Community Safety Investigator (Part-Time)

City of Richmond; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney in Richmond, VA seeks a part-time investigator for its Victim Safety and Cooperation Initiative. This grant-funded role partners with a Victim Advocate to locate and interview victims and witnesses in violent-crime prosecutions, including firearms cases.

Flexible hours may include evenings and weekends, with careful confidentiality and professional conduct. Funding lasts through June 30, 2027, contingent on continuing support.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher preferred or equivalent experience.
• Valid Virginia driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Former Virginia law-enforcement officer within 10 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide investigative assistance to prosecutors in violent crime cases.
• Interview victims and potential witnesses and secure documentary evidence.
• Locate and re-establish contact with difficult-to-reach victims and witnesses.
• Conduct joint field visits with the Victim Advocate and document safety risk.
• Provide safe transportation to court and case-related meetings.
• Assist with protective orders, relocation resources, and U-Visa paperwork.
• Review communications for threats or evidentiary value and serve subpoenas.
• Coordinate with Richmond Police, OGVP partners, and service providers.

Skills

Criminal investigations

Driving license

Law enforcement background

VCIN/NCIC certification

Trauma-informed approach

Evening/weekend availability

Independent and collaborative work

Education

Associate degree or higher preferred

Education/Experience equivalence

Job description

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.

• 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 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