0000003496.VICTIM/WITNESS COORDINATOR.DISTRICT ATTORNEY 'S OFFICE

Dallas County Votes; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The District Attorney's Office seeks a Victim/Witness Coordinator to assist crime victims by explaining rights, guiding through proceedings, and coordinating services with law enforcement and victim compensation agencies.

Responsibilities include notifying victims of rights, helping with travel, providing court setting information, operating the VINE system, and assisting with compensation claims. Works with multiple agencies; standard office environment.

Qualifications

• Education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice or related field; 1 year experience.
• This is an at-will position with no civil service rights; management can alter duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist victims by providing information on available services and notifying rights.
• Assist victims and witnesses with travel arrangements, filings with State agencies and referrals to victim service agencies.
• Provide victims and/or witnesses with court setting information and notify when cases are appealed.
• Interact with law enforcement, the Texas Prison Board of Pardons and Paroles, the Judiciary and state agencies.
• Operate the VINE system to receive notices and forward notifications to appropriate agencies.
• Assist victims in filing victim compensation claims and statements; report ineligible claims.
• Provide judges with copies of victim impact statements and ensure they are forwarded.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field

Job description

0000003496.VICTIM/WITNESS COORDINATOR.DISTRICT ATTORNEY 'S OFFICE

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Job Description

Assists crime victims by providing information on their rights, available services, legal proceedings, compensation claims; interacts with law enforcement agencies, crime victim compensation agencies, and other victim service providers; and receives and responds to notifications from the Victim Information and Notification Everyday system (VINE).

Responsibilities

1. Assists victims of crime by providing information on available services and notifying victims of their rights as required by law.
2. Assists victims and witnesses with travel arrangements, filings with State agencies and referrals to appropriate victim service agencies.
3. Provides victims and/or witnesses with court setting information and notifies victims when cases are appealed.
4. Interacts with law enforcement agencies, the Texas Prison Board of Pardons and Paroles, the Judiciary and State crime victim compensation agencies.
5. Operates the VINE system, by receiving incoming notices and requests, researching information when necessary, and forwarding notifications/reports to the appropriate agencies.
6. Assists victims in filing victim compensation claims and victim impact statements; reports ineligible compensation claims to the State.
7. Provides judges with copies of victim impact statements and ensures statements are forwarded to the Texas Prison Board of Pardons and Paroles.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Experience and Training: Education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice or in a job related field of study. One (1) year experience.

Special Requirements/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: This is an “at will” position with no civil service or other appellate rights. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Physical/Environmental Requirements: Standard office environment.

Job Info

• Job Identification 25002771
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day