Victim Witness Coordinator

Carson-City,-Nv; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 53,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nevada PERS retirement benefits

CCEA labor contract benefits

Job summary

The Carson City District Attorney's Office is seeking a full-time, non-exempt staff member to assist victims and witnesses, monitor case status, and manage restitution processes within the Nevada criminal justice system.

Under supervision, the role includes data entry, processing payments, and coordinating travel and lodging arrangements, with responsibilities expanding to office support as needed.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to two years of college level course work in criminal justice, sociology, psychology or a related field.
• Two years of full-time experience in a legal or court support function.
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide information to victims and witnesses in criminal cases.
• Monitor cases through the judicial system and verify/process claims for payments.
• Make travel, lodging and property return arrangements for involved parties.
• Perform data entry and general office support for the program.

Skills

Criminal justice knowledge

Business arithmetic

Office procedures

Record keeping

Interpersonal communication

Business English

Computer literacy

Education

Two years college in criminal justice or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This is a full-time, FLSA non-exempt position with the District Attorney's Office located in Carson City, Nevada. Under general supervision, provides criminal justice system, case status, restitution process and related information to victims and witnesses in a variety of criminal situations; monitors cases through the judicial system; verifies and processes claims for payments and makes travel, lodging and property return arrangements; performs a variety of data entry and office support functions to the program.

Employees may choose between the following:

Employer-Paid PERS: $25.3617 - $35.5064 hourly / $52,752.44 - $73,853.26 annually

Employee/Employer-Paid PERS: $30.5960 - $42.8345 hourly / $63,639.68 - $89,095.76 annually

To learn more about the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (Nevada PERS) click on this link: New Member Information

In addition to an outstanding retirement plan, this position is afforded the excellent benefits set forth in the Carson City Employees Association labor contract: CCEA Labor Contract

Please Note: Human Resources determines whether or not you meet the minimum qualifications for the job based on your experience as you describe it on your application. Do not substitute a resume for your application, or write "See Attached Resume" on your application. We do not review resumes, unless specifically stated on the job announcement. Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education and Work Experience" section of the application. Applicants not meeting these requirements will not be considered for employment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Equivalent to two (2) years of college level course work in criminal justice, sociology, psychology or a field related to the work; AND two (2) years of full-time experience in a legal or court support function; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS

• A valid driver's license.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of:

• Practices and terminology related to the criminal justice system.
• Business arithmetic.
• Standard office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment.
• Record keeping principles and practices.
• Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone, often where relations may be confrontational or strained.
• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Computer applications related to the work.

Skill in:

• Interpreting, applying and explaining applicable codes and regulations.
• Making accurate arithmetic calculations.
• Maintaining accurate records and files; preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
• Dealing successfully with the public, in person and over the telephone, often where relations may be confrontational or strained.
• Assisting victims or witnesses of crimes with progression through the criminal justice system in a timely and reasonable manner.
• Evaluating workflow and effectively prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Under General Supervision. Incumbents at this level are given assignments and objectives that are governed by specifically outlined work methods and a sequence of steps, which are explained in general terms. The responsibility for achieving the work objectives, however, rests with a superior. Immediate supervision is not consistent, but checks are integrated into work processes and/or reviews are frequent enough to ensure compliance with instructions. This type of direction is normally reserved for journey level positions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment and stamina to sit for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone; exposure to traffic conditions and external environment when traveling from one office to another.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

1. All new employees will serve a probationary period of twelve (12) months. Such employees are not subject to the collective bargaining agreement and may be laid off or discharged during this period for any reason.
2. Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
3. Any City employee may be required to stay at or return to work during emergencies to perform duties specific to this classification or to perform other duties as requested in an assigned response position. This may require working a non-traditional work schedule or working outside normal assigned duties during the incident and/or emergency.
4. Employees may be required to complete Incident Command System training as a condition of continuing employment.
5. New employees are required to submit to a fingerprint based background investigation and a drug screen at a cost to the employee. Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug screen.
6. Carson City participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment with Carson City must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 775.887.2103 or go to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at www.uscis.gov.
7. Carson City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.