Part-Time Grant-Funded 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

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.