Community Safety Investigator

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Community Safety Investigator (Part-Time, Grant-Funded), Office of the Commonwealths Attorney for the City of Richmond

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

The 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 ATTORNEY:

• 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

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates degree or higher preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must have a valid Virginia drivers 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

HOURS AND SALARY: up 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.

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 Commonwealths Attorney Kelli Burnett at (804) 646-3500.

The City of Richmond is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary/Compensation: $31.25 per hour

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