Victim Advocate
$45,704 / year or higher DOQ + Full-Time County Benefits .
James City County’s Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office seeks an individual to perform reliable work providing crisis intervention and facilitating an understanding of the criminal justice system to victims and witnesses of crime, as well as assisting citizens involved in the criminal justice system with services available at the local, state, and national level.
Responsibilities:
Provides crisis intervention services, specialized counseling or referral to such services; keeps victims updated on investigation and case progression in the legal system; information on obtaining program services; information and guidance on compensation available to victims and victim impact statements.
Prepares victims and witnesses for participation in trial proceedings through counseling, courtroom tours, accompaniment to court, and explanation of judicial proceedings; arranges and/or provides escort or other transportation services related to the investigation or adjudication of the case.
Facilitates payment by the Virginia Supreme Court of all reasonable costs associated with forensic medical examination of crime victims.
Coordinates and implements direct services to crime victims such as disseminating victim assistance materials, recommending written interagency service agreements, maintaining a directory of social services and community resources available to crime victims; attends relevant meetings as a program representative.
Establishes and supports coordinated efforts with law enforcement, social services, and other appropriate community organizations, to maximize community awareness, safety, protection and response to crime.
Requirements:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, social services, or related field required; some experience in direct delivery of human services, with prior experience in providing services to victims of domestic violence preferred.
Must possess reliable transportation to work site(s).
Knowledge of state and local criminal justice system; case management and crisis intervention techniques; principles and processes for providing customer service including setting and meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction preferred.
Skill in use of computer software, especially Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to interpret and explain policies and procedures; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.
Click here for full job description. Accepting application until filled. Cover letters and resumes may also be attached, but a fully completed application is required for your application to be considered. Only online applications to our website will be considered. To apply, please visit the James City County Career Center at https://jobs.jamescitycountyva.gov
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Victim Advocate
$45,704 / year or higher DOQ + Full-Time County Benefits .
James City County’s Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office seeks an individual to perform reliable work providing crisis intervention and facilitating an understanding of the criminal justice system to victims and witnesses of crime, as well as assisting citizens involved in the criminal justice system with services available at the local, state, and national level.
Responsibilities:
Provides crisis intervention services, specialized counseling or referral to such services; keeps victims updated on investigation and case progression in the legal system; information on obtaining program services; information and guidance on compensation available to victims and victim impact statements.
Prepares victims and witnesses for participation in trial proceedings through counseling, courtroom tours, accompaniment to court, and explanation of judicial proceedings; arranges and/or provides escort or other transportation services related to the investigation or adjudication of the case.
Facilitates payment by the Virginia Supreme Court of all reasonable costs associated with forensic medical examination of crime victims.
Coordinates and implements direct services to crime victims such as disseminating victim assistance materials, recommending written interagency service agreements, maintaining a directory of social services and community resources available to crime victims; attends relevant meetings as a program representative.
Establishes and supports coordinated efforts with law enforcement, social services, and other appropriate community organizations, to maximize community awareness, safety, protection and response to crime.
Requirements:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, social services, or related field required; some experience in direct delivery of human services, with prior experience in providing services to victims of domestic violence preferred.
Must possess reliable transportation to work site(s).
Knowledge of state and local criminal justice system; case management and crisis intervention techniques; principles and processes for providing customer service including setting and meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction preferred.
Skill in use of computer software, especially Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to interpret and explain policies and procedures; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.
Click here for full job description. Accepting application until filled. Cover letters and resumes may also be attached, but a fully completed application is required for your application to be considered. Only online applications to our website will be considered. To apply, please visit the James City County Career Center at https://jobs.jamescitycountyva.gov
$23.51 / hour or higher DOQ + Part-Time County Benefits ; Part-Time Position Available (20hrs / week). James City County’s Sheriff’s Office seeks an individual to perform responsible work enforcing courtroom and courthouse security and serving civil process in James City County and the City of Williamsburg according to established Williamsburg-James City County Sheriff’s Office procedures under varying degrees of supervision. There are three levels of Deputy Sheriff distinguished by the level of work performed and the qualifications of the employee.
Deputy Sheriff I – $23.51 or higher DOQ Deputy Sheriff II – $25.16 or higher DOQ Deputy Sheriff III - $26.94 or higher DOQ Responsibilities:
Observes, checks, monitors, and controls the movement of all individuals entering the courthouse to ensure the security and safety of all court personnel, judges, clerks, attorneys, witnesses, plaintiffs, defendants and the public.
