Victim/Witness Coordinator

The City of Takoma Park Police Department includes approximately 40 sworn officers and 30 civilians, that are as diverse as the community we serve. We strive each day to provide excellent service and a high level of responsiveness to our residents and everyone with whom we work. We are currently seeking a full-time Victim Witness Coordinator to provide timely support, advocacy, accompaniment, information and referral to crime victims and witnesses so that they understand the criminal justice system and are aware of services. Successful performance contributes to the efficient and effective delivery of services to the victim of crimes and helps with investigation and prosecution.

Typical Duties include:

• Contacting victims via phone, mail, email or in person as soon as possible after an incident in order to ascertain immediate needs, providing crisis intervention if necessary, providing support and information related to their rights and police and investigative procedures, coordinating referrals to other agencies for additional services as needed;

• Conferring with detectives and officers in order to provide information to victims regarding ongoing investigations;

• Accompanying victims to court proceedings;

• Advocating on behalf of victims with department personnel, state and county agencies, and criminal justice agencies;

• Collecting evidence from officers in domestic violence cases for the State's Attorney's Office;

• Training and updating personnel on victim-related issues;

• Responding to crime scenes to assist with translation or to provide support to victims, witnesses or family members; assisting detectives with victim interviews;

• Drafting, updating, and translating correspondence and victim-related brochures and fact sheets;

• Assisting with organization and staffing of informational tables at community events;

• Ordering office and evidence collection supplies for the Criminal Investigation Division;

• Maintaining a court subpoena calendar for officers;

• Relaying information to the State's Attorney's Office when a conflict or issue(s) exist in a case;

• Performing related duties.

This position is subject to membership within the AFSCME Collective Bargaining Unit. 

The salary for this position is graded between $67,043.50 and $78,972.82 and will be offered at a level consistent with the experience and qualifications of the candidate.

We offer a highly competitive benefits package, including 100% paid premiums of medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee only coverage, and 80% paid premiums for dependent benefit coverage. 

A first review of resumes is expected to begin on April 20, 2026, but the position will remain open until filled.

Salary : $67,044 - $78,973