POLICE VICTIM ADVOCATE - Part-Time Temporary

City of Surprise; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Surprise is seeking a part-time temporary Victim Assistance program staff member to provide crisis intervention and victim advocacy. Incumbents coordinate with law enforcement, prosecutors, court, and partner agencies to support crime victims and those in crisis.

Qualifications include an Associate's Degree in criminal justice or related field and two years of relevant experience; a valid Arizona driver license is required at hire.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in criminal justice, social services, or related field and two years social services, victim assistance, law enforcement, crisis intervention or related employment experience.
• Must have or be able to maintain a valid Arizona driver license.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention and victim advocacy for victims of crime or personal crises.
• Coordinate with law enforcement, city prosecutor's office, city court, outside agencies and victims.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Victim advocacy

Coordination with law enforcement

Education

Associate's Degree in criminal justice, social services, or related field

Job description

**This Part-Time Temporary position is Grant funded**

Tentative Work Schedule: Tuesday - Friday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

SUMMARY

Incumbents support the daily operations of the Victim Assistance Program. Responsibilities include providing crisis intervention, victim advocacy and support services to victims of crime or personal crises. Incumbent coordinates and works with law enforcement, city prosecutor's office, city court, outside agencies and victims of crime.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associate's Degree in criminal justice, social services, or a related field and two years social services, victim assistance, law enforcement, crisis intervention or related employment experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed in the job description. Additional education cannot be substituted for experience.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must have at the time of hire and be able to maintain a valid Arizona driver license.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include panel interviews.

Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:

• Criminal Background screening
• Fingerprinting
• Polygraph Evaluation
• Psychological Evaluation
• Drug Testing
• Education and Experience Verification
• E-Verify
• 39 Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

The City of Surprise is an EEO/ADA reasonable accommodation employer