Victim & Witness Liaison Specialist

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

Job summary

Cass County Government in North Dakota, Fargo office, seeks a Victim/Witness Coordinator to support crime victims through the justice process. You will meet with victims autonomously, act as liaison between prosecutors and victims, and provide clear information and emotional support as cases progress.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree in criminal justice or related field (or equivalent), good understanding of the criminal justice system, proficiency with MS Office and Adobe,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in criminal justice, sociology, psychology, human services, or related field, or equivalent combination.
• Good understanding of the criminal justice process.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Adobe; able to learn other programs quickly.
• Excellent data entry skills.
• Satisfactory performance in prior employment.
• Subject to post-offer civil and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Meet autonomously with victims/witnesses and act as liaison between prosecutors and victim/witnesses as cases progress through the criminal justice system.
• Provide information in non-technical terms to crime victims and witnesses regarding the criminal justice process and provide related emotional support.
• Keep staff advised on contacts with victims and witnesses, and notate case files in a timely manner.
• Perform a variety of duties requiring knowledge of the 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 in support of grants.
• Other duties as assigned by the State’s Attorney.
• Timely and regular attendance is required; interact productively with co-workers and satisfactorily perform duties.
• These duties are not a contract and may be modified by the County.

Skills

Data entry

Criminal justice process understanding

Education

Bachelor's Degree in criminal justice or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Job description

Cass County Government in North Dakota, Fargo office, seeks a Victim/Witness Coordinator to support crime victims through the justice process. You will meet with victims autonomously, act as liaison between prosecutors and victims, and provide clear information and emotional support as cases progress.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree in criminal justice or related field (or equivalent), good understanding of the criminal justice system, proficiency with MS Office and Adobe,