Victim Specialist

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Base pay range

$63,163.00/yr - $117,034.00/yr

Job Description

At the FBI, we don’t just recognize talent—we strengthen and elevate it. We employ individuals who are not only ready to enhance their skills in victim support and advocacy but also looking to contribute effectively to their teams.

The victim specialist role is crucial to keeping the FBI running smoothly. You’ll be responsible for providing immediate assistance and support to victims, integrating trauma-informed care into every interaction. Your expertise extends to a wide range of support services, such as performing crisis intervention, undertaking comprehensive case management, and facilitating access to legal assistance. This role demands a deep understanding of social services and the ability to work closely with other agencies to ensure that victims receive the care and support they need.

When urgent situations demand immediate attention, victim specialists are there to provide their invaluable support to individuals during their most vulnerable times. You excel at emotional support, using your strong interpersonal skills to offer comfort and understanding to victims. Your problem-solving and case management skills allow you to navigate complex systems to connect victims with the resources they need. From the initial response to the aftermath of a crime, you are equipped for every phase, always working to stay ahead of emerging challenges by enhancing your skills in victim advocacy and support.

With the FBI’s robust benefits package, you’ll find career advancement opportunities, competitive salary that values your contribution, and a retirement plan for long-term security. Working at the Bureau will help you become more efficient, expand your skill set, and advance your career—all while making a significant impact on national security.

Set yourself apart. Apply today.

How to Apply

STEP 1: Click on the “Apply” button to be directed to the FBIJobs Careers website.

STEP 2: Click the “Start” button to begin. You will be prompted to either sign in to continue or register with FBIJobs if you don’t already have an account.

STEP 3: Follow the step-by-step process to submit your interest. You must complete all sections of the form AND ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE ATTACHED to successfully submit your interest.

Required Documents

• Your resume, specifically noting relevant work experience and associated start and end dates.
• Other supporting documents:
• College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement.
• Veterans: DD 214; Disabled Veterans: DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later.

Please see instructions on the site for attaching documents.

Salary Level

Pay level for this position:

• GS 11–12: $63,163.00–$117,034.00

Salary shown is the base salary for the grade levels. Salary is also commensurate with professional experience.

Major Duties

• Respond to crime scenes to assess, triage, and provide direct, in-person, crisis intervention services.
• Refer victims for assistance with counseling, employment, housing, immigration, and medical and legal services.
• Maintain relationships with local, state, and federal agencies to ensure adequate resources.
• Identify, develop, and maintain emergency and follow-up resources within the community, state, and/or federal arena.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing to create presentations and prepare clear, comprehensive, and concise documents and reports.
• Coordinate forensic interviews and sexual assault examinations.
• Serve as an advocate for victims of crime by offering emotional support and maintaining the highest levels of confidentiality.
• Treat all individuals with patience, sensitivity, respect, and dignity.

Specialized Experience

GS-11: Applicant must possess at least one year of specialized experience (SE) equivalent to the GS-9 grade level. SE is defined as follows:

• Work within a law enforcement or victim service agency to assess, triage, and provide crisis intervention and assistance to victims at the time they suffered direct or threatened physical, emotional, psychological, or pecuniary (financial) harm as a result of a violent crime.
• Perform direct client services and/or program development functions.

GS-12: Applicant must possess at least one year of specialized experience (SE) equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. SE is defined as follows:

• Provide consultation and technical assistance to local agencies.
• Develop training materials.
• Coordinate activities relating to the administration of programs for victims of violent crime.

Key Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Clearance.
• Must be willing to travel as required.
• Must meet the FBI’s Employment Eligibility requirements.

Education and Experiential Requirements

Education

• Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree or higher from a U.S.-accredited college or university in behavioral or social science, or a discipline related to the victim assistance field, including but not limited to: Criminal Justice, Social Work, Counseling, Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, Victimology, Gender and Women Studies.

All degrees must be verified by submitting college transcripts.

The FBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this vacancy. Unless explicitly authorized by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of, color, race, religion, national origin, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age (40 or over), sex, pregnancy and related conditions, or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other nonmerit factors.

How to Apply Notes

This description is intended to provide a concise summary of the position and does not include every duty. See the FBIJobs Careers website for full details.