What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crime Victim Advocate 1 position at Pierce County?
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
The Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is looking for an experienced and highly motivated Crime Victim Advocate to join our office.
The work of a Crime Victim Advocate involves providing professional criminal justice services to victims and their families, working with difficult or complex situations involving victims, and providing a higher level of support to deputy prosecuting attorneys in complicated cases.
Why It's a Great Department:
The Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is committed to the recruitment, hiring, retention, and promotion of a diverse staff. Our commitment to diversity creates a strong and collegial office that promotes respect for the community we serve.
Our Department takes great pride in the collegial environment we have created. We are supportive of one another, highly competent, and thrive on the collective teamwork of those who work in our office. We have high standards in our work product and for the support we provide.
Learn more about the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office here.
How to be Successful in the Role:
We are looking for an experienced Crime Victim Advocate who exercises independent judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness. As someone who works well under pressure and tight timelines, work in this role involves decisions with serious consequences and requires an intimate familiarity with the structure and dynamics of the criminal justice system and victim rights, as well as the values and attitudes of the community.
Your Future in this Role:
Given the depth and breadth of your work and exposure to various divisions, this position offers a great foundation for future positions. Learning and development opportunities exist not only within this position but also within the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and Pierce County.
Core Daily Responsibilities:
- Interviews and counsels victims, assesses needs, responds to crisis situations, provides resources, and makes referrals to community agencies.
- Assists victims in developing short and long term plans to deal with their victimization.
- Orients victims to the criminal justice system. Works with deputy prosecuting attorneys in responding to victim questions about the legal process and procedures in the criminal justice system. Gives ongoing case status information. Explains victim rights.
- Provides emotional support and crisis intervention to victims during trials and court hearings, and assists them with victimization issues. Helps victims to prepare oral and written impact statements to the court.
- Works closely with deputy prosecuting attorneys to assist victims or witnesses subpoenaed into court with diverse concerns, including emotional issues and the need for additional law enforcement protection.
This announcement is not intended to reflect all duties to be performed by our next team member, but shall present a descriptive list of the range of duties that may be performed. To view the complete classification, click here.
- Additional education or experience may substitute for the recruiting requirements.
- Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in sociology, psychology, or related criminal justice field.
- Two or more years of experience in criminal justice or social casework.
As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed on a case-by-case basis and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.
How to Apply:
- Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting “APPLY” above or visiting www.piercecountywa.gov/jobs.
- If you have questions about this opportunity, email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov and include the job number and title.
- Individuals who need accommodation in the application or interview process may contact Human Resources at (253) 798-7480 at least two days prior to the need.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.
Our Recruitment Practices:
This is a competitive and meritorious selection process. Pierce County applications are reviewed by human hiring staff in accordance with the qualifications listed for the position. Pierce County understands applicants may use AI tools when preparing application materials. We recognize these tools can make the process easier; however, we ask that everything you submit genuinely reflects your own experience, skills, knowledge, and writing style.
During the interview process, you may be asked to demonstrate your skills, including writing and subject knowledge, and to speak to your experience in your own voice. Applicants should be prepared to respond to interview questions without relying on AI-generated responses or reading prepared answers from a screen. Any misrepresentation may result in disqualification or separation.
Applicants whose qualifications most closely align with the County’s needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status typically occurs within two to three weeks after the closing date. Some applicants may receive short notice to participate in additional selection steps, which may include assessments, phone screens, or interviews.
Upon offer, compensation is based on a range of job-related factors, including the requirements of the role, your skills and experience, and internal pay equity.
Our Welcoming Workplace Commitment:
Pierce County is committed to fostering a Welcoming Workplace where employees are supported, respected, and able to thrive. We believe a strong public workforce is representative of the community it serves and that fair and just access to opportunity strengthens public service.
Guided by the County Executive’s Forward Together mission, Pierce County works to build communities that are safe, welcoming, and connected. This same commitment shapes how we recruit, develop, and retain our employees. County employees make a direct and visible impact in the lives of residents every day, and we invite you to join us in helping keep Pierce County a place people are proud to call home.
Salary : $36 - $46