Victim Advocate

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides information to crime victims concerning the services available and victims’ rights under F.S.S. 960;
• Assists crime victims in criminal justice advocacy;
• Provides data entry for grant statistics;
• Updates program directory listing community services available to crime victims;
• Refers crime victims to proper service providers;
• Must be aware of applicable laws and statutes;
• Assists the victim/witness and the FCSO with courts, social services, and/or government agencies;
• Serves as a representative, by sitting on diversified boards of agencies that provide services to residents of Flagler County in order to better offer a comprehensive look at the needs and services that are being offered and provided for crime victims;
• Stays updated through continuing education and training on updates of new laws and statutes;
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Graduation from High School or possession of a High School Equivalency Diploma recognized by the State of Florida; AND
• Must have current, valid FL Driver’s License; AND
• Must be computer literate and proficient in MS Word and MS Excel; AND
• Must be able to read, write and comprehend professional manuals, procedures, journals and documents, summaries and evaluations; AND
• Must be able to speak clearly and concisely to layman; AND
• Must be willing/able to be available for call out 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year when you are scheduled to be on call.

• THIS POSITION IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION AND IS CONTINGENT ON FUTURE GRANTS.

The Flagler County Sheriff's Office is committed to providing its citizens with a diverse, competent, trained and professional workforce by hiring highly qualified candidates. The FCSO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to reflect the diversity found in the community we serve.