Cold Case Investigator Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $62,982.40 - $111,051.20 Annually
Location : Police Department, 200 West Grace Street, Richmond, VA
Job Type: Part-Time Permanent
Job Number: 41RetireePT2026
Department: Police
Division: Sworn
Opening Date: 01/01/2026
Closing Date: 12/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
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This is an EXCITING time to Join the City of Richmond! We are committed to nurturing talent, fostering growth opportunities, and building strong connections within our workforce. As we continue to make strides to becoming the employer of choice, we are thrilled about the below employee benefit enhancements:

• Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• Language Incentive
• Referral Bonus
• Tuition Assistance Program

Description
The City of Richmond Police Department is accepting applications for Police Officer - Retiree Part time.
REQUIREMENTS

1. Must have retired from RPD
2. Retirement must have been in the last 5 years or still hold a current DCJS certification
3. If still employed with RPD, must complete the DROP program before eligible (If the DROP was not completed, you must be separated from the city for a period of no less than 12 months)
4. Must be separated from the department for at least one pay cycle and can apply after 30 days

WEEKLY HOURS PERMITTED-- 29-32. We are required to pay overtime if it is worked; however it should be avoided. Must work over 29 hours a week or can be removed from the program. Rehired part-time employees can lose pension benefits if they work a full time schedule.
BENEFITS

1. Monthly retirement/pensions benefits will continue.
2. Note -that there is no recalculation.
3. You will not earn additional retirement benefits for/during your re-employment period. Upon rehire, you are eligible for the same employee benefits that any other part-time permanent position would receive.
4. Permanent part-time employees who work 25 or more hours per week are eligible to participate in medical and dental benefits, and the Deferred Compensation 457 Plan.
5. Upon rehire, you are eligible to earn vacation and sick time on a pro-rata basis based on your hours. Your accrued time off will begin with 0 (zero) hours accrued and your crediting rate to earn time off will be the same as a new employee.

Duties include but are not limited to
APPROVED ASSIGNMENTS (The below assignments are based on if they are still available when you apply) (Work schedule can vary depending on the assignment) (Dayshift only and weekdays only are not guaranteed)
PATROL SERVICES
Assignment
Regular Patrol
ECO/TDO/Prisoner Watch
Precinct Walking Assignments
Assignments can be offered on a case by case basis
Successful completion of an interview, thorough background investigation, to include a polygraph exam, physical and drug/alcohol screening, is required. Please note that the Police Department background process may take up to 60-90 days. An applicant disqualified from the Police background process may reapply a year after disqualification.
Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

1. Rehired employees will complete Reentry or a modified Basic Training Class with the Training Academy prior to assignment.
2. 40 HOURS OF In-Service, 4 weeks of Field Training, and any relevant or missing re-entry training. Subsequent to successful completion, the officer will be required to maintain all applicable RPD and DCJS mandated training and certifications.

Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements
PHYSICAL AND DEXTERITY REQUIREMENTS:
Physical and dexterity refers to the requirement for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Requires medium to heavy work that involves walking, standing, stooping, lifting, digging, pushing and raising objects and involves exerting between 20 to 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on a occasional basis.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS:
Environmental hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
The job may risk exposure to bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, extreme noise levels, animals/wildlife, fumes and/or noxious odors, traffic, moving machinery, heights, disease/pathogens, explosives, and violence.
SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Sensory ability refers to hearing, sight, touch, taste, and smell required by the job.
The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of smell, depth perception, and texture perception.
ADA COMPLIANCE
The City of Richmond, Virginia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations
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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With over 4,000 employees, the City of Richmond is an "Employer of Choice" among cities throughout the nation. The City strives to hire and retain employees who bring dedication and talent to the workforce. Offering a competitive, cost effective, and quality benefits package is one element of an "Employer of Choice". The City has also recently added twenty (20) year retirement plan with attractive deferred compensation program.
The City offers a full range of benefit programs from initial hire through retirement. Please visit our Web site for details.