Advocate for Victim/Witness - Part-Time ($23.41/hr)

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department•Las Vegas, NV

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is funded by a grant, which is anticipated to expire on December 31, 2026. At that time, the position will either be continued by a new grant, continued by conversion to a permanent position, or discontinued. The role is to assist victims and witnesses of all crime categories; to assess needs, provide information, referrals, and services. The advocate will act as a liaison with other law enforcement agencies; make public presentations and provide education, training, and other information to Department members, other law enforcement agencies, and community groups; and perform a variety of tasks relative to the assigned area of responsibility. This is a part-time position not subject to the competitive requirements of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Civil Service Rules.

Requirements

Equivalent to an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in counseling, psychology, social science, communications, social services, mental health, health services, criminal justice, or a related field.
One year of paid or volunteer experience providing direct services to victims of crime.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid Nevada driver license.
Be a citizen/naturalized citizen or permanent resident alien without conditions on status of the United States of America by June 3, 2026.
Be at least 18 years old by June 3, 2026.
An equivalent combination of related training/education and experience may be considered.
Vision sufficient to read the computer screen, as well as fine print in documents.
Hearing sufficient to hear conversations and directions in person and over the telephone.
Dexterity and mobility sufficient to use standard office equipment, work in an office, drive a vehicle, and visit victims.
Agility sufficient to bend, reach, and rotate neck and trunk.
Endurance sufficient to sit or stand for long periods of time.
Strength sufficient to lift and carry light items, such as stacks of files.
LVMPD employees participate in the Department’s random drug screening process.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish

Responsibilities

Assist victims and witnesses of all crime categories.
Assess needs, provide information, referrals, and services.
Act as liaison with other law enforcement agencies.
Make public presentations and provide education, training, and other information to Department members, other law enforcement agencies, and community groups.
Perform a variety of tasks relative to the assigned area of responsibility.