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Victim/Witness Services Coordinator 

Description

This operational position provides assistance to victims of crime in Charles County, both through immediate response and intervention where necessary and appropriate, and by coordinating and connecting the victims and witnesses with services that will aid them in coping with the traumas associated with crime. The employee must be prepared for, and have face-to-face contact with persons who have experienced a significant, often life-changing traumatic event. The ability to display compassion, empathy, and provide reasonable consolation and appropriate gestures of comfort where appropriate are essential to this position. The employee must be available on a 24-hour basis for phone contact and response to incident scenes to provide information on services to victims and will work directly with the reporting officer, the victim/witness, and the representatives of the appropriate resource agency, providing crisis intervention to trauma victims both initially, and as a referral resource for follow-up crisis management. The employee receives supervision from, and reports directly to, the Commander, Property Crimes Section. Work is evaluated through observations, conferences, and reports.

 
Position Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Social Work, Psychology, or any combination of education and experience to successfully perform the duties of the position.

 

At least three (3) years of experience in social work or victim services, or, any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

 

Functional understanding of Microsoft Access program.

 
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
Shift Various Shifts  
Salary $57,310  
Close Date 10/9/2020  
About the Organization The Charles County Sheriff's Office is a full-service law enforcement agency responsible for preventing and investigating crime, operating the county detention center and performing the court-related functions of a traditional Sheriff's Office.


With more than 600 sworn, corrections and civilian employees, the CCSO is the largest full-service Sheriff's Office in Maryland and one of the largest employers in Charles County. The CCSO has been accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Law Enforcement since 2001 and earned the Commission's Flagship Status in 2011, designating it as one of the best among accredited agencies.


Under the Office of the Sheriff, the Agency is comprised of ten divisions including Patrol,Support Services Division, Special Operations, Criminal Investigations, Corrections, Information Technology, Special Services, Executive Services, Administrative Services and Training.


The men and women of the Charles County Sheriff's Office are dedicated to service through superior performance. We believe mutual respect, trust and pride in our organization, combined with traditional values and innovative techniques, will ensure the community's right to a safe environment.


All full-time employees are offered competitive salaries, health benefits, retirement plans and other benefits, as well as a challenging and rewarding career in law enforcement and in serving their community.


 
EOE Statement The Charles County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer and accordingly monitors and reviews its hiring practices and policies with respect to non-discrimination in recruitment and selection. The information requested below on this form will not be considered in the selection process of the job position you are applying for. The information detailed below will be used to conform with Equal Employment Opportunity Commission guidelines concerning application statistics and is voluntary.  

This position is currently not accepting applications.

To search for an open position, please go to http://CharlesCountySheriffsOfficeTwo.appone.com



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