensuring the integrity of the Virginia Criminal Information Network is maintained in accordance with federal, state and agency policies and procedures.

We are seeking to expand our diverse team of change makers and innovators. As a member of the Virginia State Police family, you would make a difference by serving every city, county, town, resident, and visitor of the Commonwealth through supporting our vast public safety mission. Challenge yourself to make a difference today by applying for a career with the Virginia State Police!

Established in 1932, the Virginia State Police has grown to be the largest police department in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As the mission of the Department has continued to expand, our workforce continues to grow. We embrace our tradition of professionalism and excellence, and we are excited for our future as we continue our journey to become best in class. We are firmly committed to our family-like culture and are seeking to expand our diverse team. We provide an outstanding benefits package, including excellent health insurance, membership in the Virginia Retirement System, deferred compensation, paid leave starting on day one, and other benefits available to Commonwealth of Virginia Employees.

In addition, the Virginia State Police supports its personnel through a comprehensive, holistic Wellness Program. From our Therapy Dog, Piper, to full-time peer support, our wellness staff teaches and coaches “cognitive fitness” for all employees every step of the way. Our Wellness Program fosters a welcoming, peer-oriented, inclusive environment with the resources to support our employees throughout their entire VSP career. We are committed to providing the best so you can be at your best!

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•Conducts records audits of federal, state, and local law enforcement/criminal justice agencies.
•Interviews staff, reviews support documents (investigative reports, warrants, property inventories) and compares to system data for compliance with National Criminal Information Center (NCIC) rules, regulations and state laws that apply to automated files.
•Provides training to management, supervisors, and operational personnel in law enforcement/criminal justice agencies to comply with policy standards.
•Ensures integrity of NCIC/VCIN system and system requirements.
•Designs, writes, and enters programs on key code configurations, formats screens, programs new terminals with levels of authorization and programs to protect security and integrity of the computer system.
•Reviews and responds to requests for new and modified equipment.
•Reviews and responds to new or modified VCIN membership requests.
•Develops and maintains manuals, brochures, memos and disseminates to VCIN agencies, users, and field representatives.
•Provides a variety of back-up work pertaining to training support staff, assisting VCIN users and providing software assistance.

Minimum Qualifications

•Working knowledge of information technology security standards; of internal controls related to data and record security as applied to automated systems; and of computer operating systems and various computer platforms.
•Skill in operating computers and using Microsoft Office applications and using network security or virtual private network (VPN) management software.
•Demonstrated ability to compare system data for compliance with rules and regulations; to ensure compliance with Virginia Information Technology Agency (VITA) Security Standards; to create technical training curriculum; to analyze technical problems and provide solutions; to design, write and enter programs on key code configurations, format screens, and program new computer terminals; to write vendor specifications; to conduct security risk assessment; to work independently and as a member of a team; and to communicate effectively orally and in writing in English with individuals inside and outside of the organization.
•Graduation from high school or equivalent.
•Valid Vehicle Operator’s License.
•Must be eligible to become Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN) certified, which requires either United States (U.S.) citizenship or having been a lawful permanent resident of the U.S. and eligible for naturalization and must become a VCIN full access operator within six months.

Additional Considerations

N/A

Special Instructions

A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION SHALL BE REQUIRED OF EACH SELECTED APPLICANT

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 May 20, 2024. 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 a 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 Employment Unit of the Human Resources Division at civilianemployment@vsp.virginia.gov.

The Department of State Police is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, parental status, political affiliation or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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