Job Description

Salary : $48,181.65 - $51,675.00 Annually

Location : Charleston, SC

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 202101440

Department: Police

Division: Victims Assistance Program

Opening Date: 06/12/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Summary


We are looking for a Victim Advocate to join the City of Charleston's Police Department! In this role, you will monitor the Municipal Court and other avenues to determine if cases of violence require assistance for crime victims.

Examples of Duties

• Identifies and asses the needs of victims.
• Coordinates the assistance or service to victims of violence.
• Establishes liaison with other police agencies, governmental agencies and social service agencies.
• Personally assists victims by providing direct victim services.
• Advises victims of their rights and remedies.
• Prepares and timely submits required reports.
• Maintains a complete record system of victims.
• Performs training to various groups on direct victim services.
• Assists crime victims with filing out Crime Compensation Forms.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Associate's degree (AA/AS) and 2 years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• VSP (OVSEC) Certification
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office or similar software.

The City of Charleston offers an extensive benefits package for full-time employees, including: health, dental and vision insurance; employer-paid short and long term disability, life insurance, and employee assistance program; annual and sick leave; 11 paid holidays and 2 personal holidays every year; tuition reimbursement; participation with the SC Retirement System, a defined benefit pension plan; 401k and 457 plan options; and many other benefits. For more information, please visit

Part-time employees are eligible to join the SC Retirement System and may be eligible for certain benefits programs depending on the total number of hours worked.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Part time,

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