About this role
Purpose: This position provides services to victims and witnesses of crimes. Supervision: Incumbent receives close supervision from the assigned supervisor.
- Examples of Work Performed: Incumbent prepares victim and witness notification of court and non-court events; creates, organizes and maintains case files to include duties related to the maintenance of electronic files in the office case management system; assists victims with the completion of various documents related to restitution, compensation, and the return of property to victims; educates victims and witnesses regarding the criminal justice process; may accompany victims and/or witnesses to court proceedings; may provide direction to program volunteers; networks with community resources; and performs other related job duties.
- Distinguishing Characteristics: This is an entry level position of the victim-witness series.
- Working Conditions: Most work is performed in an office environment.
- Some physical effort and frequent travel may be required.
- May be required to be on call during non-working hours.
- May be required and or interact with court facility dog.
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: This position requires some knowledge of the criminal justice system, court proceedings, and procedures within the District Attorney’s Office; communication and organizational skills; ability to prepare reports and correspondence; ability to work with diverse individuals and agencies.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in criminal justice, social sciences, or related field or at least two (2) years’ work experience in the criminal justice system, criminal law, human services, or other related field.
- Job Type: Full Time Hours/Days: Monday – Friday (Monday-Thursday 7:30am – 5:30pm Friday 8:00am – 12:00pm) Hourly rate: $24.292/hr.
Benefits include
- Comprehensive health, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, disability benefits, paid annual, sick and holiday leave, State of NM employee retirement.