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CITY OF RICHMOND OFFICE OF THE COMMONWEALTH'S ATTORNEY; Richmond (VA); Presencial; USD 36.000 - 51.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

The City of Richmond’s Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney seeks a part-time investigator for its Victim Safety and Cooperation Initiative, funded by a grant through June 30, 2027. The investigator will work with a Victim Advocate to locate and interview victims and witnesses in violent-crime prosecutions, especially firearm cases, ensuring confidentiality and safety.

Responsibilities include field visits, protective orders paperwork, subpoenas, and coordination with Richmond Police and

Formación

• Associates 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.
• Former Virginia law-enforcement officer (Va. Code 9.1-101) within 10 years prior and in good standing.
• Minimum of three years of criminal investigative experience.
• Must obtain VCIN/NCIC certification and pass fingerprint background check.
• General knowledge of Virginia criminal law and procedure.
• Trauma-informed approach when working with victims and witnesses.
• Occasional evening and weekend fieldwork availability.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsabilidades

• Provide investigative assistance to prosecutors in violent crime cases, including locating/interviewing victims and witnesses.
• Locate and re-establish contact with victims/witnesses difficult to reach after a violent incident.
• Conduct joint field visits with Victim Advocate and assess safety risk.
• Provide safe transportation for victims/witnesses to court and meetings.
• Assist with protective measures and related paperwork.
• Review communications for threats or evidentiary value.
• Serve subpoenas and assist with legal processes.
• Act as liaison between prosecutor, police, and partner organizations; attend coordination meetings.
• Perform other grant-funded duties as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional, respectful interaction with the public.
• Keep accurate daily time and activity records for grant reporting.

Conocimientos

Trauma-informed approach

Criminal investigative experience

Driving knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Educación

Associates degree or higher preferred

Herramientas

VCIN/NCIC certification

Descripción del empleo

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.

Salary/Compensation: $31.25 per hour

The City of Richmond is an Equal Opportunity Employer.