Community Safety Investigator (Part-Time)

Summary

Community Safety InvestigatorThe Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney seeks a part-time investigator for its Victim Safety and Cooperation Initiative, funded through the City of Richmond's 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.Hours and salary: Up to 29 hours per week. $31.25 per hour (within the range of the City of Richmond's Compensation Plan). Benefits per City of Richmond policy for part-time employees.To apply: Email a cover letter and resume to Gwendolyn D. Alston, Director of Finance & Human Resources, at gwendolyn.alston@rva.gov with "Community Safety Investigator" in the subject line. In your cover letter, please summarize your law-enforcement service, including agencies and dates of service. Review of applications begins Friday, November 13, 2026; the position is open until filled. For questions or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney Kelli Burnett at (804) 646-3500.Duties Include But Are Not Limited ToProvide 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 Commonwealth's 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 reportingQualifications, Special Certifications and LicensesAssociate's degree or higher preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experienceMust have a valid Virginia driver's license and an acceptable driving recordMust 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 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 collaborativelyEqual Employment Opportunity StatementThe City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Veronica Kenner, by email at HR-ADA@rva.gov.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.The City of Richmond Values Veterans. We are an official V3 Certified Company.The City of Richmond is a proud partner with the US Army Partnership for Your Success PaYS Program.

Job Description

Community Safety InvestigatorThe Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney seeks a part-time investigator for its Victim Safety and Cooperation Initiative, funded through the City of Richmond's 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.Hours and salary: Up to 29 hours per week. $31.25 per hour (within the range of the City of Richmond's Compensation Plan). Benefits per City of Richmond policy for part-time employees.To apply: Email a cover letter and resume to Gwendolyn D. Alston, Director of Finance & Human Resources, at gwendolyn.alston@rva.gov with "Community Safety Investigator" in the subject line. In your cover letter, please summarize your law-enforcement service, including agencies and dates of service. Review of applications begins Friday, November 13, 2026; the position is open until filled. For questions or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney Kelli Burnett at (804) 646-3500.Duties Include But Are Not Limited ToProvide 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 Commonwealth's 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 reportingQualifications, Special Certifications and LicensesAssociate's degree or higher preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experienceMust have a valid Virginia driver's license and an acceptable driving recordMust 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 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 collaborativelyEqual Employment Opportunity StatementThe City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Veronica Kenner, by email at HR-ADA@rva.gov.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.The City of Richmond Values Veterans. We are an official V3 Certified Company.The City of Richmond is a proud partner with the US Army Partnership for Your Success PaYS Program.