Extra Help - Crime Victims Liaison

Bell County•Belton, MO

About The Position

The Crime Victim Liaison serves as an additional point of contact between the Sheriff’s Office and individuals who have been victims of crime. The role provides information, support, guidance, and referrals to victims and their families throughout the investigative process. The liaison works with deputies, investigators, community organizations, and social service agencies to help ensure victims are treated with dignity, respect, compassion, and fairness. The position helps victims understand their rights, connects them with resources, and provides case-related updates when appropriate. When a case is accepted by the County Attorney’s Office or District Attorney’s Office, the liaison provides a warm handoff to the court’s Victim Assistance Coordinator. The position works independently under limited supervision, with major activities reported through periodic meetings. The ideal candidate has strong communication and interpersonal skills, compassion, professionalism, discretion, and the ability to work with people in stressful or traumatic situations.

Requirements

Experience in social or human services, law enforcement, court procedures and administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and training.
Possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
Speak, read, and write proficiently in English.
Demonstrate communication and interpersonal skills, compassion, professionalism, discretion, and the ability to work with individuals experiencing stressful or traumatic situations.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary liaison between crime victims, their families, and the Sheriff’s Office.
Contact victims after reported criminal offenses to offer assistance, explain available services, and provide information about the investigative process.
Explain victims’ rights under applicable state and federal laws.
Provide case-status and investigative-development information in coordination with assigned officers and investigators.
Help victims understand the criminal justice process, including case initiation, investigations, and arrests.
Refer victims to and assist them with community resources, including counseling, crisis intervention, shelters, legal assistance, and other victim support services.
Assist victims with applications for Crime Victims’ Compensation and the Address Confidentiality Program.
Maintain appropriate communication with victims throughout the investigative process.
Attend training to remain current on trends in victim assistance.
Coordinate with Victim Assistance Coordinators at the County Attorney’s and District Attorney’s offices, victim assistance programs, advocacy organizations, and other agencies to ensure continuity of services.
Assist victims in obtaining police reports, case information, and documentation in accordance with department policies and applicable laws.
Provide support to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, elder abuse, assault, robbery, homicide, and other criminal offenses.
Assist with safety planning and referrals for victims who may remain at risk.
Maintain accurate and confidential records of victim contacts, referrals, services, and follow-up activities in digital Victim Tracking Software.
Assist department personnel with victim-centered communication and awareness of available victim services.
Respond to critical incidents and provide victim and family support when requested and appropriate.
Attend meetings, hold membership, and participate in relevant task force committees and victim advocacy organizations.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Sheriff or designee.