Community Safety Investigator

CITY OF RICHMOND OFFICE OF THE COMMONWEALTH'S ATTORNEY; Richmond (VA); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 51 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

The City of Richmond Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney seeks a part-time investigator for its Victim Safety and Cooperation Initiative, funded through the Safer Communities grant. The investigator locates and interviews victims and witnesses in violent-crime prosecutions, especially cases involving firearms, while coordinating with a Victim Advocate.

This grant-funded role runs through June 30, 2027, with continuation dependent on funding.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have or be able to obtain VCIN/NCIC certification and pass a fingerprint-based background check.
• Must have general knowledge of Virginia criminal law and criminal procedure.
• Must be able to work with victims and witnesses using a trauma-informed approach.
• Must be available for some evening and weekend fieldwork.
• Must have valid Virginia driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

Responsabilités

• Provide investigative assistance to prosecutors in violent crime cases, including locating and interviewing victims and potential witnesses and locating and securing documentary evidence.
• Locate and safely re-establish contact with victims and witnesses who have become difficult to reach after a violent incident.
• Conduct joint field visits with the Victim Advocate, and assess and document retaliation and safety risk.
• Provide safe transportation for victims and witnesses to court and case-related meetings.
• Assist with protective measures, including protective orders, Extreme Risk Protection Orders, relocation resources, and U-Visa certification paperwork.
• Review communications for threats against victims and witnesses or for other evidentiary value.
• Serve subpoenas and assist with other legal process.
• Serve as a liaison between the trial prosecutor and Richmond Police Department investigators, OGVP-funded violence intervention partners, and victim service providers; attend required OGVP coordination meetings.
• Perform other duties within the scope of the grant-funded program as assigned by the Office of the Commonwealths Attorney.
• Conduct investigations while maintaining confidentiality, communicating effectively both in writing and orally, and interacting with the public in a respectful and professional manner.
• Keep accurate daily time and activity records required for grant reporting.

Formation

Associates degree or higher preferred

Outils

VCIN/NCIC certification

Description du poste

JOB DESCRIPTION

Community Safety Investigator (Part-Time, Grant-Funded), Office of the Commonwealths Attorney for the City of Richmond

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The Office of the Commonwealths Attorney seeks a part-time investigator for its Victim Safety and Cooperation Initiative, funded through the City of Richmonds FY27 Safer Communities grant. Working as a team with a specially assigned Victim Advocate, the investigator locates and works with victims and witnesses engaged in violent-crime prosecutions, especially cases involving firearms. This position is grant-funded through June 30, 2027; continuation depends on available funding.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES SUPERVISED BY THE OFFICE OF THE COMMONWEALTHS ATTORNEY

• Provide investigative assistance to prosecutors in violent crime cases, including locating and interviewing victims and potential witnesses and locating and securing documentary evidence
• Locate and safely re-establish contact with victims and witnesses who have become difficult to reach after a violent incident
• Conduct joint field visits with the Victim Advocate, and assess and document retaliation and safety risk
• Provide safe transportation for victims and witnesses to court and case-related meetings
• Assist with protective measures, including protective orders, Extreme Risk Protection Orders, relocation resources, and U-Visa certification paperwork
• Review communications for threats against victims and witnesses or for other evidentiary value
• Serve subpoenas and assist with other legal process
• Serve as a liaison between the trial prosecutor and Richmond Police Department investigators, OGVP-funded violence intervention partners, and victim service providers; attend required OGVP coordination meetings
• Perform other duties within the scope of the grant-funded program as assigned by the Office of the Commonwealths Attorney
• Conduct investigations while maintaining confidentiality, communicating effectively both in writing and orally, and interacting with the public in a respectful and professional manner
• Keep accurate daily time and activity records required for grant reporting

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates degree or higher preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must have a valid Virginia drivers license and an acceptable driving record
• Must be a former Virginia law-enforcement officer (as defined in Va. Code 9.1-101) who served within the 10 years before employment and retired or resigned in good standing
• Must have at least three years of criminal investigative experience
• Must have or be able to obtain VCIN/NCIC certification and pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check
• Must have general knowledge of Virginia criminal law and criminal procedure
• Must be able to work with victims and witnesses using a trauma-informed approach
• Must be available for some evening and weekend fieldwork
• Must be able to function both independently and collaboratively

HOURS AND SALARY

up to29 hours per week. $31.25 per hour (within the range of the City of Richmonds Compensation Plan). Benefits per City of Richmond policy for part-time employees.

The City of Richmond is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary/Compensation: $31.25 per hour