Victim Advocate (FT)

Join the Parker Police Department as a Victim Advocate Make a Real Impact on Your Community!!

Are you passionate about serving your community and making a difference

The Parker Police Department is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team. As a vital part of our department youll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a supportive collaborative environment. We believe that leadership can emerge at every level and we value the contributions of each team member. By working together we strive to find solutions that improve our community and enhance public safety.

We provide continuous training and support to help you strengthen your skills and advance within the department. We would be honored to have you join the Town of Parker family!

Medical insurance dental insurance vision insurance short-term disability insurance long-term disability insurance life and AD&D insurance voluntary term life insurance 401 (a) retirement plan 457 retirement plan holiday pay vacation sick leave educational assistance program employee assistance program and a family membership to the Parker Recreation Center and/or Field House. Benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of those plans and the summary plan descriptions which are subject to annual budget and appropriations by Town Council.

Under general supervision this position is responsible for providing contact with victims of crime and personal tragedy to offer individual and family support.

*This position performs duties deemed to be safety sensitive. Employees holding this position participate in pre-employment and random drug testing under Towns policies*

Timeline: (subject to change)
November 5 - 19th - Receiving applications

December 9th - Oral Board and Chiefs Interview

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily while consistently demonstrating the Towns core values of integrity innovation commitment to quality service and teamwork. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties. The below list is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of this position and is not all encompassing. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and the Town may change these duties at any time.

• Establishes contact with victims of crimes and personal tragedy either in the immediate aftermath of the crime or on a follow-up basis.
• Provides immediate crisis intervention and initial emotional support as needed and provides information on counseling available for long-term assistance.
• Adheres to and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements such as the Colorado Victims Right Act (VRA) and Colorado Crime Victim Compensation Act.
• Ensures that victims are aware of their rights under the Colorado Victim Rights Act (VRA) and the Colorado Victim Compensation Act.
• Informs victims of the status of their case through the initial phases of investigation up to the filing of the case with the District Attorneys Office.
• Assists victims with the return of their property being held in evidence.
• Reviews offense reports to identify victims who may benefit from the services described herein and contacts those victims to offer service.
• Collaborates with other community services providers to ensure safety and support of victims.
• Develops and maintains a positive and productive working relationship with other members of the Department and the Towns Municipal Court to provide high quality and complete support services for victims through a teamwork approach.
• Maintains a professional and positive rapport with the District Attorneys staff and their victim assistance personnel and programs the District County and Municipal Courts and their staff and other law enforcement agencies and their victim assistance programs.
• Develops and delivers community outreach education and training on victim rights legislation available resources and related policies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the education experience certification and/or licensure required. An equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the essential duties and meet the necessary employment standards may be considered.

Requires a bachelors degree in human services or other related field supplemented by one (1) year of experience dealing with victims of crime or personal tragedy. Additional experience will be considered in lieu of education.

Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Drivers License issued by the State of Colorado for the type of vehicle or equipment operated; safe driving record and a minimum of two (2) years of driving history.

Employment Standards

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required:

• Knowledge of relevant town state and federal laws regulations and policies.
• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of current victim laws.
• Skill in the operation of computers and other types of modern office equipment.
• Skill in verbal and written communication.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to relate to and deal effectively with a diverse group of people who may be victims of crime or personal tragedy.
• Ability to maintain a positive and professional working relationship with District County and Municipal Judges Court Staff the District Attorneys Office and other victim/witness advocates.
• Ability to interact in a positive and professional manner with Town staff and local law enforcement agencies to achieve trust and an effective exchange of information.
• Ability to positively represent the Town of Parker and the Parker Police Department in adversarial conditions and to implement the principles of community policing/problem solving in the Town.
• Ability to ensure that all crime victims are treated with fairness dignity and respect.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check including but not limited to: drug screen criminal history search credit check and polygraph examination.

Working Conditions

The working conditions described below are representative of those an employee generally encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties.

Tools & Equipment

Requires use of general office equipment such as computers printers telephones and related software. Use of specialized tools or equipment may also be necessary including but not limited to technical devices mechanical tools heavy equipment machinery public-safety-related items or other industry-specific systems. If required by the position the employee may operate a personal or Town-owned vehicle.

General and Sensory Requirements
The employee is regularly required to sit stand walk reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects tools or controls. Duties may also require stooping kneeling crouching crawling climbing stairs or ladders and maintaining balance. The employee must be able to talk and hear effectively both in person and over the phone and must be capable of operating a vehicle if required by the role. Vision requirements include consistent near and far visual acuity depth perception peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus to allow a broad field of vision.

Light Physical Demands
This position is primarily sedentary in nature. The employee must be able to exert up to twenty (20) pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects.

Environment

Physical presence onsite is required. Work is primarily performed in a climate-controlled office environment but employees holding this position may respond to varied indoor and outdoor locations including emergency response environments. The noise level is typically quiet but can be variable depending on activities or location. This position occasionally involves work in inclement weather including extreme heat cold wind or precipitation. Employees in this position may encounter high-risk interpersonal situations or emotionally charged environments