Victim Advocate

Crime Victim Advocate

This specialized professional position is responsible for providing advocacy and support services to crime victims, including children and families who have experienced domestic violence and related crimes. This position ensures victims receive the community services available to them and develops partnerships to promote the long-term effectiveness of such services. Provides victim-centered education and training to officers as well as community-based organizations. Employees in this position work independently, using a high degree of initiative, tact, judgment, and discretion. Work is performed under general administrative direction.

Salary: $55,640 - 89,024 USD Annually

Closing: 08/19/2026

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, or a closely related field, and five (5) years of recent directly related professional experience in victim assistance, crisis intervention, social work, rehabilitation counseling, public and private community resource sharing or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Valid Driver's License

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of interviewing, counseling, crisis intervention strategies, and case management
• Familiarity with community resources related to social service assistance, including personal counseling and financial assistance agencies
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system, law enforcement administration, crime prevention, and laws pertaining to domestic violence
• Highly developed communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills; ability to establish effective relationships with crime victims, families, children, social service agencies, and the general public
• Skilled in the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data
• Ability to work both independently and in close coordination with law enforcement officials
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a flexible schedule, on a twenty-four hour per day "on call" basis
• Ability to respond immediately and work effectively at violent and emotional crime scenes

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

Work Environment: 85% inside a climate-controlled building. 15% outside, which may include driving.

Physical Requirements: The essential functions of the job require: sitting approximately four (4) hours per day, standing approximately two (2) hours per day, and walking approximately two (2) hours per day. The work often requires: bending/stooping, climbing, crawling, fine manipulations, grasping, kneeling, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, lifting/carrying of objects weighing up to 15 pounds. On rare occasions, the work requires lifting/carrying objects weighing up to 44 pounds.

Sensory Requirements: Hearing: Ability to understand what others are saying in normal conversation in person, on the telephone; ability to detect specific noises and hear the police radio; enough to understand court proceedings in person and on television. Speaking: Ability to communicate orally with others in person, on the telephone, and while giving formal presentations to groups. Seeing: Ability to see and read computer monitor screens, operate a vehicle, read fine print, and detect images on a court monitor.

Driving Requirements: Requires occasional driving and possession of a valid Florida Driver's License.

Technology: The work requires the ability to operate telephones, smartphones, tablets, photocopiers, printers, desktop and/or laptop computers, calculators, and all associated software. It also requires proficiency with computer hardware and software programs, including word processing, spreadsheet and/or database applications, internet applications, and database management.

Important Information:

Yes - DRUG TESTING (Safety Sensitive)

No - CHILDCARE FINGERPRINTING

No - CREDIT CHECK

Yes - FDLE AND CJSTC SECURITY CLEARANCE: As mandated by the FDLE, CJSTC, and the Largo Police Department, this position may be subject to additional security clearances due to access to the police department facility or police department's electronic data.

Elements of the Selection Process:

• Review of applications for selection of individuals to be interviewed
• Schedule those applicants selected to be interviewed
• Selected applicants will interview with the panel
• Conduct criminal background checks and driving history records on top applicants
• Schedule physicals for top applicants
• Verification of three (3) personal references
• Schedule the applicant to report to sign in at Human Resources on the first day of work

Duration of The Process: The expected duration of the interview selection process for filling the position should take approximately three (3) to four (4) weeks or longer, depending on the size of the applicant pool.

Agency's Policy On Reapplication: Applicants who complete the process but have yet to be selected will be placed on an eligibility list for one year and/or may reapply in subsequent hiring processes. Applicants who are rejected for sworn employment due to background concerns or not meeting threshold performance during any phase of the process may not reapply for one year from the date of rejection.

The City of Largo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.