• Victim Witness Unit (Volunteer)

    Adams County Government (Broomfield, CO)


    Victim Witness Unit (Volunteer)

     

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    Victim Witness Unit (Volunteer)

     

    Salary

     

    $0.00 Annually

     

    Location

     

    Throughout Adams and Broomfield Counties, CO

     

    Job Type

     

    Volunteer

     

    Job Number

     

    06713

     

    Department

     

    District Attorney

     

    Opening Date

     

    08/20/2024

     

    Our Mission

     

    The mission of the District Attorneys Office is to keep the community safe and to make the criminal justice system better through the fair and ethical prosecution of criminal offenders, while seeking justice for victims of crime.

    EEO

    Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status,marital status or any other legally protected characteristic.

    Position classification

    Onsite -- Job duties and expectations require employee to be regularly scheduled onsite.

     

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    What Success Looks Like In This Job

     

    Volunteers will shadow Victim Advocates as they provide direct services to crime victims.

     

    Volunteers will have opportunities to attend Court.

     

    Volunteers may also assist with administrative duties and/ or other Victim Witness Services Unit needs.

     

    We are seeking a volunteer Victim Witness Specialist for our Broomfield location.

     

    Examples of Duties for Success

     

    Essential duties include but are not limited to: providing victims with support, information and assistance regarding the criminal justice system, accompanying victims to court (when deemed ready to do so).

     

    Other duties include data entry, filing, answering phones, and assisting Victim Witness Services Unit team members as determined necessary.

     

    Qualifications for Success

     

    Must be at least 21 years of age and pass an interview and criminal background check satisfactorily. Be willing to provide a time commitment of 16 hours a week for at least 6 (six) months. Attend a 40 hour Victim Advocate Training Academy prior to direct victim contact. Previous experience and training maybe considered toward 40 hour basic training requirement. Attendance to monthly in-service training is also required.

     

    More Qualifications for Success

     

    No experience necessary. No weekends or evenings involved, with the exception of the initial 40 hour basic training. Bilingual is helpful but not required.

     

    Please attach a cover letter and resume for consideration.

     

    We are seeking a volunteer Victim Witness Specialist for our Broomfield location.

     

    Adams County complies with Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act (“JAFA”). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicant’s age, date of birth, or dates or attendance or graduation.

     

    Employees within this job classification do not qualify for benefits.

     

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    Describe how your skills and background are suited to be a successful Victim Witness Unit Volunteer.

     

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    List the organizations with which you have completed volunteer work and the type of work you did.

     

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    What is your experience with the criminal justice system?

     

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    Are you available to volunteer for at least 16 hours per week (Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm) and for at least 6 months? Please explain.

     

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    This position requires volunteers to be willing to attend a 40-hour Training Academy that will be held outside of the typical work hours. Will you be able to attend the training?

     

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    Employer

     

    Adams County

     

    Address

     

    4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Suite C4000BBrighton, Colorado, 80601-8213

     

    Website

     

    http://www.adcogov.org/current-career-opportunities

     

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