Maintains security and order in courtrooms overseeing courtroom case load and trial proceedings; serves all civil processes issued by the courts, other judicial offices, attorneys in Virginia, and those received from out of state in keeping with Virginia law and Williamsburg-James City County Sheriff’s Office policies.
(Deputy Sheriff II/III) Opens and closes courtrooms; assists and advises junior deputies with more difficult or hazardous situations as instructed; assumes command of the shift/unit in the absence of or at the direction of the Sergeant; ensures that calls for service are answered and dealt with in a timely manner; serves as needed in a specialty area such as Field Training Deputy, or Instructor.
Requirements:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma; Associate’s degree in related field preferred.
Must possess or be able to obtain within 30 days of employment a valid Virginia driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record based on James City County’s criteria.
Must be a citizen of the United States and be at least 21 years of age at time of hire.
Must not have been convicted of, pleaded guilty to, or no contest to a felony or an offense that would be a felony if committed in Virginia; certain crimes involving moral turpitude; any misdemeanor sex offense; domestic assault; or others that cannot be explained to the satisfaction of the Sheriff.
Knowledge of modern methods and practices of court operations, civil service process, applicable federal, state and local laws, and ordinances; principles and processes for providing customer service including setting and meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Skill in use of computer software, especially Microsoft Office Suite.
Click here for full job description. Accepting applications until the position is filled. Cover letters and resumes may also be attached, but a fully completed application is required for your application to be considered. Only online applications to our website will be considered. To apply, please visit the James City County Career Center at https://jobs.jamescitycountyva.gov
Aug 11, 2023
Part time
$23.51 / hour or higher DOQ + Part-Time County Benefits ; Part-Time Position Available (20hrs / week). James City County’s Sheriff’s Office seeks an individual to perform responsible work enforcing courtroom and courthouse security and serving civil process in James City County and the City of Williamsburg according to established Williamsburg-James City County Sheriff’s Office procedures under varying degrees of supervision. There are three levels of Deputy Sheriff distinguished by the level of work performed and the qualifications of the employee.
Deputy Sheriff I – $23.51 or higher DOQ Deputy Sheriff II – $25.16 or higher DOQ Deputy Sheriff III - $26.94 or higher DOQ Responsibilities:
Observes, checks, monitors, and controls the movement of all individuals entering the courthouse to ensure the security and safety of all court personnel, judges, clerks, attorneys, witnesses, plaintiffs, defendants and the public.
Maintains security and order in courtrooms overseeing courtroom case load and trial proceedings; serves all civil processes issued by the courts, other judicial offices, attorneys in Virginia, and those received from out of state in keeping with Virginia law and Williamsburg-James City County Sheriff’s Office policies.
(Deputy Sheriff II/III) Opens and closes courtrooms; assists and advises junior deputies with more difficult or hazardous situations as instructed; assumes command of the shift/unit in the absence of or at the direction of the Sergeant; ensures that calls for service are answered and dealt with in a timely manner; serves as needed in a specialty area such as Field Training Deputy, or Instructor.
Requirements:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma; Associate’s degree in related field preferred.
Must possess or be able to obtain within 30 days of employment a valid Virginia driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record based on James City County’s criteria.
Must be a citizen of the United States and be at least 21 years of age at time of hire.
Must not have been convicted of, pleaded guilty to, or no contest to a felony or an offense that would be a felony if committed in Virginia; certain crimes involving moral turpitude; any misdemeanor sex offense; domestic assault; or others that cannot be explained to the satisfaction of the Sheriff.
Knowledge of modern methods and practices of court operations, civil service process, applicable federal, state and local laws, and ordinances; principles and processes for providing customer service including setting and meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Skill in use of computer software, especially Microsoft Office Suite.
Click here for full job description. Accepting applications until the position is filled. Cover letters and resumes may also be attached, but a fully completed application is required for your application to be considered. Only online applications to our website will be considered. To apply, please visit the James City County Career Center at https://jobs.jamescitycountyva.gov
$48,903 / year or higher DOQ + Full-Time County Benefits . James City County’s Sheriff’s Office seeks an individual to perform responsible work enforcing courtroom and courthouse security and serving civil process in James City County and the City of Williamsburg according to established Williamsburg-James City County Sheriff’s Office procedures under varying degrees of supervision. There are three levels of Deputy Sheriff distinguished by the level of work performed and the qualifications of the employee.
