Victim Witness Specialist

City of Billings; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 66,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Billings seeks a Victim Witness Specialist to provide statutorily mandated services to victims and witnesses of crime, primarily domestic violence victims, through the Billings City Attorney's Office. The role supports crisis counseling, information dissemination, and coordination with court and law enforcement agencies.

Salary ranges from $66,114.88 to $88,599.26 annually, based on education, experience, and training. Workdays are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in criminal justice, human services, sociology, social work, psychology, or related field.
• Minimum of one year of related experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Must pass Federal and State criminal background checks.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to victims, witnesses, and the public.
• Accompanies victims to court proceedings as requested.
• Maintains records and files on all assigned cases.
• Serves as liaison for victims, witnesses and the criminal justice system.
• Assists with grant writing and reporting as assigned.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Background check clearance

Education

Four-year degree in criminal justice, human services, sociology, social work, psychology, or a related program

Job description

The City of Billings is seeking a Victim Witness Specialist to provide statutorily mandated services to victims and witnesses of crime working primarily with domestic violence victims, whose cases pass through the Billings City Attorney's Office.

Salary Range: $66,114.88 - $88,599.26 annually. Salary reflects Step 1 and Step 7 of a 7-step pay scale. Salary at hiring will be dependent upon the applicant's education, experience, and training.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to victims, witnesses, and the public.
• Responds to requests for information in a timely fashion.
• Determines what information is appropriate for release.
• Follows all applicable laws and regulations when providing information.
• Provides the public with information on available resources.
• Assists victims and witnesses by providing crisis counseling and in obtaining orders of protection.
• Conducts lethality assessments.
• Accompanies victims to court proceedings as requested.
• Maintains records and files on all assigned cases.
• Ensures all relevant documentation is included in each file.
• Maintains orderly files so that other staff can easily access them, as needed.
• Maintains contact statistics.
• Documents contact with victims for grant purposes.
• Serves as liaison for victims and witnesses and the criminal justice system.
• Provides information to the appropriate parties regarding the case.
• Schedules interviews with victims and witnesses.
• Conducts research and locates witnesses as appropriate.
• Provides appropriate support for victims and witnesses including community resources.
• Attends arraignments and other court proceedings as necessary and provides information to Municipal Court as requested by the Court or City Attorney.
• Assists with grant writing and reporting as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications And Skills

• Four-year degree in criminal justice, human services, sociology, social work, psychology, or a related program.
• Minimum of one (1) year of related experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to pass a Federal and State criminal background check.

Equal Opportunity Employer.