What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Safety Investigator (Part-Time) position at City of Richmond, VA?
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Description
The 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 to
- 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 Commonwealth’s 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
Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses
QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate’s 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 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 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
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The 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.
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Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Retirement Plan