Deputy Sheriff I – $48,903 or higher DOQ Deputy Sheriff II – $52,339 or higher DOQ Deputy Sheriff III - $56,036 or higher DOQ Responsibilities:
Observes, checks, monitors, and controls the movement of all individuals entering the courthouse to ensure the security and safety of all court personnel, judges, clerks, attorneys, witnesses, plaintiffs, defendants and the public.
Maintains security and order in courtrooms overseeing courtroom case load and trial proceedings; serves all civil processes issued by the courts, other judicial offices, attorneys in Virginia, and those received from out of state in keeping with Virginia law and Williamsburg-James City County Sheriff’s Office policies.
(Deputy Sheriff II/III) Opens and closes courtrooms; assists and advises junior deputies with more difficult or hazardous situations as instructed; assumes command of the shift/unit in the absence of or at the direction of the Sergeant; ensures that calls for service are answered and dealt with in a timely manner; serves as needed in a specialty area such as Field Training Deputy, or Instructor.
Requirements:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma; Associate’s degree in related field preferred.
Must possess or be able to obtain within 30 days of employment a valid Virginia driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record based on James City County’s criteria.
Must be a citizen of the United States and be at least 21 years of age at time of hire.
Must not have been convicted of, pleaded guilty to, or no contest to a felony or an offense that would be a felony if committed in Virginia; certain crimes involving moral turpitude; any misdemeanor sex offense; domestic assault; or others that cannot be explained to the satisfaction of the Sheriff.
Knowledge of modern methods and practices of court operations, civil service process, applicable federal, state and local laws, and ordinances; principles and processes for providing customer service including setting and meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Skill in use of computer software, especially Microsoft Office Suite.
Click here for full job description. Accepting applications until the position is filled. Cover letters and resumes may also be attached, but a fully completed application i s required for your application to be considered.
Only online applications to our website will be considered. To apply, please visit the James City County Career Center at https://jobs.jamescitycountyva.gov
Aug 11, 2023
Full time
$48,903 / year or higher DOQ + Full-Time County Benefits . James City County’s Sheriff’s Office seeks an individual to perform responsible work enforcing courtroom and courthouse security and serving civil process in James City County and the City of Williamsburg according to established Williamsburg-James City County Sheriff’s Office procedures under varying degrees of supervision. There are three levels of Deputy Sheriff distinguished by the level of work performed and the qualifications of the employee.
Deputy Sheriff I – $48,903 or higher DOQ Deputy Sheriff II – $52,339 or higher DOQ Deputy Sheriff III - $56,036 or higher DOQ Responsibilities:
Observes, checks, monitors, and controls the movement of all individuals entering the courthouse to ensure the security and safety of all court personnel, judges, clerks, attorneys, witnesses, plaintiffs, defendants and the public.
Maintains security and order in courtrooms overseeing courtroom case load and trial proceedings; serves all civil processes issued by the courts, other judicial offices, attorneys in Virginia, and those received from out of state in keeping with Virginia law and Williamsburg-James City County Sheriff’s Office policies.
(Deputy Sheriff II/III) Opens and closes courtrooms; assists and advises junior deputies with more difficult or hazardous situations as instructed; assumes command of the shift/unit in the absence of or at the direction of the Sergeant; ensures that calls for service are answered and dealt with in a timely manner; serves as needed in a specialty area such as Field Training Deputy, or Instructor.
Requirements:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma; Associate’s degree in related field preferred.
Must possess or be able to obtain within 30 days of employment a valid Virginia driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record based on James City County’s criteria.
Must be a citizen of the United States and be at least 21 years of age at time of hire.
Must not have been convicted of, pleaded guilty to, or no contest to a felony or an offense that would be a felony if committed in Virginia; certain crimes involving moral turpitude; any misdemeanor sex offense; domestic assault; or others that cannot be explained to the satisfaction of the Sheriff.
Knowledge of modern methods and practices of court operations, civil service process, applicable federal, state and local laws, and ordinances; principles and processes for providing customer service including setting and meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Skill in use of computer software, especially Microsoft Office Suite.
Click here for full job description. Accepting applications until the position is filled. Cover letters and resumes may also be attached, but a fully completed application i s required for your application to be considered.
Only online applications to our website will be considered. To apply, please visit the James City County Career Center at https://jobs.jamescitycountyva.gov