Supervising Victim Assistance Advocate

Final Filling Date: 11/29/2026

Exam #: 26/60K03/10SA

Supervising Victim Assistance Advocate

Monthly Salary Range: $6,324 - $8,637

The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and the process, be sure to read the Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses section located towards the end of this job flier.

The District Attorney's Office is responsible for attending court and conducting all local criminal prosecutions. The District Attorney is a State Constitutional Officer when prosecuting crimes defined under State Law. Additionally, the Office provides legal advice to all law enforcement agencies and provides training programs for their personnel; thus, increasing the probability of successful prosecutions.

The mission of the Office is to promote justice, ensure that the rights of victims are upheld by treating them with dignity, respect and compassion, and aggressively and fairly prosecute those who violate the law.

The Monterey County District Attorneys' Office is accepting applications to fill a full-time Supervising Victim Assistance Advocate position. The District Attorney's Supervising Victim Assistance Advocate supervises the day-to-day operations of the Victims Unit, and assists in the coordination, implementation and monitoring of programs for victims and witnesses of violent crime. Supervising Victim Assistance Advocate functions within legislative mandates to provide qualifying victims and witnesses of crime with financial assistance and emotional support for losses resulting from the occurrence of a crime.

In addition, the position works to sensitize criminal justice system personnel and the community to the needs of victims and witnesses of crime.

This position is primarily based in King City and will be co-located with other County offices.

The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used County-wide to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.

• Assists in selection of new staff and volunteers; monitors, reviews, evaluates and supervises the work of staff; assists in the development of and maintains on-going, in-service training for staff and volunteers.
• Assists in the planning, organization, coordination and delivery of services provided to victims and witnesses of crime through subordinate staff.
• Recommends, drafts and (upon approval) implements policies and procedures for the program; analyzes and monitors compliance with existing and proposed legislation,
  regulations, policies and procedures; ensures legislative mandates are achieved.
• Assists with grant preparation; monitors grant funds received from the Office of Criminal Justice Planning.
• Reviews and approves all claims submitted by the advocates on behalf of witnesses; reviews all program applications for crime victims prepared by victim advocates for submission to the Victim of Crime Program; supervises claims processing
  for victims of violent crimes.
• Provides crisis intervention and assistance services for victims and witnesses under severe emotional stress.
• Provides technical guidance to staff in the area of victim/witness assistance and applicable laws and regulations.
  Oversees the work of subordinate staff to ensure day-to-day operations are performed effectively and efficiently, including the timely processing of a large volume of subpoenas.

To view the complete classification description, please visit the County of Monterey website:
Supervising Victim Assistance Advocate

Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following…