Domestic Violence Prosecution Case Enhancement Assistant

City of Lynchburg•Lynchburg, VA

About The Position

The Case Enhancement Assistant will work in coordination with the Lynchburg Domestic and Sexual Violence Prosecution Team to strengthen prosecution efforts that enhance safety, justice, and support for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. The position performs a variety of tasks that support trauma-informed and evidence-based practices designed to improve case outcomes while minimizing victim re-traumatization. This is a grant-funded, part-time position currently funded for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Continued employment beyond June 30, 2027 is contingent upon the availability of grant funding. The position works up to 25 hours per week.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Two (2) to three (3) years of experience in law enforcement, legal assistance, victim advocacy, or a related field.
Successful completion of a criminal background investigation.
Comprehensive knowledge of the criminal justice system, prosecution processes, and issues affecting victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
Knowledge of departmental policies, criminal procedures, and the laws governing the handling of sensitive and confidential information.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with prosecutors, law enforcement agencies, victim advocates, and other community partners.
Ability to perform duties with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Proficiency in the use of computers and related software applications.

Responsibilities

Review reports for Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and Household (Domestic) Violence calls by identifying calls where the offender is in violation of bond conditions or previous sentencing agreements, notifying the assigned prosecutor and pretrial or probation officer of any identified violations, and running the offender's name in OMNI and PISTOL to determine whether previous calls for service may warrant additional action to enhance victim safety.
Notify the assigned prosecutor and advocate(s) of calls for service and any identified concerns.
Notify the investigator, prosecutor, and assigned advocate(s) of concerns.
Collaborate with law enforcement to facilitate the apprehension of offenders who remain at large and pose a danger to the community.
Notify the investigator, appropriate law enforcement agency, LPD Warrant Officer, or LPD Violent Crime Response Team, when warranted, based on the circumstances and charges associated with the incident.
Ensure the Danger Assessment for Law Enforcement (DA-LE) is offered when appropriate.
Review IPV reports to ensure the Danger Assessment for Law Enforcement (DA-LE) was offered.
Identify cases where the DA-LE may be needed for bond and pretrial decisions.
Identify victims and witnesses who may require additional resources.
Notify the prosecutor and the Lynchburg Police Department, when directed, of any additional changes or charging corrections.
Update contact information in OMNI (case management system).
Ensure the Department of Social Services (DSS) was notified when appropriate.
Follow up with the reporting officer when necessary.
Monitor jail calls for confessions and other communications of investigative or prosecutorial interest and notifying the investigator as appropriate.
Collect, review, and organize evidence, including text messages, voicemails, mail, surveillance videos, body-worn camera footage, and other relevant materials.
Update contact information for witnesses, victims, and offenders.
Upload and maintain evidence to Axon.
Update OMNI (case management system).
Create organized case files for discovery and case management.
Identify potential additional charges, including violations of protective orders and obstruction.
Identify potential forfeiture by wrongdoing, confessions, coercion, and public safety concerns that may impact prosecutor or bond proceedings.
Notify the investigator, prosecutor, and advocate, as appropriate, of significant findings.
Document findings in OMNI.
Assist in obtaining copies of protective orders for case file and violation of protective order probable cause hearings.
Assist in reviewing and updating unit policies and procedures.
Perform other related duties as assigned.