Victim Witness Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Make a meaningful impact and greatly support the members of your community by becoming a full-time Victim Witness Coordinator with Cass County! We're hiring an empathetic, accurate, and adaptable person to join us in Fargo, ND, and support individuals throughout the criminal justice process.

Pay: $68,347 - $74,351 * Additional salary growth available through regular increases within the classification up to $98,356 and COLA adjustments

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• FSA
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Optional spouse coverage
• Pension
• Vacation and sick time
• Optional overtime bonus pay
• Job security

If you can manage your time well and are ready to make a positive difference, consider joining us as a Victim Witness Coordinator!

VICTIM WITNESS COORDINATOR PRIORITIES:

Compassion, empathy, and respect will be at the center of everything you do, as you'll help victims and witnesses in criminal cases navigate the criminal justice system and share their stories. You'll be the bridge between prosecutors and the victims/witnesses as cases progress, clearly explaining judicial information in non-technical terms and providing emotional support. This dynamic role tackles a variety of responsibilities as assigned by the State's Attorney's Office, including case file notation, data entry, and grant application support. You'll keep staff updated on contacts with victims and witnesses and jump in to help with other duties as assigned. Your efforts will help keep victims and witnesses feeling safe, comfortable, and like they're in good hands!

In order to do this, you'll need...

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, sociology, psychology, human services, or a related field OR an equivalent combination of education and related work experience
• Solid understanding of the criminal justice process
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple responsibilities with limited supervision
• Ability to independently exercise sound judgment and treat individuals traumatized by a criminal act compassionately
• Ability to provide empathetic emotional support in a sensitive and understanding manner
• Ability to uphold a positive, productive, and professional work culture
• Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Proficiency with computers, Microsoft 365 applications, and Adobe, with the ability to quickly learn new programs
• Accurate data entry skills
• Satisfactory performance in prior positions

While not required, it'd be beneficial if you have grant management experience , experience as a victim/witness coordinator/advocate , or professional experience de-escalating traumatized or angry individuals . Familiarity with court-related computer programs (Odyssey, JustWare, SAVIN, etc.) would be a bonus!

WE HOPE YOU'LL JOIN US

For more than 150 years, Cass County has proudly served and protected our residents as the most populous county in North Dakota. Our mission is to maintain a safe environment where everyone can enjoy a happy, healthy life. With a dedicated sheriff's office that operates a jail, provides court security and services, and leads life-saving special projects like search and rescue and snowmobile patrol, our community counts on us for safety and support.

Do you have the heart and flexibility to become our Victim Witness Coordinator? Apply today using our short initial form!

Must have a clean background history