Victim Advocate - Grant Funded Position

Victim Advocate - Grant Funded Position

Salary

$26.72 - $32.08 Hourly

Location

Police Department - City of Colorado Springs, CO

Job Type

Special

Job Number

18403

Division

Colorado Springs Police Department

Department

Police Grants

Opening Date

08/26/2026

Closing Date

9/9/2026 4:00 PM Mountain

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description / Position Overview

About the Job: As a Victim Advocate, you will provide direct services to victims and witnesses encountered by CSPD (Colorado Springs Police Department). You will coordinate crisis intervention for victims of crimes, assess the needs of the victims and witnesses, determine the assistance needed, and provide referral support and follow-up.

This special (at-will) position is grant-funded, and renewal of the grant is anticipated, though continued grant funding cannot be guaranteed.

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As a Victim Advocate, you will:

• Provide immediate on-call crisis intervention and emotional support to crime victims as needed on a 24-hour basis
• Review case reports to identify crime victims and contact the victims to offer services
• Provide high quality and comprehensive follow-up support services for crime victims
• Coordinate the provision of services with other criminal justice and community-based service programs to facilitate a seamless transition for victims
• Ensure that victims are aware of their rights under the Colorado Victim Rights Act
• Assist victims in applying for crime victim compensation, when applicable
• Provide information and referrals on resources to crime victims for long-term assistance
• Assist with informing victims of the status of their case through the initial phases of the investigation, including the filing of the case by the District Attorneys Office or when a final decision is made by CSPD not to file charges
• Maintain data on victim contacts for tracking and grant reporting purposes
• Assist with grant applications and reports

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Colorado Crime Victim Rights Act and the criminal justice system
• Community resources for crime victims
• Modern office procedures and equipment, including computers and supporting software (especially Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook)
• Proper English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Internet usage
• Strong crisis intervention and teamwork skills
• Conduct field work and provide direct, in-person crisis intervention services to victims of violent crime
• Communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing
• Establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships with co-workers and with internal and external partners
• Cope with emotional and stressful situations and make sound decisions
• Drive government vehicle at night and during inclement weather

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Position requires working on a rotating on-call basis for after hours and weekend callouts.

Work is performed primarily in an office environment with travel to crime scenes and possible exposure to unpleasant crime scene conditions and inclement weather.

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a related field; preferably criminal justice, behavioral science or social science.
• One year of full-time, professional experience in a related field.; preferably working with victims of a violent crime, including crisis intervention experience or specialized training from a law enforcement agency in victim advocacy
• Possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain a valid, non-probationary Colorado drivers license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges

Education and Experience Equivalency: One year of relevant work experience may be substituted for one year of required education (OR) one year of academic coursework directly related to this position beyond the minimum requirement may be substituted for one year of required professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.

• Proficiency in spoken and written Spanish
• Experience working with victims of violent crime in a criminal justice setting
• Experience that demonstrates a strong knowledge of victims' rights and the criminal justice system
• Basic Advocate Certification through Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance

Additional Information

Please contact CSPD Human Resources at cspdhiring@coloradosprings.gov or 719-444-7446 for any questions about this position.

Pre-employment requirements: The job offer will be contingent upon successful completion of an extensive background investigation, to include a polygraph examination, extensive background check, fingerprinting, criminal history check, and other pre-employment assessments. The background investigation process commonly takes 6-8 weeks to complete.

Applicants that have used marijuana or CBD products within 3 months from the date of their application submission will not be eligible for hire. More information about the Colorado Springs Police Department's Marijuana Use Policy can be found here.

Physical Demands: This position requires the ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally, 10 pounds frequently, walking or standing to a significant degree, and possible exposure to unpleasant crime scene conditions.

Environmental Conditions:

Primary Work Environment - Office with some travel from site to site and possible exposure to extreme weather conditions

Extreme Temperature - Seasonally

Wetness and Humidity - Seasonally

Respiratory Hazards - Never

Noise and Vibrations - Never

Physical Hazards - Never

Mechanical and/or Electrical Hazards - Rarely

Exposure to Communicable Diseases - Rarely

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a welcoming culture that values our employees unique individual qualities and fosters a welcoming environment where people want to be

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.

The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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• We encourage candidates with out-of-state credentials to inquire about expedited processing of Colorado licensing with the Colorado Occupational Credential Portability Program. More information can be found at the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Licensing Portability page

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Do you have a bachelors degree or higher from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a related field?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a bachelors degree in a field such as criminal justice, social science, or other behavioral science?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have one or more years of full-time, professional experience in a related field?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have one or more years of full-time experience working with victims of a violent crime or specialized training from a law enforcement agency in victim advocacy?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have crisis intervention experience?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess, or can you obtain, a valid, non-probationary Colorado drivers license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience working with victims of violent crime in a criminal justice setting?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience that demonstrates a strong knowledge of victims rights and the criminal justice system?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have proficiency in reading, speaking and writing Spanish?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have Basic Advocate Certification through Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance?

• Yes
• No

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By answering yes to this question, I acknowledge that I have read and understand CSPDs Marijuana Use Policy, which can be found on CSPDs website https://coloradosprings.gov/police-department/page/marijuana-use

• Yes
• No

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Employer City of Colorado Springs

Address 30 South Nevada Avenue, Suite 301

Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80903

Phone (719) 385-5125

Website http://www.coloradosprings.gov