Victim Advocate

CO Salary Range: USD 53,851.20 - 80,787.20 per year

Description

**While the full salary range for the Victim Advocate position is $25.89 - $38.84 hourly / $53,851.20 - $80,787.20 annually, the anticipated hiring range is $25.89 - $32.36 hourly / $53,851.20 - $67,308.80 annually.

2025 Benefits Summary

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
Under the direct supervision of the Victim Assistance Coordinator, this position provides professional and administrative support, information and resources to victims of crimes.

Duties

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following duty statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal duties that may be required. In addition, the Sheriff's Office reserves the right to change the duties and essential functions of this job at any time.

• Provides comprehensive direct services to crime victims while fulfilling responsibilities mandated by the Victim Rights Amendment, including first response with victims of crime in unincorporated Arapahoe County, the City of Centennial, and other jurisdictions, as requested.
• Educates (and assists, if necessary) victims or other community members on how to obtain and enforce protection orders.
• Provides crisis intervention in the immediate aftermath of a crime through the investigation and the return of property.
• Aids victims in their effort towards the process of recovery, through intervention and advocacy.
• Functions as a liaison between victims, other community members, and allied professionals with Patrol and Detention Deputies, Investigators, and the criminal justice system in its entirety.
• Provides information and referrals to community programs and resources, as well as assists with applications and requirements for Victim Compensation, if needed.
• Transports victims and/or their families to shelters or other safe locations, as needed throughout the investigation process.
• Provides support and case status information until the victim has been transitioned through the court system, and if necessary, for an extended period of time.
• Provides support and resources through the transition to community programs.
• Works closely with victim's families in an effort to help them aid their victimized family member.
• Ensures that notification is properly made by our detention facility from booking through post-sentencing release, particularly in the event victims have relocated and/or changed contact information, in an effort to maintain the victim's safety since the original arrest information was gathered.
• Participates in facilitation of community debriefing and educational support for major incidents.
• Communicates with and acts as a liaison with other Law Enforcement Victim Advocate units, Victim/Witness Advocates in the courts, and/or other allied professionals.
• Represents the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office and/or the Victim Assistance Program on boards or panels, as requested or as needed.
• Assists with monitoring and maintaining the Resource Directory for yearly update and distribution.
• Provides resource information to families of out of control juveniles.
• Provides support and information for community treatment providers.
• Assists in the coordination and administration of the volunteer program.
• Assists with maintaining the Victim Assistance Program training material.
• Works closely with Victim Assistance Program volunteers, in following up with victims in after-hours situations.
• Maintains accurate client records and other databases.
• Monitors daily case activity.
• Operates computers and standard office equipment, including commonly used computer software programs.
• Maintains regular and acceptable attendance at such level as determined at the Sheriff's Office discretion.
• Is available and willing to work such overtime per day or per week as the Sheriff's Office determines is necessary or desirable to meet its needs.
• Is available and willing to work such weekends and holidays as the Sheriff's Office determines are necessary or desirable to meet its needs.
• Performs duties onsite, except those job duties that are customarily or by nature performed offsite.
• Follows and supports the mission, values, organizational philosophies, operational principals, code of conduct, and policies and procedures of the Sheriff's Office.
• Interacts effectively with others.
• May be assigned other duties as necessary

• Knowledge on how to be an advocate for victims.
• Knowledge of computers and commonly used computer software programs.
• Skilled in conflict resolution.
• Ability to operate computers and commonly used computer software programs, as well as any other standard office equipment as required by the position.
• Ability to remain sensitive and supportive to victims, without becoming emotionally involved in their issues.
• Ability to keep and open, non-judgmental attitude towards victims, regardless of the circumstances.
• Ability to explain the intricacies of the investigation and court process.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow workers, court officials, other law enforcement officials and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written English.
• Ability to apply sound reasoning and decision-making.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with all staff.
• Ability to get along well with others.

• Must possess CPR and First Aid certification within the initial status period.
• Must possess a valid Colorado Driver's License.
• Must be available for 24 hour on call as scheduled or as needed.

• Spends 80% of the time sitting, 10% standing and 10% walking while on the job.
• Constantly uses eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of automated office machinery and writing utensils.
• Constantly involved in oral and auditory interaction, enabling interpersonal communication.
• Frequently uses visual capacity enabling completion of required office duties.
• Occasionally stoops, kneels. Crouches and balances while filing or operating office machinery.
• Occasionally lifts or carries up to 20 lbs. when moving office supplies or files.

• Illegal Drug Use - Applicants who have recent illegal drug usage will be disqualified. Recent drug use includes marijuana within one (1) year and all other illegal drug use within the past five (5) years. All other illegal drug use will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
• Any felony conviction
• Any conviction involving an act of Domestic Violence
• Driving Record - This includes receiving a DUI within the past five (5) years, having your driver's license suspended for any reason within the past five (5) years, and having five (5) or more tickets within the past five (5) years.
• Outside activities which may be deemed a conflict of interest
• Revelation or discovery of assaultive behavior
• Documented record of prior work performance
• Unsuccessful completion of any basic requirement
• Inability to perform the essential functions of the position
• Police history - type, frequency and nature of contacts(s)
• Providing false or misleading information during the application/selection process

• eSkill Test
• Phase I Suitability Exam
• Polygraph Examination

• Psychological Evaluation
• Medical Examination, including a drug screen
• Background Investigation - This will include, but is not limited to, contact with the applicant's former employers, associates, neighbors and other pertinent sources. Applicant's military history, school records, police records and driving record will also be investigated. All examinations are conducted by qualified/licensed individuals designated by the Sheriff's Office at the Sheriff's Office expense.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Mandatory Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Pre-paid Legal Services
• Vacation and Sick Leaves
• Holiday pay
• Training and Educational Reimbursement Opportunities