Victim & Witness Liaison Specialist

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

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.