Victim Advocate

## Victim Advocate Apply locations:
Largo Police Department time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday time left to apply:
End Date:
August 19, 2026 (13 days left to apply) job requisition :
R-2395

Please note that applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 pm ET on the day prior to the close date listed on the job posting.
** Mission**:
Provide Superior Services that Inspire Community Pride
** Vision**:
To be the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay
** Values**:
Integrity, Collaboration, Passion, Creativity Largo's commitment to a High Performance Organization (HPO) model builds a flexible and resilient organization that intentionally builds leadership capacity at all levels of the organization.
** CITY OF LARGO ... Naturally A Great Place to Work!
**** Closing:
** 08/19/2026
** Salary:**$55,640 - 89,024 USD Annually
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* Job Summary:

** This specialized professional position is responsible for providing advocacy and support services to crime victims, including children and families who have experienced domestic violence and related crimes. This position ensures victims receive the community services available to them and develops partnerships to promote the long-term effectiveness of such services. Provides victim-centered education and training to officers as well as community-based organizations.

Employees in this position work independently, using a high degree of initiative, tact, judgment, and discretion. Work is performed under general administrative direction.
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* ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

** All employees share components of leadership, management, technical, and team skills to assist in making the City of Largo the community of choice in Tampa Bay.
** Leadership
* ** Demonstrates an understanding and reflection of the City’s mission, vision, and values and a commitment to achieve organizational goals aligned with the City’s strategic plan
* Champions a high-performance work culture that encourages and embraces new ideas, develops individuals and welcomes and encourages diverse perspectives
* Articulates strategic and innovative thinking and provides clarity to deliver superior services
* Approaches the job with enthusiasm and curiosity to promote a solutions-oriented work culture
** Management
* ** Effectively manages assignments and priorities to ensure the fulfillment of projects, tasks, and responsibilities
* Follows suggested procedures to ensure the highest standards of risk management, employee safety, and risk avoidance
** Technical
* ** Directs victim services, which includes crisis intervention, responding to scenes and domestic violence calls, and safety planning
* Provides ongoing support to victims throughout the court process; coordinates and assists in civil and criminal court when necessary
* Performs case management; reviews reports for quality assurance
* Assists victims with filing crime compensation when applicable
* Maintains current and working knowledge of current local, state, and federal laws regarding victim advocacy and domestic violence
* Develops and maintains a listing of available resources to crime victims; collaborates with community-based organizations on community issues regarding victims' rights; assists with shelter placement when applicable
* Consults and train officers regarding laws, victim-centered dynamics, and available resources
* Operates Police Department vehicles in response to calls and provides transportation for victims and families
* Utilizes the Police Department's Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Records Management System (RMS) and Pinellas County's Odyssey software for research
* Serves as liaison to the Attorney General for victims' rights
** Team Skills
*** Supports honest and transparent decision-making
* Collaborates with all team members in a way that builds upon ideas and takes personal accountability and ownership of projects, roles, and assignments
* Openly exhibits a positive attitude, in words and action, and encourages others to do the same Performs related work as required.
** EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATUS:
** As a condition of employment, City of Largo employees will be required to work as directed during an undeclared and/or a declared emergency. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the official job description.
** MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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* Education and Experience:

*** Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, or a closely related field, and five (5) years of recent directly related professional experience in victim assistance, crisis intervention, social work, rehabilitation counseling, public and private community resource sharing or an equivalent combination of training and experience
* Valid Driver's License
** Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
*** Knowledge of interviewing, counseling, crisis intervention strategies, and case management
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