Community Safety Investigator (Part-Time)

City of Richmond, Virginia; Richmond (VA); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 51 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

City of Richmond, Virginia seeks a part-time investigator for the Victim Safety and Cooperation Initiative. The role partners with a Victim Advocate to locate and work with victims and witnesses in violent-crime prosecutions, especially firearms cases.

The position is grant-funded through June 30, 2027, with continuation dependent on funding. Primary duties include locating victims, interviewing witnesses, field visits with the Victim Advocate, and coordinating with prosecutors and local

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher preferred or equivalent experience.
• Must have a valid Virginia driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Former Virginia law-enforcement officer within 10 years of employment in good standing.
• At least three years of criminal investigative experience.
• Must have VCIN/NCIC certification and pass fingerprint-based background check.
• General knowledge of Virginia criminal law and procedure.
• Ability to work with victims/witnesses using a trauma-informed approach.
• Available for some evening and weekend fieldwork.

Responsabilités

• Provide investigative assistance to prosecutors in violent-crime cases, locating and interviewing victims and witnesses and securing evidence.
• Locate and re-establish contact with hard-to-reach victims and witnesses after a violent incident.
• Conduct joint field visits with a Victim Advocate and assess safety risk.
• Provide safe transportation for victims and witnesses to court and meetings.
• Assist with protective measures including protective orders and relocation resources.
• Review communications for threats or evidentiary value; serve subpoenas as needed.
• Liaise between prosecutors, local police, and victim service providers; attend coordination meetings.
• Conduct investigations maintaining confidentiality and professional communication with the public.
• Keep accurate daily time and activity records for grant reporting.

Connaissances

Criminal investigations

Trauma-informed approach

Evening/weekend availability

Independent & collaborative

Virginia criminal law

Formation

Associate degree or higher

Outils

VCIN/NCIC cert

Description du poste

The Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney seeks a part-time investigator for its Victim Safety and Cooperation Initiative, funded through the City of Richmond’s 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.

HOURS AND SALARY:

Up to 29 hours per week. $31.25 per hour(within the range of the City of Richmond’s Compensation Plan). Benefits per City of Richmond policy for part-time employees.

TO APPLY:

Email a cover letter and resume to Gwendolyn D. Alston, Director of Finance & Human Resources, at [e-mail] with “Community Safety Investigator” in the subject line. In your cover letter, please summarize your law-enforcement service, including agencies and dates of service. Review of applications begins Friday, November 13, 2026; the position is open until filled. For questions or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney Kelli Burnett at [phone].

• 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 Commonwealth’s 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

• Associate’s degree or higher preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must have a valid Virginia driver’s license and an acceptable driving record
• Must have 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