Victim Services Specialist II (PROMOTIONAL)

• Serves as a first point of contact to victims of crime who experience trauma and provide education on the complexities of the criminal justice process.

• Provides a continuum of victim support from crisis through investigation and judicial processes within a law enforcement environment.

• Works a high percentage of complex cases.

• Represents the Victim Services Unit and the Louisville Metro Police Department as a liaison to internal and external partners.

• Provides emotional, physical, financial, and practical support to victims of crime.

• Provides access to the criminal justice system and support agencies.

• Maintains case files with documented case notes and services.

• Provides training to police officers, academy personnel, or any other relevant groups.

• Provides public information to various agencies, departments and civilian groups as requested to enhance the public's awareness of the services afforded by the Victim Services Unit.

• Acts as a liaison between victims, police officers/detectives, county attorneys, county victim advocates, commonwealth attorneys, commonwealth victim advocates, and community-based agencies.

• Reviews new cases, identify victim needs, develop a plan to address identified needs, and maintain accurate, confidential records and case management reports.

• Maintains contact and communication with victims and witnesses during the investigation, prosecution, and judicial proceedings.

• Provides notifications of investigative activity or case development as needed, as well as information regarding the status of criminal and civil court cases.

• Provides court accompaniment to crime victims and witnesses for some civil and criminal proceedings.

• Responds to call-outs to crime scenes (including evenings, weekends, and holidays) or other locations to provide crisis intervention, support, and advocacy services.

• Coordinates procedures for police notification of witnesses and victims participating in the judicial process; ensure effective exchange of information, as necessary.

• Assists the Victim Services Supervisors in training new employees assigned to the Victim Services Unit.

• Assists the supervision team by providing timely information and statistical data in support of the maintenance, growth, and expansion of the Victim Services Unit.

• Performs related work as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, or a Related field.
• Three years of social services, counseling, or victim advocacy experience.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
  

• Must not have been convicted of a felony.
  Misdemeanor convictions will be considered on an individual basis.
  Must submit to a pre-employment drug screening.
  Must submit to a pre-employment polygraph test.
  Must provide one's own source of transportation.
  Must work a varied schedule.
  Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

• Applicants who have illegally bought or used marijuana, including medicinal cannabis, within six months of application will be disqualified.

• Applicants who have illegally sold marijuana, including medicinal cannabis, within one year of application will be disqualified.

• Applicants who have illegally bought, sold, or used any controlled substance or narcotic drug, other than marijuana, without a prescription within six years of application will be disqualified.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

UNAVOIDABLE HAZARDS (WORK ENVIRONMENT)
 Involves routine and frequent exposure to:

• Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.
• Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.
• Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife.
• Vibration; Fumes and/or noxious odors.
• Traffic; Moving machinery.
• Electrical shock; Heights.
• Radiation; Disease/pathogens.
• Toxic/caustic chemicals; Explosives; Violence.
• Exposure to bodily fluids.
• Other extreme hazards not listed above.