Victim Advocate - G117 District Attorney's Office

Victim Advocate - G117 District Attorneys Office

Salary

$18.44 Hourly

Location

Columbus Consolidated Government, 100 10th Street, Columbus, GA

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

2026-00000506

Department

Superior Court

Division

Victim Advocate Program

Opening Date

08/26/2026

Closing Date

9/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Major Duties and Responsibilities

This position is responsible for assisting victims and witnesses of crime in understanding and navigating the criminal justice process.

• Establishes contact with victims and witness of crimes; shares information about the program; collects personal contact information.
• Advocates for and provides support and encouragement to victims, in courtroom, at home, in hospital, at funerals.
• Corresponds with jail, Department of Corrections and Pardon & Parole Board to obtain information about status of defendants; provides victims with information.
• Assists victims and witnesses in making transportation, travel, and hotel arrangements to attend court.
• Refers victims to other social service agencies and programs as appropriate; serves as liaison between victims and other agencies.
• Attends court hearings, Grand Jury, bond hearings, guilty please, trial hearings, and arraignments; acts as liaison between prosecutors and victims/witnesses to provide support and share information and status.
• Travels with victims to Pardon & Parole Board early release hearings; assists victims in writing protest letters against parole or early releases; prepares Notification Letters for Pardon of Parole and Department of Corrections to ensure victims are notified of an inmate's release.
• Requests medical releases for the District Attorney's Office to obtain information on the victim's injuries for trial and for use in preparing Victim Compensation Claims.
• Compiles and submits victim compensation claim to the Georgia Crime Compensation Program.
• Prepares and monitors budget for office expenditures.
• Attends victim meetings and training programs of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council.
• Orders and maintains all office supplies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the criminal justice system and legal terminology.
• Knowledge of victim compensation programs and available resources.
• Knowledge of state court practices and procedures.
• Skill in basic accounting.
• Skill in operating such office equipment as a computer and related software, calculator, fax machine, and telephone.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.

Minimum Educational and Training Requirements

Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of specialized training in the occupational field, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education. Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.

Physical Requirements

The work is typically performed while sitting, standing, or stooping. The employee must occasionally lift light objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

• Feeling - perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips.
• Grasping - applying pressure to object with fingers, palm.
• Handling - picking, holding, or working with whole hand.
• Hearing 1 - perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.
• Hearing 2 - receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound.
• Lifting - raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back.
• Manual Dexterity - picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.
• Mental Acuity - ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.
• Repetitive Motion - substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers.
• Speaking - expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.
• Standing - for sustained periods of time.
• Stooping - bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back.
• Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word.
• Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading.
• Visual Acuity 4 - operate motor vehicles/heavy equipment.
• Walking - on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site.

The work is typically performed in an office and courtroom. The employee may be outdoors or be exposed to noise and contagious or infectious diseases.

The Columbus Consolidated Government is proud to offer an exceptional compensation and benefits package. Benefits include the following:

• Low-cost Medical Insurance
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Credit Union
• Direct Deposit
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• PERK Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Supplemental Retirement Plan
• Free and Discounted Services
• Employee Assistance Program

Take advantage of these free and discounted City Services offered to all City Employees.

• Discounted Movie Tickets
• Free Notary Services
• Ride a Metra Bus for Free
• Free Mulch
• Free Fire/Safety Home Inspection
• Drivers Training for Employee Dependents
• Oxbow/Bull Creek Golf Course discounts
• River Center Discounts
• Cell Phone Carrier Discounts

Retirement Plan

The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a defined benefit retirement plan to eligible employees who work in General Government and in Public Safety. Employees in the pension plan must meet both age and years of service requirements to qualify for retirement. The current vesting period is ten years, and the current pension contribution rate is 8% of your gross salary.

Supplemental Retirement Plan

The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a Deferred Compensation Plan or supplemental retirement plan that is tax deferred. This plan allows employees to contribute a portion of their salary, before federal and state taxes, to a retirement account. Your compensation is more than a paycheck, it allows you to plan for your financial future as well.

01

Do you possess a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

02

Which best describes your level of education? (You will be asked to provide documentation)

• No High School Diploma
• GED
• High School Diploma
• Technical College
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorates Degree

03

Describe any work experience that you may have involving the processing of documents related to the Criminal Justice System in Local, State or Federal agencies.

04

Do you have any work experience with court procedures and civil processes?

• Yes
• No

05

List any work experience that you may have with court procedures, rules/regulations to include any civil processes.

06

List any experience that you may have regarding local, state, or federal laws.

07

Describe any work or volunteer experience that you may have related to providing services to crime victims.

08

Are you aware of the Georgia Crime Victims Bill of Rights?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you have any special training or certifications that pertain to providing services to crime victims?

• Yes
• No

10

How many years of experience do you possess working in a social services or criminal justice related field?

• None
• 0 - 1 year
• 1 - 3 years
• 3 - 5 years
• 5 or more years

Required Question

Employer Columbus Consolidated Government

Address City Hall

1111 1st Avenue

Columbus, Georgia, 31901

Phone 706-225-4059

Website http://www.columbusga.gov/HR