Law Enforcement Victim Witness Coordinator

Law Enforcement Victim Witness Coordinator

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Salary

$25.00 - $27.00 Hourly

Location

Boise, ID

Job Type

Full-Time with Benefits

Job Number

02422

Department

Sheriff

Division

PSB- Victim Services

Opening Date

01/14/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

Description

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General Summary

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A Law Enforcement Victim Witness Coordinator implements the Sheriff's Victim-Witness Assistance Program, offering vital support through crisis intervention counseling, court support, social services referrals, community education, and training. This role is dedicated to guiding and empowering victims and witnesses, ensuring they receive the care and assistance they need while contributing to a compassionate and effective support system. The position is located in the Ada County Sheriff's Office, Police Services Bureau.

SHIFT INFORMATION

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


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

Support - Coordinates and provides essential support, guidance, and short-term crisis intervention to survivors, victims, and witnesses of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other crimes against vulnerable populations; may also provide transportation to appropriate housing or services;

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

Agency Liaison - Maintains liaison with programs operated by other agencies to provide technical assistance and service coordination;

Educational Outreach - Delivers educational presentations to law enforcement, schools, other criminal justice agencies, and community organizations;

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

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

Interview Assistance - Assists victims and witnesses during interviews with attorneys and law enforcement officials by providing psychological and emotional support;

Restitution Coordination - Works directly with the Restitution Administrator to ensure coordination between the Restitution and Victim-Witness Programs;

Service Assessment - Conducts interviews with victims and witnesses to determine needed services and ensures effective delivery of existing services;

Additional Duties - Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's 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 Sheriff's 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 settings 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

Paid-leave: