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Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (Sarc)


Job Location:

Centennial, CO - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 99800 - 99800
Posted: 6 October 2026 (14 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 3 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE COORDINATOR (SARC) Position Description Number T5899000 and is part of the CO JFHQ J9 National Guard.

The Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) is the single point of contact to coordinate response activities when a sexual assault is reported within their area of responsibility (AOR).


Duties

Serve as the single point of contact to coordinate response activities and oversee both military and civilian SAPR VAs in providing a non-clinical response to adult victims of sexual assault that is trauma-informed gender-responsive culturally competent and recovery-oriented within their AOR. Apply basic strategies for skilled communication including developing rapport and actively listening to perform essential victim advocacy and support duties for adult cases of sexual assault as outlined in Department of Defense (DoD) and Service policy to include conducting risk screenings and non-clinical safety assessments coordinating with relevant on-base and off-base resources accepting official reports of sexual assault and preparing the Victim Advocate Recommendations to the Commander in the absence of a SAPR VA or as requested by the victim in accordance with policy. Manage SAPR cases and referrals to include data entry of official reports of sexual assault and SAPR Related Inquires into the Defense Sexual Assault Incident Database (DSAID) within the applicable timeframes ensuring compliance with DoD and Service policies legal requirements and guidelines ensuring a high level of data quality. Advise applicable internal and external stakeholders including other SAPR personnel law enforcement legal professionals healthcare providers and community organizations to facilitate a cohesive approach in sexual assault cases and foster collaboration. Assist in program evaluation and improvement initiatives by providing feedback and suggestions to the Supervisory Principal SARC and Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Advisory Committee (SAPRAC) as applicable. Develop and collaborate with relevant stakeholders on SAPR public awareness campaigns including planning local events for Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month representing the SAPR program in community outreach efforts as a subject matter expert and ensuring that outreach efforts align with the SAPR programs strategic goals as assigned by the Supervisory Principal SARC. Ensure that the organizations strategic plan mission vision and values are communicated to the SAPR VAs and integrated into the teams strategies goals objectives work plans work products and services. Articulate and communicate to the SAPR VA team the requirements of assignments projects problems to be solved actionable events milestones program issues under review and deadlines and time frames for completion. Performs other duties as assigned.


Requirements
Conditions of employment
  • May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
  • For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment.
  • For positions requiring the operation for motor vehicle candidates must have a valid state drivers license for the state in which they live or are principally employed.
  • Within 60 days of appointment the employee must have a favorable completion and award of a Tier 3 background investigation and continuously maintain as directed by DoD and NGB to conduct duties and responsibilities as a SAPR Professional.
  • Within six (6) months of appointment must graduate from required SAPR training courses and be awarded the DoD Sexual Assault Advocate Certificate. An active D-SAACP certification must be maintained for this position.
  • Incumbent must maintain an active D-SAACP certification in accordance with (IAW) Section 584 of Public Law 112-81 and DoD Instruction (DoDI) 6495.03 as a condition of employment.
  • Incumbent must be able to work other than normal duty hours to include evenings weekends and holidays on an on-call or rotational basis.
  • This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
Qualifications

1. Experience and knowledge will be used to determine qualifications for the announced position.

2. An applicants RESUME must provide in detail how they meet each experience listed below. Resume must be two pages or less. Federal Resume Help

3. It must be documented with from (mm/yy) and to (mm/yy) dates and description of your knowledge or experience.

DO NOT copy each bullet listed below word for word and place into your resume; you must describe your personal knowledge or experience as it pertains to each bullet.

You will be immediately disqualified if you fail to include your knowledge or experience in your resume.

Must have experience or knowledge in each of the following:

  • 1 year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.
  • Experience education or training analyzing problems identifying significant factors gathering pertinent data and recognizing solutions; preparing reports plans policies and various correspondence; evaluating objectives and develop plans to facilitate the availability and effective utilization of various social science resources.
  • Must have knowledge of the organization and its mission and utilized the organizational staff procedures.
  • Experience applying analytical and evaluative techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of social science program operations carried out by administrative or professional personnel or substantive administrative support functions.
Education

Education cannot be substituted for Specialized Experience for this position.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (Register Selective Service System : Selective Service System ()).

1. PCS funds are not available (unless otherwise stated).
2. A security clearance may be required for this position. Please contact the selecting supervisor or state security manager with questions regarding clearances. (Failure to obtain/maintain a security clearance may be grounds for termination from the Technician program.)
3. This position may be contingent on the vacancy of the incumbent even if not otherwise stated in this announcement. Please contact the HRO with any questions regarding hiring dates.
4. Appointment of Federal Annuitants: A Federal civilian annuitant under either the CSRS or FERS retirement systems may be reemployed into NG T5 vacancies but are only eligible for either an Indefinite tenure appointment (max 5 year service period) or Temporary tenure appointment (max 4 year service period). The retiree must notify HRO of their current retirement status prior to appointment.
5. We use E-Verify to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired.


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