Victim Assistant Advocate - Part-Time

Douglas County, CO; Castle Rock, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 88,000; Part time

Job summary

Douglas County Sheriff's Office in Castle Rock, CO seeks a Victim Assistant Advocate (0.5 FTE) to support victims with information, counseling and resources. The role offers a 0.5 FTE schedule, with up to 29 hours per week and on-call hours as needed.

The incumbent will contact victims, assess needs, make referrals, and assist with case updates while adhering to victims' rights and applicable policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; HS diploma with relevant experience may be considered.
• Valid Colorado Driver's License.
• Ability to pass an investigative background check.
• Availability to participate in flexible, rotating on-call schedules.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English; strong interpersonal, de-escalation, and crisis communication.

Responsibilities

• Help victims regain their well-being through intervention and advocacy.
• Assess victim needs and make referrals with necessary follow-up.
• Keep victims informed about the status of their case.
• Assist victims with the return of their property.
• Inform victims about defendant release pending prosecution.
• Ensure compliance with victims' rights under Colorado law.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Crisis communication

English proficiency

On-call flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred in Criminal Justice, Human Services, Psychology, or Social Work

High School diploma with equivalent experience may be considered

Job description

Victim Assistant Advocate - Part-Time

Employment Type:6 - Part-time Regular/no benefits
Pay Range:$58,867.00 - 88,301.00
Location:Castle Rock, CO
Elected Office / Department:SHERIFF
Job Number:req3323
Closing Date:9/22/2026

General Duties:

Performs a variety of duties related to the office's Victim Assistance Program. Will contact victims of crime to offer support, information, counseling and resources.

This role is classified as a 0.5 FTE part-time position. Salary is prorated based on part-time status. Must be available to work up to 29 hours/week and on call hours.

Supervision Exercised: Has supervisory responsibility as needed over volunteers including on call supervisor duties.

Supervision Received: Reports directly to the Supervisor, Victims Assistance Program.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Help victims regain their physical and emotional well-being by means of intervention and advocacy.
• Assess the needs of victims and makes the appropriate referrals and necessary follow-up.
• Keep victims informed about the status of their case.
• Assist victims with the return of their property.
• Inform victims of the release of the defendant from custody pending prosecution.
• Make program recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with the rights afforded to victims under the Colorado constitutional amendment on victims' rights.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, HumanServices, Psychology, or social Work preferred. High School diploma paired withequivalent years of direct, hands-on experience in victim services, crisisintervention, or community support work may be considered.
• Foundational understanding of state-mandatedconstitutional rights for crime victims.
• Completion of an initial Victim Assistance trainingcourse as described by COVA certification standards.
• Possess a valid Colorado Driver's License.
• Ability to pass an investigative backgroundinvestigation.
• Availability to participate in flexible, rotatingon-call schedules (including nights, weekends, and holidays) for rapidemergency response.
• Professional proficiency in written and spokenEnglish, paired with strong interpersonal, de-escalation, and crisiscommunication capabilities.
  

EssentialJob Functions:

Computer Skills: Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams), records management systems, and the ability to effectively use computer-based systems and software applications required pf law enforcement administrative functions.

Office Policies and Procedures:Demonstrates workingknowledge of compliance with all office policies, procedures and directives.

Emotional Abilities: Controls personal emotional responses and actsappropriately under high levels of emotional stress. Demonstratessensitivity to feelings of others; listens with empathy towards others; anddisplays compassion to those in distress. Controls personal aggressiveresponses and acts in a manner calculated to calm volatile persons.

Legal Knowledge:Full knowledge of Colorado constitutionalamendment giving victim's rights. Ability to testify in court. Ableto explain the intricacies of the investigative and court processes tovictims. Understand the victim compensation programs.

Mental Abilities:Ability to reason and apply logic in a multi-tasking environment. Comprehends and processes new informationquickly and accurately. Retains relevant information.

Public Interaction:Ability to interact with diverse groupsand cultures in a complex society.

Social Skills:Establishes and maintains effective relationshipswith peers, supervisors and the public. Have an open, non-judgmentalattitude towards victims regardless of the circumstances.

Vehicle Operation:Operates vehicles during routine undervarying road weather and lighting conditions.

Verbal Skills:Speaks English clearly and converses effectivelywith persons of divergent ethnic, cultural and educational backgrounds.

Written Communication and Data Entry: Prepares reports, memos,forms, etc. This includes the documentation of own observations andactions, statements of victims, witnesses, and suspects. Writes legiblyusing acceptable grammar, punctuation and spelling. Assures accuracy ofinformation.

Testimony:Must be able to provide credible testimony in a court oflaw or any other legal proceeding or investigation.

Note: The successful applicant must be able to perform ALL the above jobfunctions, unassisted, and at a pace and level of performance consistent withactual job requirements.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

In the event of an emergency/disaster in or near the County, all Countyemployees are expected to make every effort to be available to assist the County Manager, Elected/Appointed Officials and Department Directors to ensurethe continued operation of any and all necessary County functions. This may mean being available to perform additional duties and hours beyond what is normally required. In the event that an exempt employee does work more than 40 hours a week in support of County operations during an emergency, such employee may receive overtime or other appropriate wage compensation in accordance with existing County policies or at the discretion of the County.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

In the event of an emergency/disaster in or near the County, all County employees are expected to make every effort to be available to assist the County Manager, Elected/Appointed Officials and Department Directors to ensure the continued operation of any and all necessary County functions. This may mean being available to perform additional duties and hours beyond what is normally required. In the event that an exempt employee does work more than 40 hours a week in support of County operations during an emergency, such employee may receive overtime or other appropriate wage compensation in accordance with existing County policies or at the discretion of the County.