Victim Services Volunteer

Lake County Government•Leadville, CO

About The Position

To ensure there is a common collaborative relationship between crime victims and law enforcement. To protect and ensure the understanding of rights as defined in the Victim Rights Act 18 U.S.C. § 3771 and The Constitution of the State of Colorado [Section 24-4.1-302(1) C.R.S]. To work with victims, witnesses, families, and other sources to assist investigating Deputies/Officers and the District Attorney’s Office to successfully prosecute violent acts of crime; assist all clients by serving all through the pursuit of excellence, with equitable treatment. With character, compassion, and collaboration of the community, no victim will be left behind.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Basic computer skills; read, write, type, and perform independently with minimal and/or no supervision.
May have continuous and random drug testing-the Lake County Sheriff’s Office does not allow use of marijuana or other substances while employed within.
Must pass all required examinations within the testing process to include but may not be limited to: comprehensive background investigation, oral interviews, physical, and psychological exams.
No felony convictions; clean driving record, valid Colorado driver’s license; pass a substance abuse test.
Must have the ability to satisfactorily hear with or without correction.
Must be able to complete all expectations and duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Victim Services/Advocate experience preferred
Crisis and trauma intervention education and/or experience preferred
Proficiency in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

When requested, must respond to scenes with law enforcement for service provision while on call
To be “on call”: can be requested to respond any time of day or night for various amounts of time – must be ready for the weather
Must be flexible and willing to work additional hours when necessary due to exigent circumstances while on call
Work directly with the public, law enforcement, fire department, ambulance service, and other public safety agencies during emergent and non-emergent responses to incidents
Maintain close working relationships with all supporting agencies involved in the process of victim services
Will participate in community committees with various agencies
Will provide services to crime victims and their families during and after emergent and non-emergent incidents in person or via electronic communications
Such as crisis intervention, emotional support, transportation, accompaniment to interviews or medical treatment
Must demonstrate critical decision making and have the ability to find resources to match the client’s needs as quickly as possible
Must perform effectively in high stress situations, make sound decisions without compromising job performance especially during intense/high risk situations
Track and document all cases from beginning to final dispositions
Will mainly work with victims of crime, but may work with citizens not considered to be victims by lawful definition
Must stay up-to-date on available trainings and Victim Rights Act laws and amendments
Must remain completely unbiased despite what circumstantial evidence presents
Must be able to work in a solo capacity if necessary