Chief, Victim & Witness Services Division

California State Association of Counties®; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 154,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Santa Barbara District Attorney’s Office is seeking a Division Chief for the Victim Witness Program in Santa Barbara. This at-will, exempt position oversees the division’s victim services, crisis intervention, and witness coordination, with a focus on strategic planning and interagency collaboration.

The ideal candidate will lead a diverse team, manage budgets and grants, and advocate for victims within the criminal justice process, while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field as required.
• Four (4) years of experience in criminal justice, social service advocacy/casework, probation, or victim services, preferably with experience in legal processes.

Responsibilities

• Establishes division goals, service priorities, and performance expectations for victim advocacy, crisis intervention, referrals, and witness coordination.
• Directs a diverse staff through the Program Manager and supervisors; sets management expectations and oversees performance evaluation.
• Collaborates with prosecutors, investigators, and other managers to develop consistent victim/witness service practices and cross-functional coordination.
• Represents the division in relationships with local law enforcement, federal agencies, courts, and community-based organizations to improve service delivery.
• Leads planning for victim assistance after mass casualty incidents and coordinates resources within delegated authority.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work, behavioral sciences, criminal justice, public or business administration, or a closely related field

Job description

County of Santa Barbara District Attorney’s Office is seeking a Division Chief for the Victim Witness Program in Santa Barbara. This at-will, exempt position oversees the division’s victim services, crisis intervention, and witness coordination, with a focus on strategic planning and interagency collaboration.

The ideal candidate will lead a diverse team, manage budgets and grants, and advocate for victims within the criminal justice process, while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with