Victim Witness Coordinator

Cass County Government • Fargo, ND

4d • $68,347 - $98,356 • Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as a Victim Witness Coordinator, acting as a liaison between prosecutors and victims/witnesses throughout the criminal justice process. The role involves providing information and emotional support to crime victims and witnesses in non-technical terms, keeping staff informed of victim/witness contacts, and maintaining case files. The coordinator will perform various duties requiring knowledge of the State's Attorney's Office and law enforcement practices, collect and enter data for case management and grant support, and attend work regularly and interact productively with colleagues. This is a summary and not an exhaustive list of duties, and the job description may be modified.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in criminal justice, sociology, psychology, human services, or a related field – or equivalent combination of education and related work experience.
• Good understanding of the criminal justice process.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products and Adobe and have an ability to quickly learn/adapt to other computer programs.
• Excellent data entry skills.
• Satisfactory performance in prior employment.
• Applicant will be subject to a post-offer civil and criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

• Previous work experience as a victim/witness coordinator or advocate.
• Experience with applying for and managing grants.
• Familiarity with court and law enforcement computer programs such as Odyssey, JustWare, SAVIN, among others.
• Previous work experience in de-escalating traumatized or angry individuals.

Responsibilities

• Meeting autonomously with victims/witnesses in criminal cases and acting as a liaison between prosecutors and victim/witnesses, as cases progress through the criminal justice system.
• Providing information in non-technical terms to crime victims and witnesses regarding the criminal justice process and providing related emotional support.
• Keeping staff advised on contacts with victims and witnesses, and notating case files in a timely manner.
• Performing a variety of duties requiring knowledge of the policies and practices of the State’s Attorney’s Office and the law enforcement community.
• Collecting and entering data and maintaining documentation for general case purposes and in support of grants.
• Other duties as assigned by the State’s Attorney.
• Timely and regular attendance is required as is the ability to interact productively with co-workers and satisfactorily perform the duties and functions of the job.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level