Victim Witness Specialist

Ozaukee County•Port Washington, WI

1d•$29 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

The Victim Witness Specialist assists victims of crime in Ozaukee County. This includes advising victims of their rights and helping them exercise their rights per Chapter 950 of the Wisconsin Statutes and the Constitutional Amendment known as Marsy’s Law. Works closely with many other state, county and other local agencies to accomplish this task and provides resources for victims as needed.

Requirements

Associate degree in law enforcement, court or social service training.
Three years of experience working in a legal setting, law enforcement or social service agency in lieu of associates degree.
Certification with the Wisconsin Victim Witness Professionals and continuing education.
Knowledge of court procedures, practices, and legal terminology as well as applicable laws related to victims and witnesses of crime.
Practical computer experience.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Experience working with databases and document processing will be weighted favorably, including any relevant work with file sharing systems.
Knowledge of modern office equipment; knowledge of spelling, punctuation, and grammar; skill in word processing, data entry, and editing documents.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to perform difficult and varied tasks.
Be very detail oriented.
Ability to keep confidential matters in the strictest of confidence.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with databases and document processing will be weighted favorably, including any relevant work with file sharing systems.

Responsibilities

Initiate contact with a victim of a crime to inform them of their legal rights primarily with regard to juvenile and property crimes.
Notify victims of hearings taking place, accompany victims to court hearings and maintain ongoing contact and support to assist, inform, and update them about the status of the case.
Advise victims of their rights and help them to exercise those rights.
Coordinate with many different agencies.
Consult with victims and discuss pretrial negotiations and sentencing recommendations.
Document these discussions and make sure this information is recorded.
Inform the District Attorney/Assistant District Attorney of the victim’s position and schedule meetings as necessary.
Gather information regarding the well-being and status of a victim’s medical, emotional, and physical condition.
Share this information with the DA/ADA.
Make appropriate referrals for the victim to get assistance, including counseling, shelter, recovering property, restitution/Crime Victim Compensation, and recommendations for assistance to obtain restraining orders.
Work with the District Attorney/Assistant District Attorney to prepare victims and witnesses for trial.
Coordinate with the District Attorney/Assistant District Attorney regarding witnesses during trials to assure they are available when needed and maintain waiting areas.
Assist the subpoena clerk with cancellation of witnesses as needed.
Arrange out of town transportation and lodging.
Provide victims with information to register for notification of any post disposition activities including; the Department of Corrections, the Department of Probation and Parole, Department of Human Services, VINE, Sex Offender Registry etc.
Prepare correspondence, track cases, and utilize a computer database program known as a PROTECT to obtain, collect, and evaluate information.
Perform basic Internet searches to assist in the case.