Job Information
Allegany County - Human Resources Victim Witness Advocate in Cumberland, Maryland
The Office of the State's Attorney is seeking to fill the position of Victim/Witness Advocate. This position will be responsible for serving victims and witnesses of crime and working closely with Assistant State's Attorneys within the office to serve victims and witnesses throughout the trial process.
QUALIFICATIONS
An Associates degree is preferred, majors would include human services, criminal justice, psychology, sociology or a related field or 3 years or more experience working with victims of crime. Experience in the criminal justice system and/or working for a law enforcement or public safety agency is preferred. Applicants must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community members, law enforcement professionals, courtroom staff, coworkers and members of the public. Applicants must be able to multi-task and work in stressful, fast-paced situations. Basic computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office required. Selected candidates will be required to submit to drug and alcohol testing as well as a criminal background check before starting employment. (A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Apps including drive, sheets and docs. Strong organizational and writing skills, be detail oriented and be able to work at a consistently high volume. Knowledge of legal terminology and the criminal justice system is STRONGLY preferred. Have a good working relationship with all attorneys, law enforcement officials and judicial system employees (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.)
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid driver's license and eligibility for coverage under the Countys motor vehicle insurance policy.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
This is a Full-Time, grant-funded contractual position with limited benefits.
Applications and Complete Job Description are available
in the Main Lobby at the address below or on the Web at:
http://alleganygov.org/Jobs.aspx