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MyFlorida STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 15TH CIRCUIT- VICTIM/ WITNESS SPECIALIST I - 21004965 in WEST PALM BEACH, Florida
STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 15TH CIRCUIT- VICTIM/ WITNESS SPECIALIST I - 21004965
Date: May 20, 2024
Location:
WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33401
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Requisition No: 829597
Agency: Justice Administrative Commission
Working Title: STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 15TH CIRCUIT- VICTIM/ WITNESS SPECIALIST I - 21004965
Pay Plan: State Attorneys JAC
Position Number: 21004965
Salary: $32,760.00
Posting Closing Date: 06/07/2024
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Office of the State Attorney, 15th Judicial Circuit
The State Attorney's Office, 15th Judicial Circuit, is currently accepting applications for a
VICTIM/WITNESS SPECIALIST I.
THIS IS AN AT WILL POSITION.
To apply, applicants should submit a resume and complete the online application process through the State of Florida job site.
Position title: Victim Witness Specialist I
Position summary and duties:
This position is a liaison between the attorney and the victims/witnesses involved in criminal cases prosecuted by the State Attorney's Office and is responsible for a wide variety of office duties including but not limited to: communicating case related information with victims and witnesses, coordinating trials, maintaining accurate data entry and addressing any attorney requests. Applicants should possess knowledge of legal terminology and be able to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing. An applicant must be detail oriented and able to prioritize tasks, work under pressure and adapt to changing situations as well as exhibit a willingness to perform other tasks as assigned. The successful candidate will be ready to work as part of a team and also be capable of independent judgment.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required:
Dependable and routine in-office attendance especially on-time arrival to help ASA prepare victims for court.
Ability to work weekends on a rotating schedule and occasional approved overtime.
Efficient typing skills and ability to operate a computer and other office machinery.
Effective and efficient communication skills and ability to interact professionally with other employees, members of the public and stakeholders.
Perform quality work within deadlines.
Ability to read and follow rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Work effectively as a team contributor as well as independently.
Ability to run the telephone system and respond to calls professionally.
Salary & Benefits
Current entry-level annual salary for Support Staff is $32,760.00. This position includes a comprehensive benefit package including:
Low cost health insurance plan options ($50.00 for individual and $180.00 for family coverage)
State paid life insurance policy
Supplemental insurance plans (including dental, vision, hospitalization, etc.) are available at very reasonable cost
Automatic enrollment in the Florida Retirement System
Paid State and County holidays
Paid vacation and sick leave accrued on a monthly basis
Tuition Waiver program
Qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Minimum Requirements :
Education: A high school diploma or equivalency and experience in the area of criminal justice, social science, counseling, public contact or customer service; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Bachelor’s degree may be substituted for required experience.
Additionally, applicants must possess a valid Florida driver’s license and demonstrate the ability to type and enter data accurately.
Physical Demands :
This position requires normal pushing, lifting and moving of boxes and files up to 25 lbs.
Any offer of employment would be contingent upon a negative drug screen and must pass background records check and fingerprinting.
The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.
Current and future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months. Following the six-month period, a new application must be submitted to an open advertisement to be considered for that vacancy.
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS at 1-844-377-1888 on how your current benefits may be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
Nearest Major Market:Palm Beach
Nearest Secondary Market:Miami