Legal Investigator

Job Duties :

The Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney is responsible for prosecuting those charged with violating the criminal laws of Virginia in Virginia Beach. We are seeking a part-time Legal Investigator to effectively assist trial prosecutors in securing needed witnesses, documents, and other evidence necessary to the trial of a criminal case including witness interviews, witness location, interviewing defense witnesses, securing search warrants and other legal process, securing records and their authentication, as well as providing testimony in court when required.

The minimum requirements for this position are High school diploma or GED plus ten (10) years experience in fields providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, such as criminal justice, law enforcement or related field.

In this position, the legal investigator will exercise discretion and effectively act as primary investigator on cases assigned by the Commonwealth's Attorney or Chief Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney not initiated by the Virginia Beach Police Department. such as alleged violations of the Virginia Comprehensive Conflict of Interest Act, allegations of corruption by a public employee or official or the use of deadly force by or against a police officer. Perform other job duties as required.

Preferences for this position include :

• Knowledge of Virginia Criminal Code
• Experience securing documents / evidence for trial
• Experience interviewing witnesses
• Experience locating missing witnesses
• Experience testifying in court
• Experience as a lead investigator on complex criminal investigations
• Experience in investigative report writing
• Familiarity with Virginia Court Systems

This position is an at-will position serving at the pleasure of the Commonwealth’s Attorney.The Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.For additional information and to apply for this position please visit virginiabeach.gov.

Official City Job Description :

Working Conditions :

There is no working conditions statement for this position.

Minimum Requirements :

MINIMUMS : High school diploma or GED plus ten (10) years experience in fields providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, such as criminal justice, law enforcement or related field.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and / or City-wide emergencies. This position may require that incumbents wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, steel toed shoes, safety glasses, gloves, or other designated safety attire and equipment in designated areas of risk. Specific requirements will be determined and communicated by the employees supervisor based on position assigned.

Additional Requirements :

DMV Transcript : Not Required

CDL : Not Required

DOT History : Not Required

CPS Check : Not Required

Physical : Not Required

Respirator : Not Required

Polygraph Review : Not Required

Psychological Screening : Not Required

Attachments Required : Cover Letter and Resume

Preferences :

Knowledge of Virginia Criminal Code; Experience securing documents / other evidence for trial; Experience interviewing witness; Experience in locating missing witnesses; Experience testifying in court; Experience as lead investigator on complex criminal investigation; Experience in investigative report writing; Familiarity with Virginia court system.