Victim & Witness Investigator for Violent Crime

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

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Criminal investigations

Trauma-informed approach

Evening/weekend availability

Independent & collaborative

Virginia criminal law

Education

Associate degree or higher

Tools

VCIN/NCIC cert

Job description

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