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Current Vacancies
 TitleSalary RangeDistrictClosing Date
SelectPolice Officer (100 Vacancies)$27,753 - $29,748STX/STT1/1/2099
SelectCorrection Officer (100 Vacancies)$24,500 - $27,000STX/STT1/1/2099
SelectSocial Worker III$37,571 - $41,291STX1/1/2099
SelectSocial Worker II$34,000 - $40,000STX1/1/2099
SelectCOMMUNICATION TECHNICIAN$22,222 - $23,812STT9/8/2008

How to Apply

Thank you for your interest in working for the Government of the Virgin Islands. Please download a copy of our Employment Application. If you are currently employed by the government and wish to request a transfer or promotion, download the Transfer Promotional Form (5086). You must send it to the office in the district where the position is located.

If you prefer, you also may visit the district Division of Personnel office where the position is located. There you can speak with one of our friendly personnel analysts about the vacancy.

Most positions within the government exist in the classified service and fall within the personnel merit system. A collective bargaining agreement covers most government employees and negotiated pay plans determine their wages.

Additional benefits for government employees include:

  • 20-25 paid holidays;
  • 13 days of sick leave earned each year, with an unlimited carryover amount;
  • 4 hours, 6 hours or 8 hours of earned annual leave each pay-period (depending on years of service) with 480 hours eligible to be carried from one year to the next;
  • Life, supplemental life, medical and dental insurance; and
  • a retirement system into which the employee becomes vested after 10 years of service. Retirement is possible at age 50 or after 30 years of service regardless of age.
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Latest News
5/19/2008
GVI Recognizes Its Employees of the Year
The hard work and perseverance by those dedicated public services are being recognized this week. Sixty employees from various agencies throughout government are being honored this week with events that span the entire week and culminating in Award ceremonies in both districts. We invite the general public to give these individuals a pat on the back for a job well done!
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5/8/2008
Governor Implements Hiring Freeze
Yesterday, the Honorable Governor John P. de Jongh, Jr. issued a hiring freeze for all Executive Branch agencies. The freeze was issued as a proavtive measure to ensure that the government was able to cover its expenditures for the remainder of the fiscal year. This freeze was also done in conjuction with a 2% - 5% cut in all executive branch budgets for FY 2008. The Division will be working more closely with Executive Branch agencies as it relates to their hiring needs.
3/11/2008
Division Issues New Employee Orientation Training Calendar
We are pleased to announce that we have established a "New Employee Orientation" training calendar for FY 2008. All Agency Heads and Personnel Officers are urged to identify and permit new employees to government service to attend this training so that they can be familiarized with what the government has to offer.
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2/1/2008
ZRYTEC Now Available Over The Counter
CIGNA informed us today that ZYRTEC® became available without a prescription on January 24, 2008. This means that GVI Group Insurance Members can buy the same 24 hour, full prescription strength ZYRTEC® products without a prescription in stores wherever OTC products are sold.
1/28/2008
DOP Now Accepts Certain Diplomas From Continental Academy
Kenneth L. Hermon, Jr., PHR, Director of the Division of Personnel announced today that the Division will be accepting certain high school diplomas earned at Continental Academy. Our research revealed that Continental Academy awards Diplomas through an abbreviated “Fast Track” program as well as via a more extensive Home School Track. After carefully evaluating both diploma tracks, the Division has decided to recognize only those Diplomas earned via Continental’s Home School Track.
12/23/2007
Merry Christmas
The Management and Staff at the Division would like to wish all a safe and happy x-mas season.