USAJOBS · 1 day ago
Victim Witness Advocate
Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$65K/yr - $102K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Victim Witness Advocate for the District of Arizona. This role involves providing a variety of services related to the victim witness program, including advocating for crime victims and coordinating with local victim services providers.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Directing dissemination of information pertinent to various victim and witness protection laws
Speaking to public, civic, industry and special interest groups on victim's issues
Coordinating efforts with local victim services providers, social services, law enforcement based victim assistance providers, and prosecution based victim witness staff
Responding to victim inquiries, assessing concerns, and determining program eligibility for victim-witness services
Advocating on behalf of crime victims in regard to issues and problems caused by crime
Providing information to victims on schedule changes, status of defendant's pleas, results of trial
Providing in-court support during hearings and trials
Obtaining services and assistance for victims and witnesses through specific federal programs and funds
Reviewing literature on victim witness issues
Generating statistical and quantitative reports and analyses of program activity
Analyzing and applying changes in legislation, case law and court rules
Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress
Qualification
Required
You must be a U.S. Citizen or National
Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation
You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable
If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period
You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement
All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
Specialized Experience: One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level
Education: One of the following types of education in a related field (e.g., Criminal Justice): a Master's or equivalent graduate degree (such as an LL.B.); OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree
Combining Education and Experience: Combinations of successfully completed graduate education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. In order to qualify based on a combination, graduate education must be in excess of 1 full year
Specialized Experience: One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 level
Education: One of the following types of education in a related field (e.g., Criminal Justice): a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate degree; OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree
Combining Education and Experience: Combinations of successfully completed graduate education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. In order to qualify based on a combination, graduate education must be in excess of 2 full years
Preferred
Spanish language proficiency preferred but not required
Benefits
Paid vacation
Sick leave
Holidays
Telework
Life insurance
Health benefits
Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System
Company
USAJOBS
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