Victim/Witness Program Specialist

City of Chesapeake Virginia; Chesapeake, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Chesapeake Sheriff's Office is seeking a Victim Witness Program Specialist to support crime victims by explaining rights, offering crisis intervention, and guiding them through court procedures.

Requires a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in law, sociology, or psychology and at least one year of related experience; a valid driver’s license is required. Spanish bilingual skills are a plus. The role is full‑time, based in Chesapeake, VA, with standard 40‑hour weeks.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in law, sociology, psychology, or a closely related field.
• One year of related full-time experience required.
• Valid driver’s license with a driving record in compliance with City Driving Standards.

Responsibilities

• Explain the criminal justice system and victims’ rights.
• Provide crisis intervention and referrals to community resources.
• Explain court procedures and assist with protective orders.
• Ensure clients receive information and support; perform other duties as required.

Skills

Criminal justice knowledge

Empathy

Caseload management

Spanish language skills (nice to have)

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (law/sociology/psychology)

Job description

The City of Chesapeake Department of Human Resources is serving as an advertising agent for this vacancy. Screening and selection will be handled by the Sheriff's Office.

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position Victim/Witness Program Specialist

Job Type

Full Time

Posting Type

Public

Number of Vacancies

1

Department

SHERIFF

Division

SHERIFF VICT WITN

Requisition Number

2026441

Number of hours worked per week

40

Work Schedule

Monday to Friday 8 am to 4 pm

Schedule may vary

Work Site Location

Chesapeake, VA

Position Driving Requirement

R - Routine

Pay Grade

GE09

Pay Basis

Semi-Monthly

Advertised Salary

$50,607.

Job Description

The Chesapeake Sheriff’s Office has an opening for a Victim Witness Program Specialist .The Specialist provides services to adults and children of crime to reduce trauma of victimization and encourage crime victims to cooperate and participate in the criminal justice system. Responsibilities include: Explaining the criminal justice system and to ensure that victims are aware of their rights. Provide crisis intervention, referrals to community resources, explain court procedures, assist with protective orders and ensure clients are receiving information and support. Performs other duties as required.

Required Qualifications

VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS : Requires a bachelor’s degree or any equivalent combination of education and experience in law, sociology, psychology, or a closely related field EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT : In addition to satisfying the vocational/educational standard, this class requires a minimum of one year of related, full-time equivalent experience. SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES : Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the criminal justice system
• Demonstration of a high level of sensitivity and empathy
• The ability to handle a big case load
• Spanish-Bilingual skills are helpful

Job Open Date

09/15/2026

Job Close Date

09/29/2026

Open Continuous

No

ADA Checklist

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Overall Physical Strength Demands L=Light - Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

• C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
• F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
• O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
• R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
• N = Never- Never occurs.

Standing

• Standing Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Sitting

• Sitting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Walking

• Walking Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Lifting

• Lifting Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Lifting Amount

• Lifting Amount Exerting up to 10 lbs

Carrying

• Carrying Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Carrying Weight

• Carrying Weight Exerting up to 10 lbs

Pushing/Pulling

• Pushing/Pulling N = Never

Pushing/Pulling Weight

• Pushing/Pulling Weight N/A

Reaching

• Reaching N = Never

Handling N = Never

Fine Dexterity

• Fine Dexterity Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Kneeling

• Kneeling Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Crouching

Twisting

• Twisting N = Never