Job Duties About the Position:
The Virginia State Police (VSP) is seeking to hire a Communications Technician Supervisor in our Communications Division at our Administrative Headquarters in North Chesterfield, Virginia. The job duties for this position include but are not limited to:
• Maximizes performance and morale through effective leadership; supervises assigned staff by establishing priorities; evaluating performance; assessing developmental needs; correcting substandard performance and discipline issues as they occur; communicates clearly and concisely with staff and encourages staff to maintain open communications; effectively identifies and resolves personnel conflicts; communicates safety issues with employees to ensure a safe workplace; and continuity of operations is maintained through cross-training and development of current desk procedures.
• Supervises the maintenance and repair activities of assigned subordinate technical staff.
• Oversees the installation; inspection; maintenance and repair of electronic equipment; and speed detection components and devices.
• Supervises the maintenance of serviceable equipment stock, and coordinates the acquisition of inventory for parts and equipment.
• Ensures that proper inventory controls are in place for tracking the receipt and issuance of parts and equipment for the assigned radio shop.
• Documents maintenance and repair activities; and prepares reports, and records for files.
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 visitors 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 advanced electronics and digital theory.
• Of supervisory principles and practices with a technical staff.
Skills:
• In operating computers and using Microsoft Office applications to include Word and Excel.
Ability:
• To maintain files and prepare reports and documentation.
• To supervise a large number of electronic technicians.
• To manage and oversee technical projects.
• To operate various public safety equipment, speed detection devices (Radar/Lidar), mobile radios, portable radios, in-car and body worn cameras, and emergency light control systems.
• To install, repair, and maintain equipment and/or software related to the equipment.
• To interpret electronic schematic drawings.
• To prepare and maintain entries into service records and asset management databases.
• To communicate effectively orally and in writing in English.
• Valid Virginia Driver’s License required.
• FCC General Radiotelephone Operators License or recognized equivalent required.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Additional Considerations
• Formal military or civilian trade school preferred.
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 October 16, 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 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 Talent Acquisition & Employee Relations Section of the Human Resources Division at ov.
It is the policy of the Department of State Police (the Department) to assure equal employment opportunity to all applicants for employment and current employees. The Department strongly prohibits discrimination based on race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, military status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, ethnic background, pregnancy, and childbirth.
This policy shall be adhered to in all facets of Departmental employment practices. It is not the intent of this policy to permit or require the lowering of bona fide job requirements or qualification standards to give preference to any applicant for employment or employee. Affirmative measures shall be taken to recruit and retain qualified individuals at all levels of the Department and to embrace and foster diversity, opportunity, and inclusion in the workplace.
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.
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