Victim Advocate

Job Description

Job Description

Position Description: Victim Advocate

Department: Police

Position Grade: Grant-Funded

Supervisor: Victim Advocate Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Revision Date: November 2026

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POSITION SUMMARY

The South Salt Lake Victim Advocate contacts, provides services to, and follows up with victims of violent crime within the City. This position includes a take-home vehicle, work cell phone and qualifies for full City benefits.

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ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Assists victims of violent crime through the investigative and judicial process.
• Reviews and assesses violent crime reports as reported to the police.
• Contacts victims of violent crimes.
• Provides information to victims regarding legal process, investigation process, and resources such as shelter, treatment, education, legal assistance, and financial aid.
• Assists in filling out and filing protective orders.
• Attends hearings and other court proceedings with victims.
• May respond to the crime scene to provide crisis intervention and emotional support.
• Provides coordination between the police department and prosecuting agencies for victim services, mental health professionals, rape crisis centers and case follow-up.
• Keeps statistical records of individuals contacted and services provided.
• This position is required to be on call, typically one week per month.
• Within 6 months of hire, complete FEMA independent study 100, 200, 700 and 800.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, victim advocacy, or a closely related field, or any equivalent combination of related education and experience.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license or can obtain one prior to employment.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1. Knowledge of appropriate state and local laws relating to domestic violence and crime victims; knowledge of legal terminology, court practices and procedures.
2. Skill in data entry, spreadsheets, case management systems and applicable computer programs.
3. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
4. Ability to interview victims and obtain relevant information.
5. Ability to prioritize tasks and use independent judgement.
6. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, agency employees, other professional agencies, and the public.

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met or will be encountered by an employee while successfully performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office, and moderately loud when in the field.

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The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

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Hourly Rate: Grade 18 $25.04-$37.87, depending on experience.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

MUST COMPLETE CITY APPLICATION

Resumes submitted without application will not be considered.

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