Administrative Special Services -Homicide Advocate

This position of Detroit Police Homicide Advocate works under the direct supervision of the Victim Assistance Senior Social Worker, and is primarily responsible for providing direct services to victims, families and communities affected by homicide within the City of Detroit.

Skills and abilities

associated with the provision of customer services; independent and team functioning and ability to communicate with all levels of management is preferred but not required. There is travel associated with this position and the hours per day and week are eight (8) and forty (40) respectively. Employees in this position must maintain a Detroit Police Driver’s License, due to driving a police department vehicle.

Employees in this position, have no supervisory responsibilities. Employees in this title work in conjunction with the Detroit Police Victim Assistance and Homicide Units and the specific duties associated with this position are as follows:

• Retrieve Homicide crime reports and next–of–kin information from the Homicide Unit daily.
• Provide Follow–up contact with next–of–kin, as assigned.
• Assist in homicide support groups.
• Provide court appointment as needed.
• Assist in transport of victims, as needed.
• Process all homicide law enforcement verification (LEV) request.
• Complete all related case documentation.
• Complete monthly stats, timely.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned.

The desired candidate must possess one (1) year or more of experience in the area of the applied position. The skills, knowledge and minimum qualifications required for this position, are skills commensurate with the competition of a high school education. The desired candidate must possess a valid Michigan Driver’s License and maintain a driving record that is in accordance to the Detroit Police Department standards to operate Department Vehicles prior to and throughout employment with the Detroit Police Department.

Employees in this position must maintain a Detroit Police Department Driver’s License, due to the requirement of driving a Detroit Police Victim Assistance Program Vehicle. All Detroit Police Victim Advocates are 100% contractual and exempt from all union affiliations.

Special

Note:

This is an at‑will appointment, and the candidate selected serves at the pleasure of the Chief of Police. This is a grant funded position, and may be eliminated when the funding ends. Candidates will be required to undergo a full criminal background check prior to execution of contractual agreement or hiring.