Victim Witness Coordinator

Cass County Government; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 68,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Cass County Government in North Dakota is seeking a Victim/Witness Coordinator to assist crime victims and witnesses as cases move through the criminal justice process. You will meet with individuals, explain procedures in plain language, and liaise with prosecutors.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or a related field, is proficient with MS Office and Adobe, and can learn new programs quickly. Background checks apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in criminal justice, sociology, psychology, human services, or a related field – or equivalent combination of education and related work experience.
• Good understanding of the criminal justice process.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products and Adobe and have an ability to quickly learn/adapt to other computer programs.
• Satisfactory performance in prior employment.
• Applicant will be subject to a post-offer civil and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Meet victims/witnesses autonomously in criminal cases and act as a liaison between prosecutors and victims/witnesses as cases progress.
• Provide information in non-technical terms about the criminal justice process and offer emotional support.
• Keep staff advised on contacts with victims/witnesses and notation of case files in a timely manner.
• Perform duties reflecting policies and practices of the State’s Attorney’s Office and the law enforcement community.
• Collect and enter data and maintain documentation for general case purposes and for grants support.
• Other duties as assigned by the State’s Attorney.
• Maintain timely attendance and productive interaction with co-workers.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Learn new computer programs

Criminal justice process understanding

Background check familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Odyssey

JustWare

SAVIN

Job description

ANNUAL SALARY:$68,347 - $74,351 *Additional salary growth available through regular increases within the classification up to $98,356 and COLA adjustments

STARTING DATE: 4 January 2027

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE NEEDED:

• Bachelor’s Degree in criminal justice, sociology, psychology, human services, or a related field – or equivalent combination of education and related work experience.
• Good understanding of the criminal justice process.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products and Adobe and have an ability to quickly learn/adapt to other computer programs.
• Satisfactory performance in prior employment.
• Applicant will be subject to a post-offer civil and criminal background check.

DESIRED AND/OR PREFERRED:

• Previous work experience as a victim/witness coordinator or advocate.
• Experience with applying for and managing grants.
• Familiarity with court and law enforcement computer programs such as Odyssey, JustWare, SAVIN, among others.
• Previous work experience in de-escalating traumatized or angry individuals.

JOB DUTIES:

• Meeting autonomously with victims/witnesses in criminal cases and acting as a liaison between prosecutors and victim/witnesses, as cases progress through the criminal justice system.
• Providing information in non-technical terms to crime victims and witnesses regarding the criminal justice process and providing related emotional support.
• Keeping staff advised on contacts with victims and witnesses, and notating case files in a timely manner.
• Performing a variety of duties requiring knowledge of the policies and practices of the State’s Attorney’s Office and the law enforcement community.
• Collecting and entering data and maintaining documentation for general case purposes and in support of grants.
• Other duties as assigned by the State’s Attorney.
• Timely and regular attendance is required as is the ability to interact productively with co-workers and satisfactorily perform the duties and functions of the job.
• This is a summary and is not intended and should not be construed as a complete list of job skills, duties or responsibilities. These job duties are not a contract. The County reserves the right to modify the job description at any time.

Cass County Government is an Equal Opportunity and At Will Employer.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Criminal Justice or related field.

Experience

Preferred

Bachelor’s Degree in criminal justice, sociology, psychology, human services, or a related field – or equivalent combination of education and related work experience.

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