Victim Witness Unit Supervisor

The Boise Police Department is seeking a Victim Witness Unit Supervisor to lead a dedicated team supporting victims and witnesses through some of the most difficult moments in their lives. This role provides leadership and oversight for the department’s victim-witness services while remaining closely connected to the work - supporting complex cases, guiding crisis response, and ensuring victims understand their rights and have access to the resources they need.

The Supervisor leads and develops Victim Witness Coordinators, oversees case assignments and program operations, and works closely with law enforcement, prosecutors, community partners, and other service providers. The ideal candidate brings strong supervisory skills, sound judgment in high-stress situations, and experience working with victims of crime or trauma.

This is a 40-hour-per-week position with flexibility to work either four 10-hour days or five 8-hour days. The Supervisor also participates in a rotating on-call schedule to support the unit’s response to critical incidents and urgent victim needs outside of regular business hours.

To ensure internal equity and alignment with the approved budget for this position, offers are made within the posted hiring range. Although the hiring range is fixed, employees receive an exceptional benefits and total rewards package that enhances the overall value of employment with the City of Boise.

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, sociology, psychology or related field and
• 5 years of experience in crisis intervention and/or working with victims of trauma, including two years of experience in a supervisory role,
• or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

• Master's degree in social work, sociology, psychology or a related field and seven years of experience working in a social science field, including crisis intervention and resource awareness.
• National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA) certification.
• Licensed Social Worker or Master of Social Work licensure.

Applicants must be able to pass:

• City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation
• Driving Record Check
• Polygraph Exam
• Boise Police Department Criminal Justice Information System Background Check (BPD CJIS)

Drug Free Workplace:
In accordance with the City of Boise Drug Free Workplace Regulation, this position is designated as safety sensitive and is subject to testing requirements including Post Offer Applicant Testing, Random Testing, Reasonable Suspicion, Post - Accident, etc. Applicants will be required to submit to screening for illegal drug use prior to hire. Appointment to this position is contingent upon a negative pre-employment drug test.

This position is required to work directly with and oversee minors in the absence of their parent or guardian, or work directly with and oversee vulnerable adults in the absence of their caretaker or guardian.

• Valid state-issued driver's license.
• NOVA certification within one year of employment.

The benefits are real and among the best in the Treasure Valley:

• Zero-cost premium medical coverage for you and your family
• PERSI retirement plus employer-matched 401(k)/457b
• 10 hours vacation/month (grows with tenure), 12 paid holidays, and 8 hours sick leave/month
• 10 weeks paid parental leave
• $500 annual wellbeing incentive
• Tuition reimbursement and free local bus pass
• Basic life and long-term disability insurance at no cost

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