Dawson County District Attorney -- Victim Witness Advocate
DAWSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Internal/External Posting
Job Title: Victim Witness Advocate
Department: Dawson County District Attorney
Salary: $39,284.00 - $60,812.00 Annually
Status: Full-Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL 5 PM FEBRUARY 21, 2020
Job Summary:
Assists victims and witnesses of crimes through the complexities of the criminal justice system ensuring the victims of crime are apprised of the rights afforded them under the Georgia Constitution and Crime Victim’s Bill of Rights. The victim witness advocate also provides administrative work in support of the prosecution of all criminal cases assigned to the District Attorney’s Office.
Job Requirements:
The preferred applicant must have a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Criminology, Criminal Justice or other related field from an accredited four-year college or university. Applicant must have sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the essential duties of the position usually associated with case management, crisis intervention or counseling, and two to four years of experience in related job duties. Employee must have knowledge the criminal justice system; the Georgia Constitution and statutory Crime Victim’s Bill of Rights. Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office (in particular Word and Excel), Microsoft Exchange, and Microsoft Outlook; ICON (Clerk of Superior Court’s Electronic Filing Software); Tracker (District Attorney’s Office Electronic File Management Software). Employee must possess good oral and written communication skills, and good organization skills. Selected applicant must possess a valid Georgia driver license and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR), and must pass a background check and pre-employment drug screening.
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Applications are available in the County Administration office and here. Applications may be mailed or delivered to the Dawson County District Attorney’s Office, Attn: Katie Strayhorn, 25 Justice Way, Suite 3321, Dawsonville, GA 30534; Monday through Friday 8AM-5PM, or emailed to katie.strayhorn@hallcounty.org and kframe@hallcounty.org. All applications submitted are subject to public disclosure under the Georgia Open Records Act.
Dawson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Work Place.
