Secretary Senior

Secretary Senior

Job no:
Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Location: Amherst, Virginia
Categories: Administrative Services

Title: Secretary Senior DSP01927

State Role Title: Admin and Office Spec II

Hiring Range: Negotiable and commensurate with experience.

Pay Band: 2

Agency: Department of State Police

Location: Amherst, Virginia

Agency Website: vsp.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

About the Position:

The Virginia State Police (VSP) is seeking to hire Secretary Senior in our Safety Division Area No. 63 Office in Amherst, Virginia. The successful candidate will provide administrative and clerical support to Area Sergeants and Troopers, assisting with a range of office and administrative tasks; evaluate issues and determine appropriate actions related to office operations; perform data entry, research, retrieval, and report compilation using various computer systems, including Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD), Civil and Applicant Records Exchange (CARE), and other software applications; and oversee the maintenance, organization, security, and disposal of administrative, personnel, and inspection records.

About the Agency:

We are seeking to expand our diverse team of change makers and innovators. As a member of the VSP 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 VSP.

VSP embraces inclusion and diversity in our workforce and in the protection of all people. We embrace our tradition of professionalism and excellence, and we are excited for our future as we continue our journey to become a best-in-class state government agency. We are firmly committed to our family-like culture and are seeking to expand our team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of general office operations, including report preparation, correspondence formatting, and administrative coordination.

• Skill in preparing and editing reports and correspondence with accuracy and professionalism.

• Proficiency in typing and utilizing computers, including Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Word, and other relevant software applications.

• Skilled in operating automated office equipment efficiently to support administrative functions.

• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities effectively in a fast-paced office environment and work independently with minimal instruction or supervision.

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, with internal and external stakeholders.

• Prior experience in administrative, secretarial, or clerical roles involving office operations and customer service, requiring proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

• Experience using and maintaining automated office equipment, including computers, printers, and scanners required.

• Requires Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN) certified, which requires either United States citizenship or a lawful permanent resident of the United States and eligible for naturalization.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

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.

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 and must be received by 11:55 P. M. on April 18, 2025. 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 .

The Department of State Police is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is to extend employment opportunities to qualified individuals on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

(V)alor (S)ervice (P)ride

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 .

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.

Advertised: 04 Apr 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 18 Apr 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

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