Victim Advocate - Temporary Assignment

Description

The Broomfield Police Department is in search of a Victim Advocate to serve in a temporary assignment, April-August 2026 (five months).

The Victim Advocate provides essential advocacy and support to victims and witnesses of crime while navigating the criminal justice process. In this position, you will work collaboratively across agencies to deliver holistic, mandated services while fostering an innovative and resilient team culture.

CCOB Mission Statement

As dedicated stewards of Broomfield, our community-focused team delivers meaningful and impactful services and support.

Why Broomfield?

Salary Range: $30.94 - $42.89/hour

Free Recreation Center Pass (Gym & Pool)

Paid Sick Leave

Starting pay is determined based on years of relevant experience, with applicants with little to no experience in victim advocacy roles being eligible for the starting amount listed above.

Lateral Applicants - Broomfield Police Department is eager to be a part of your career in public safety! BPD will pay year-for-year for your experience in security roles according to our Step Plan (that’s right, our Step Plan is not just for Officers!).

Essential Required Tasks/Examples Of Duties

• Provides crisis intervention and assistance to victims of crime and survivors of victims in order to help them regain physical and mental well-being by means of immediate crisis intervention, advocacy, and community referrals.
• Assists in preparing and maintaining lists of community resources and makes referrals to these resources as necessary.
• Works closely as a liaison with the District Attorney’s Office in coordination with their victims’ assistance programs.
• Assists with filing and statistical systems to ensure that victim and assistance information is available for periodic reports of accomplishments.
• Maintains confidentiality of information consistent with applicable federal, state, and city/county rules and regulations.
• Takes proper safety precautions, anticipates unsafe circumstances, and acts accordingly to prevent accidents.
• Attends meetings, workshops, and conferences as necessary for the maintenance of effective services.
• Assists volunteers in performing duties when required.
• Follows department policies and procedures.
• Operates a motor vehicle and personal computer.
• Uses all provided safety equipment.
  
  

Necessary Applicant Traits

• Working knowledge of the criminal justice system, statutorily mandated crime victims rights, law enforcement and courts, as well as the principles as objectives of a Victim Services Unit.
• Ability to exercise judgment in disseminating information and handling sensitive matters as dictated by CJIS and CORA.
• Ability to understand and respond to victim and witness needs.
• Ability to work with a variety of people as well as culturally diverse populations.
• Maintains current Colorado Drivers License and clean driving record.
• Ability to exercise considerable initiative and sound judgment with limited supervision in a variety of situations.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency officials, employees, the public, and other law enforcement/community-based agencies.
• Ability to organize tasks and working environments to maximize efficiency.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Training -
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in social sciences, psychology, criminal justice, or a closely related field is preferred.
• Experience –
• 1 year experience in the victim services or similar professional experience in the human services field, including experience working with victims and witnesses of crime or traumatic incidents, the criminal justice system, and statutorily mandated rights of crime victims required.
• Bilingual (Spanish) is preferred.
  

Years of related experience may be substituted for required education, however, education cannot be substituted for the necessary work experience. Candidates must meet the minimum required years of work experience.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS - New hires must, as a condition of employment, pass the following pre-offer and post-offer/hire processes: oral board, reference checks, background checks including local police check and sex-offender registry, CVSA or polygraph, pre-psych, medical examination, drug screen, and fingerprint checks through CBI/FBI.

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver’s license and safe driving record for continued employment.
  
  

Working Conditions

• The noise level in the environment is moderate.
• The work schedule is varied, and the employee must be available to work any day of the week including evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime. The employee must be on-call and available to respond to emergencies within 30 minutes with little or no notice.
• Frequently required to sit, talk or hear, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Physical demands are described as sedentary (exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time).
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.
  
  

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01

Are you at least 21 years of age?

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

Please select the highest level of education you have successfully completed.

• N/A
• High School Diploma/GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
  
  

03

How much experience do you have in victim services or a related field? NOTE: Experience must be accounted for in your application.

• None
• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year but less than 2 years
• More than 2 years but less than 3 years
• More than 3 years
  
  

04

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No
  
  

05

Have you received the following judgment on your driver's license: 9 points in the previous 12 months?

• Yes
• No
  
  

06

Have you received the following judgment on your driver's license: 4 moving violations in the previous 24 months regardless of points?

• Yes
• No
  
  

07

Have you received the following judgment on your driver's license: 13 points in the previous 24 months?

• Yes
• No
  
  

08

Have you driven under the influence or while ability impaired within the past two years?

• Yes
• No
  
  

09

I have used marijuana or its derivatives within the previous:

• N/A I have never used marijuana
• 6 months or less
• 6 months but less than 1 year
• 1 year but less than 2 years
• 2 years but less than 3 years
• 3 years but less than 4 years
• 4 years but less than 5 years
• 5 or more years
  
  

10

I Have Used Psilocybin Within The Previous

• N/A I have never used psilocybin
• 6 months or less
• 6 months but less than 1 year
• 1 year but less than 2 years
• 2 years but less than 3 years
• 3 years but less than 4 years
• 4 years but less than 5 years
• more than 5 years
  
  

11

I have used illegal substances other than marijuana and psilocybin within the previous:

• N/A I have never used this type of illegal substance
• 6 months or less
• 6 months but less than 1 year
• 1 year but less than 2 years
• 2 years but less than 3 years
• 3 years but less than 4 years
• 4 years but less than 5 years
• 5 years but less than 6 years
• 6 or more years
  
  

12

Have you ever received a disciplinary action (including log entry, documented written warning, written warning, reprimand, suspension, demotion or any other employment notation or action taken against you)? Or have you ever been placed on inactive status for cause? Please explain in detail each circumstance to include the date, reason for disciplinary action and the outcome. If this does not apply to you please indicate "N/A".

13

This Position Is On a Step Pay Plan. The Steps Range $30.94 - $42.89/hour Depending On Relevant Prior Experience. If Selected, What Are Your Salary Expectations?

14

It is imperative that you accurately complete your application and that full disclosure is made in every category of questions. You may have concerns about the meaning of certain words and what exactly you have to disclose - if you are confused or have any question or doubt about what you are required to disclose, please contact the Human Resources Department at (303) 438-6320 for clarification and direction to ensure your answers are complete. Failure to accurately complete your application, omit information or to disclose false information on your application will result in disqualification from the hiring process. Have you included any and all information in an accurate and truthful manner on your application?

• Yes
• No
  
  

15

If you answered “No” to the question above, you may further elaborate any areas that require clarification here. If you answered “Yes”, please write “N/A”.

• Required Question