Crime Victim Advocate

Crime Victim Advocate

The Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is looking for an experienced and highly motivated Crime Victim Advocate to join our office. The work of a Crime Victim Advocate involves providing professional criminal justice services to victims and their families, working with difficult or complex situations involving victims, and providing a higher level of support to deputy prosecuting attorneys in complicated cases.

The Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is committed to the recruitment, hiring, retention, and promotion of a diverse staff. Our commitment to diversity creates a strong and collegial office that promotes respect for the community we serve.

Our Department takes great pride in the collegial environment we have created. We are supportive of one another, highly competent, and thrive on the collective teamwork of those who work in our office. We have high standards in our work product and for the support we provide.

We are looking for an experienced Crime Victim Advocate who exercises independent judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness. As someone who works well under pressure and tight timelines, work in this role involves decisions with serious consequences and requires an intimate familiarity with the structure and dynamics of the criminal justice system and victim rights, as well as the values and attitudes of the community.

Given the depth and breadth of your work and exposure to various divisions, this position offers a great foundation for future positions. Learning and development opportunities exist not only within this position but also within the Prosecuting Attorney's Office and Pierce County.

Core daily responsibilities include:

• Interviews and counsels victims, assesses needs, responds to crisis situations, provides resources, and makes referrals to community agencies.
• Assists victims in developing short and long term plans to deal with their victimization.
• Orients victims to the criminal justice system. Works with deputy prosecuting attorneys in responding to victim questions about the legal process and procedures in the criminal justice system. Gives ongoing case status information. Explains victim rights.
• Provides emotional support and crisis intervention to victims during trials and court hearings, and assists them with victimization issues. Helps victims to prepare oral and written impact statements to the court.
• Works closely with deputy prosecuting attorneys to assist victims or witnesses subpoenaed into court with diverse concerns, including emotional issues and the need for additional law enforcement protection.

Minimum qualifications include:

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in sociology, psychology, or related criminal justice field.
• Two or more years of experience in criminal justice or social casework.

How to apply:

• Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or visiting (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
• If you have questions about this opportunity, email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit and include the job number and title.
• Individuals who need accommodation in the application or interview process may contact Human Resources at  at least two days prior to the need.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.

Our recruitment practices emphasize a competitive and meritorious selection process. Pierce County applications are reviewed by human hiring staff in accordance with the qualifications listed for the position. We ask that everything you submit genuinely reflects your own experience, skills, knowledge, and writing style.

Pierce County is committed to fostering a Welcoming Workplace where employees are supported, respected, and able to thrive. We believe a strong public workforce is representative of the community it serves and that fair and just access to opportunity strengthens public service.