Part-Time Victim Safety Investigator (Grant-Funded)

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

Job summary

Office of the Commonwealths Attorney for the City of Richmond seeks a part-time investigator for its Victim Safety and Cooperation Initiative, grant-funded through FY27. You will locate and interview victims and witnesses, coordinate with a Victim Advocate, and assist with safety measures and court-related tasks.

The role requires prior criminal investigative experience, VCIN/NCIC certification or ability to obtain, and the ability to work evenings and weekends while maintaining confidentiality

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Associates degree or higher or equivalent experience

Valid Virginia driver's license

Former Virginia law-enforcement officer within 10 years

Criminal investigative experience (3+ years)

VCIN/NCIC certification

General knowledge of Virginia criminal law and procedure

Trauma-informed approach when working with victims

Availability for some evening and weekend fieldwork

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Job description

Office of the Commonwealths Attorney for the City of Richmond seeks a part-time investigator for its Victim Safety and Cooperation Initiative, grant-funded through FY27. You will locate and interview victims and witnesses, coordinate with a Victim Advocate, and assist with safety measures and court-related tasks.

The role requires prior criminal investigative experience, VCIN/NCIC certification or ability to obtain, and the ability to work evenings and weekends while maintaining confidentiality