Law Enforcement Victim Witness Coordinator

Law Enforcement Victim Witness Coordinator

Print (

Apply

?

Law Enforcement Victim Witness Coordinator

Salary

$25.00 - $27.00 Hourly

Location

Boise, ID

Job Type

Full-Time with Benefits

Job Number

02363

Department

Sheriff

Division

ASB- Victim Services

Opening Date

10/16/2024

Closing Date

11/6/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

General Summary

Do you meet our minimum hiring standards?

( before applying.

A Law Enforcement Victim Witness Coordinator implements the Sheriffs Victim-Witness Assistance Program by providing direct crisis intervention, court support, social services referrals, community education, and training; performs related duties as required. The position is located in the Ada County Sheriff's Office, Administrative Services Bureau.

SHIFT INFORMATION

Monday thru Friday; 8 hour, day shifts. Required to be on call 24/7 typically one week out of every 7 weeks.

BENEFITS

Low cost medical, dental, and vision insurances

Idaho PERSI retirement plan

Deferred Compensation plan 457(b) with a County match of up to 3%

Flexible Spending Accounts Health and Dependent Care

Post-Employment Health Plan 50% of unused sick leave above 240 hours

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

No cost basic life, accidental death, and short-term disability insurances

Eleven (11) paid holidays annually

Paid vacation leave, sick leave, and parental leave

No cost gym access at three (3) County owned gym facilities

Wellness Program

Optional 401(k) and/or Roth IRA

Visit adacounty.id.gov/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefits to view details regarding our full benefits package.

Essential Functions

+ Coordinates and provides assistance relating to support, guidance, and short-term crisis intervention to survivors, victims and witnesses of domestic violence, sexual assault and other vulnerable victim crimes; may provide transportation of victims to appropriate housing or services;

+ Coordinates program operations with other segments of the law enforcement/criminal justice system to ensure effectiveness of operations;

+ Maintains liaisons with programs operated by other agencies to provide technical assistance and service coordination;

+ Provides educational presentations to law enforcement, schools, and other criminal justice agencies and community organizations;

+ Responds to hospitals, homes or crime scenes to assist detectives and deputies with victims and witnesses during the evening hours and on weekends in accordance with on-call policy;

+ Maintains statistical data relevant to the Victim-Witness Assistance Program;

+ Administers the policy of the Prosecuting Attorney to keep the Victim-Witness Assistance Program functioning smoothly and effectively;

+ Assists victims and witnesses in interviews by attorneys and law enforcement officials by providing psychological and emotional support;

+ Works directly with the Restitution unit to ensure that the Restitution and Victim-Witness Programs are coordinated;

+ Conducts interviews with victims and witnesses to establish that services are needed and which existing services are effectively delivered; and

+ Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

+ Bachelors degree in criminal justice, social work or a related field;

+ At least three years of experience in victim advocacy field and/or law enforcement preferred;

+ Knowledge of the objectives of victim-witness programs;

+ Knowledge of the processes involved in the Criminal Justice System;

+ Knowledge of principles and practices of applied sociology and psychology;

+ Knowledge of data collection practices;

+ Knowledge of public relations contact techniques;

+ Skill in crisis counseling and/or direct service delivery;

+ Ability to understand and work within the goals and objectives of the Sheriffs Office as they relate to this program and integrate them into viable work plans;

+ Ability to work within the court system, social work values and ethical standards;

+ Ability to obtain the cooperation of others;

+ Ability to relate well with juveniles;

+ Ability to maintain confidentiality;

+ Ability to provide short-term crisis intervention to victims;

+ Ability to maintain effective working relationships;

+ Ability to understand and follow verbal and written direction;

+ Ability to communicate effectively with individuals of various social-economic levels; and

+ Ability to provide direct support to victims as needed.

Other Requirements

+ Incumbents must appear before an oral board and successfully complete a polygraph and background check;

+ This position has been designated safety sensitive and therefore the incumbent is subject to random drug testing.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

+ Work is performed in an office environment and in a field setting;

+ The incumbent is required to assist clients in a variety of setting such as private homes and public places such as offices, hospitals, court, jails, etc.;

+ The incumbent is required to attend meetings, interview persons and otherwise conduct the normal business outside regular business hours.

DISCLAIMER:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. Ada County provides Veteran's Preference for all County jobs except for those deemed "key positions" in accordance with Title 65, Chapter 5 of Idaho Code.

Ada County recognizes that employees are our most valuable asset. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to benefit-eligible employees designed to support the health, wellness and long-term financial stability of our employees and their families.

Healthcare:

+ Low-cost medical, dental, vision premiums and deductibles

+ Post-employment health savings account

Retirement and Investments Plans:

+ PERSI retirement benefits

+ 457(b) post or pre-tax investments options with up to 3% employer match

+ 401(k)

Wellbeing Program:

+ Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal concerns.

+ Free ACHD Commuter ride vanpool program

+ Free bus pass