Community Safety Investigator

Summary

Community Safety Investigator (Part-Time, Grant-Funded) Office of the Commonwealths Attorney for the City of RichmondGeneral Statement Of ResponsibilitiesThe 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 ATTORNEYProvide investigative assistance to prosecutors in violent crime cases, including locating and interviewing victims and potential witnesses and locating and securing documentary evidenceLocate and safely re-establish contact with victims and witnesses who have become difficult to reach after a violent incidentConduct joint field visits with the Victim Advocate, and assess and document retaliation and safety riskProvide safe transportation for victims and witnesses to court and case-related meetingsAssist with protective measures, including protective orders, Extreme Risk Protection Orders, relocation resources, and U-Visa certification paperworkReview communications for threats against victims and witnesses or for other evidentiary valueServe subpoenas and assist with other legal processServe 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 meetingsPerform other duties within the scope of the grant-funded program as assigned by the Office of the Commonwealths AttorneyConduct investigations while maintaining confidentiality, communicating effectively both in writing and orally, and interacting with the public in a respectful and professional mannerKeep accurate daily time and activity records required for grant reportingQualificationsAssociates degree or higher preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experienceMust have a valid Virginia drivers license and an acceptable driving recordMust 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 standingMust have at least three years of criminal investigative experienceMust have or be able to obtain VCIN/NCIC certification and pass a fingerprint-based criminal background checkMust have general knowledge of Virginia criminal law and criminal procedureMust be able to work with victims and witnesses using a trauma-informed approachMust be available for some evening and weekend fieldworkMust be able to function both independently and collaborativelyHOURS AND SALARYUp to 29 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.The City of Richmond is an Equal Opportunity Employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Community Safety Investigator (Part-Time, Grant-Funded) Office of the Commonwealths Attorney for the City of RichmondGeneral Statement Of ResponsibilitiesThe 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 ATTORNEYProvide investigative assistance to prosecutors in violent crime cases, including locating and interviewing victims and potential witnesses and locating and securing documentary evidenceLocate and safely re-establish contact with victims and witnesses who have become difficult to reach after a violent incidentConduct joint field visits with the Victim Advocate, and assess and document retaliation and safety riskProvide safe transportation for victims and witnesses to court and case-related meetingsAssist with protective measures, including protective orders, Extreme Risk Protection Orders, relocation resources, and U-Visa certification paperworkReview communications for threats against victims and witnesses or for other evidentiary valueServe subpoenas and assist with other legal processServe 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 meetingsPerform other duties within the scope of the grant-funded program as assigned by the Office of the Commonwealths AttorneyConduct investigations while maintaining confidentiality, communicating effectively both in writing and orally, and interacting with the public in a respectful and professional mannerKeep accurate daily time and activity records required for grant reportingQualificationsAssociates degree or higher preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experienceMust have a valid Virginia drivers license and an acceptable driving recordMust 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 standingMust have at least three years of criminal investigative experienceMust have or be able to obtain VCIN/NCIC certification and pass a fingerprint-based criminal background checkMust have general knowledge of Virginia criminal law and criminal procedureMust be able to work with victims and witnesses using a trauma-informed approachMust be available for some evening and weekend fieldworkMust be able to function both independently and collaborativelyHOURS AND SALARYUp to 29 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.The City of Richmond is an Equal Opportunity Employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr