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Victim Specialist – On-Scene Advocates’ Coordinator

Boulder County Sheriff's Office
Boulder, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 12/4/2025 CLOSED ON 12/22/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Victim Specialist – On-Scene Advocates’ Coordinator position at Boulder County Sheriff's Office?

Salary

$67,068.00 - $81,828.00 Annually

Location

Boulder, CO

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

SH2025-046

Department

Sheriffs Office

Division

SHE Operations

Opening Date

12/04/2025

Closing Date

12/14/2025 6:00 PM Mountain

FLSA

Exempt

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Description

On-Scene Volunteer Advocates’ Coordinator (VC1)

Victim Specialist – On-Scene Advocates’ Coordinator

2026 Hiring Range:

Monthly: $5,589 - $6,819

Annually: $67,068 - $81,834

2026 Salary Range:

Monthly: $5,589 - $8,050

Annually: $67,068 - $96,600

Position Summary:

The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office’s (BCSO) Community Assistance Program through our Victim Assistance team provides service to victims of serious personal crimes or traumatic incidents by having trained volunteers respond to the victims, either immediately on-scene, or as quickly as possible after a crime or critical incident occurs. The work is accomplished by a team of volunteer victim advocates working on-call to provide immediate response and another team providing outreach to victims. The On-Scene Volunteer Advocates’ Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the on call schedule, managing the administrative tasks of the On-Scene volunteers service at BCSO, supervising the On-Scene Volunteer Advocates’ responses to crimes scenes during regular business hours, sharing the afterhours & holiday on-call supervisor duty with the other Victim Assistance staff, responding to scenes when necessary, and monitoring crime reports from the BCSO, Lafayette PD, and Louisville PD to provide outreach to victims who have not been served by the on-call on-scene volunteer advocates. The On-Scene Volunteer Advocates’ Coordinator shares responsibility for recruiting, vetting, and training all volunteer advocates with the program director and the other Victim Assistance Team staff. The On-Scene Volunteer Advocates’ Coordinator supervises around 30 volunteers advocates who contact victims of crime to provide information about their rights under the Colorado Victims’ Rights Act, provides crisis intervention, community resources, and referrals.

This position requires a 40-hour work week with the ability to be flexible, working some evenings and weekend hours. This position also responds to Critical Events and may require presence in off hours. This position reports directly to the Programs’ Director.

New employees receive an 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month.

Boulder County is a family-friendly workplace dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

PLEASE NOTE: When submitting your application be sure to include all relevant education and experience, as applications are screened based on the qualifications listed in this position announcement. Applications that do not appear to meet minimum qualifications, as outlined below, will not be considered. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completed applications.

Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your cover letter and resume will then be accessible to the hiring team.

Examples of Duties

  • Supervises 30 volunteer victim advocates in their on-scene activities, i.e., trauma informed crisis response to victims of crime.
  • Provides direct services to victims of crime and traumatic events, which includes but not limited to, crisis intervention, emotional support, victim rights information, education on criminal justice system, connection to community resources, and short-term case management.
  • Provides both trauma informed and victim-centered approaches when working with the victims of crime and traumatic events.
  • Responds directly to incidents, as necessary, when paged by law enforcement.
  • Understands, upholds, and assists in the education of victim rights per statutory and constitutional law.
  • Schedules the Volunteer Advocates for their monthly on-call shifts and maintains the On-Call/On-Scene monthly calendar.
  • Records and maintains data for statistical purposes.
  • Develop and maintain working relationships with key contacts within the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office, Lafayette PD, Louisville PD, and other agencies and service providers in the County to care for victims of crime.
  • Maintains and updates the programs On-Scene community resource folders.
  • Attends meetings, workshops, trainings, conferences as assigned to maintain ongoing knowledge of laws and resources.
  • Participate, along with the program director & staff, in recruiting activates, interviews, and the selection of volunteer advocates hired in the Victim Assistance Program and then the certification training of new Volunteer Victim Advocates.
  • Directly supervises, completes administrative tasks, and supports the On-Scene Volunteers including a minimum of two individuals in office meetings each year with each On-Scene Volunteer Advocate.
  • Carries a pager and supervises the On-Scene Volunteer Advocatess during normal business hours and participates on a rotating 7-day cycle of afterhours On Call Supervisor.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Knowledge of the Colorado Victims’ Rights Act and Amendments, victim assistance, and the criminal justice system.
  • Skills in crisis interventions and a working knowledge of trauma informed crisis response.
  • Ability to understand and relate to diverse populations.
  • Working knowledge of the principles and practices of volunteer management.
  • Verbal & written communication skills
  • Organizational skills with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and balance the workload.
  • Technology – entering data, using spreadsheets, Microsoft including TEAMS
  • Ability to work effectively with other employees and the public while being compassionate & empathetic, and nonjudgemental & non-bias.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, social work, or related field
  • Two years of professional experience in related human services field or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Must possess a valid Colorado driver’s license and proof of a clean driving record
  • Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check and a polygraph examination

Bilingual English/Spanish candidates preferred.

Supplemental Information

Physical Requirements: Primarily sedentary physical work requiring ability to lift a maximum of 40 pounds; occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing; frequent hand/eye coordination to operate computer keyboard and office equipment; vision for reading, recording and interpreting information; speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and members of the public.

From "Dictionary of Occupational Titles", U.S. Dept. of Labor:

Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time.

Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time.

As Well As Offering Competitive Pay And a Caring Work Environment, Boulder County Offers Employees An Array Of Benefits. For All FTE And Term Employees, We Provide:

  • Outstanding options of comprehensive health plans that include vision and dental coverage. Information can be found HERE.
  • Additional Benefits can be found HERE. (Download PDF reader)
    • Including:
      • Family-forming benefits- infertility treatment, adoption and surrogacy reimbursements
      • 12 weeks Paid Caregiver leave
      • Breast feeding friendly-work environment
      • Sick child care, an infants-at-work policy
      • Access to LifeMart discount hub, including discounts on childcare centers, event tickets, travel and more!
      • Access to a nationally-recognized wellness program
      • Employee Assistance Program
      • PERA 401k
      • Social Security retirement plans
      • Additional Life and Disability Insurance
      • Critical Illness and Accidental Insurance
      • County-paid tuition assistance
      • Eligible for PSLF- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
      • Free EcoPass
      • Hospital Indemnity
      • ID Theft Protection
      • Pet Insurance
      • 8 Hours of Paid Public Service Leave
  • Generous paid time off
    • Holidays
      • New Year's Day January 1
      • Martin Luther King's Birthday January
      • Presidents' Day February
      • Memorial Day May
      • Juneteenth June 19
      • Independence Day July 4
      • Labor Day September
      • Indigenous People's Day
      • General Election Day November (first Tuesday after the first Monday, even years)
      • Veterans' Day November 11
      • Thanksgiving Day November
      • Friday after Thanksgiving*
      • Christmas Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week)
      • Christmas Day December 25
      • New Year’s Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week)
    • Vacation**
      • 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire
      • Eight hours of vacation per month for the first year of continuous service, then accrue twelve hours of vacation per month after the first year of continuous service.
    • Medical**
      • Eight hours of medical leave for each month employed.
  • PERA- The County and all employees pay into both Social Security and PERA
    • Employer contribution to Social Security: 7.65% of salary
    • Employer contribution to PERA (Local Government Division- most county employees: 14.76%
    • The District Attorney’s Office observe Francis Xavier Cabrini Day on the first Monday in October and omit the Friday after Thanksgiving
    • Vacation and Medical leave are based off of full time FTE accruals. Part-time FTE/term employees accrue leave based on the percentage of time they work.

    01

    It Is Important That You Answer All Questions Below Pertaining To Previous Life And Employment History Truthfully, Even If Previous Experiences Are Not Always Favorable. Please Indicate That You Understand The Following- I Understand That In Order For My Application To Be Considered And For Me Advance Through The Hiring Process, I Must Answer The Following Questions Truthfully. Any Discrepancies Between The Information That I Provide On My Application And Future Testing For This Position May Disqualify Me From The Hiring Process:

    • Yes
    • No

    02

    Please list any and all aliases, maiden name, nicknames, other name changes.

    03

    List all residences in the last 10 years, beginning with your most recent address, including county of resident. List dates resided at each residence.

    04

    I acknowledge that in order to be considered for a position with the Boulder County Sheriff's Office I must list all places of employment for the last 15 years.

    • Yes
    • No

    05

    Have you ever been discharged (fired), asked to resign, furloughed, or put on inactive status for cause, or subjected to disciplinary action while employed? If so, state place of employment and circumstances.

    06

    Have you worked for the Boulder County Sheriff's Office previously? If so, state dates employed, position, and supervisor.

    07

    Have you served in the United States Armed Forces?

    • Yes
    • No

    08

    If YES to Military service, were you ever disciplined, arrested, or court marshaled? If so, please explain.

    09

    Are you now or have you ever been a member of any organization, association, movement, or group which advocates the overthrow of our constitutional form of government, or which has adopted the policy of advocating or approving the commission of acts of force or violence or which seeks to alter the form of government of the United States by unconstitutional means?

    • Yes
    • No

    10

    Are you now or have you even been a member of or associated with a group or organization that engages in illegal activities; and/or are you now or have you ever been associated with a group that advocates or engages in hatred, hostility, or violence towards people of a different race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age, or other protected categories?

    11

    Do you have any tattoos/scars/marks anywhere on your body that are associated with a group that advocates or engages in hatred, hostility, or violence towards people of a different race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age, or other protected category?

    12

    Litigation Information: Have you ever been the plaintiff of, or named in civil litigation, or received notice of claim or intent to be sued? If yes, please explain.

    13

    Please tell us about any prior drug usage (including marijuana and psilocybin mushrooms)- drugs used, how often, approximate last time used for each. Sharing this information will not preclude you from employment, however, it is information we need to evaluate your honesty and integrity as part of the hiring process.

    14

    Driver's License: List all states where you have been licensed to operate a motor vehicle. LIST YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE NUMBER.

    15

    Traffic summons/tickets: List any traffic tickets/summons or accidents, indicated date (to the best of your knowledge), Police or Military Agency, Location, and Disposition.

    16

    Criminal Offense Information: List any occurrence for which you were arrested, and/or detained by police, regardless of formality and punishment. List occurrences as an adult and as a juvenile. If none, list N/A

    17

    List any friends, relatives, or acquaintances employed by Boulder County Sheriff's Office and their relationship to you.

    18

    Were you referred to this position by a current BCSO employee, volunteer, or employee who is contracted to work for the BCSO? If so, what is their name?

    19

    Have you previously applied with the Boulder County Sheriff's Office? If yes, state for which position(s) applied and dates.

    20

    Do you have active applications with other law enforcement agencies? If yes, list agency, date, position applied for, and status (if known).

    21

    Why are you seeking employment with the Boulder County Sheriff's Office and why do you feel qualified for the position for which you have applied?

    22

    Notwithstanding the provisions of Colorado Constitutional Amendment 20, Medical Marijuana, and Amendment 64 legalizing the limited use of marijuana, or Colorado Revised Statute 12-170-103 (the use of "natural medicines," also known as psilocybin mushrooms, the use or non-duty related possession of marijuana or "natural medicines" (psilocybin mushrooms) by a Sheriff's Office employee is a violation of federal law, and is prohibited by policy. Do you agree that while employed for the Boulder County Sheriff, you will not partake of any marijuana related products containing THC or "natural medicines" (i.e. Psilocybin mushrooms)?

    • Yes
    • No

    23

    List all high schools attended, dates attended and school address.

    24

    AUTHORIZATION FOR RELEASE OF INFORMATION: I hereby authorize the release of all information and records concerning myself to any agent of the Boulder County Sheriff's Office. The intent of this authorization is to give my consent for complete disclosure of information regarding my background, reputation, and character. This includes, but is not limited to: Records of educational institutions; military records; employment and pre-employment records; training records; financial or credit records; complaints or grievances filed by or against me; records of investigation, complaint, arrest, trial and/or convictions for alleged or actual violations of law; the results of polygraph examinations; records of civil complaints made by or against me; and verbal or written statements by any person; however personal or confidential they may appear to be. I respectfully request and direct you to release all such information upon the request of any representative of the Boulder County Sheriff's Office, regardless of any agreement to the contrary I may have previously made with you. I understand that the above information is for use by the Boulder County Sheriff's Office in conducting a background investigation to determine my suitability for employment, and will be kept confidential. I understand that all materials obtained become the property of the Boulder County Sheriff's Office and will not be released to me. In the event my application is disapproved, the specific reason therefore cannot be revealed to me. I understand that I have rights guaranteed by law to privacy with regards to the disclosure and access of records of information concerning me, and I voluntarily, knowingly, and willingly waive those rights with the understanding that information furnished will be used by the Boulder County Sheriff's Office in conjunction with employment procedures. For and in consideration of the acceptance and processing of my application for employment, I agree to hold the Boulder County Sheriff's Office, its agents, and employees harmless from any and all claims and liability associated with my application for employment or in any way connected with the decision whether or not to employ me with the Boulder County Sheriff's Office. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless any person or organization, and their agents and employees, to whom this request is presented, from and against all claims, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees, arising out of or by reason of complying with this request. A photocopy, fax, scanned, or electronic version of this release form will be valid as an original hereof, even though said photocopy does not contain my original signature. APPLICANT: Type your full name in the space provided. By doing so, you acknowledge that your typed name constitutes and electronic signature, which holds the same force as an original signature.

    25

    I affirm that the information contained in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that withholding pertinent information or purposely falsifying information will be cause for refusing further consideration of my application. I also acknowledge that by submitting my application I am giving the Boulder County Sheriff's Office permission to investigate my background, including criminal history. I understand that my date of birth may be required to accurately conduct a criminal background investigation.

    • Yes
    • No

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    Employer Boulder County

    Address 2025 14th Street

    Boulder, Colorado, 80302

    Phone 303-441-3525

    Website http://www.bouldercounty.org

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