OUTREACH VICTIMS ADVOCATE

Job Announcement

Job Announcement 20250305 Outreach Victim's Advocate

CLOSING DATE : Open Until Filled

APPLY ONLINE AT LONGMONTCOLORADO.GOV / JOBS

Department : Public Safety

Division : Collaborative Services

Hiring Range : $30.47 - $33.85 / hour

2026 Hiring Range : $30.65 -$34.06 / hour

Varied hours, Shift-work

Some evenings and weekends required.

Regular Full-time with Benefits

Benefits include : Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending, Defined Benefit Pension Plan,

401(a) Money Purchase Plan, Life & Survivor, Term Life & AD&D, Long Term Disability,

Bereavement, Jury & Witness Duty, FMLA, Military Leave, Parental and Caregiver Leave,

Sick, Vacation at start of employment, Holiday pay, EAP, Tuition Assistance.

Other benefits : Optional, employee elected, voluntary benefits are available.

Open Until Filled positions may close without advance notice. To be considered,

please apply as soon as possible.

Definition : Under general supervision, the Outreach Victim Advocate provides on scene

crisis intervention, advocacy and assistance to victims, witnesses, and survivors of violent and

non-violent crimes in the City of Longmont.

Principal Duties :

• Responsible for initial and follow up contact with victims, victim's family members,

and / or witnesses.

situations and contacting parties who may be of assistance to victims, including, but not

limited to, friends, family, healthcare professionals, law enforcement officers or legal

counsel.

resources / services to address any identified needs. Provides emergency support services

such as developing a safety plan or addressing immediate safety needs.

social service agencies, and offices of the courts. Coordinates meetings and may attend

with victims to provide necessary support. Provides explanations of victim rights and

factual updates of the investigation and criminal proceedings.

applications, appeals, restitution, or other civil remedies.

Develop and maintain information packets for victims.

liability, and safety issues. Assist volunteers with caseloads as needed.

task forces related to or pertaining to domestic violence, sexual assault, human

trafficking and others.

a rotating weekend schedule is expected.

Performs essential duties and additional tasks in a manner which enhances City

Attributes.

Working Environment : Duties are performed in an office setting within the Police Department, but also include responding to on-scene call outs to provide crisis intervention to

crime victims. Requires the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Requires the

ability to work cooperatively with crime victims, Police Officers and other Police personnel,

citizens, local service providers and non-profits. Requires problem solving, performing detailed

work, and handling multiple concurrent tasks. Work will require flexibility including irregular

work hours. There will be frequent walking, sitting, standing, light lifting and carrying up to 15

pounds. Requires ability to safely operate a vehicle when responding to on-scene call outs. Work

requires the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Qualifications : Bachelor's degree in human services related field required. Two years' experience in victim advocacy preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and experience

may be considered. Must be at least 21 years of age, possess a valid Colorado Driver's License

and a good driving record.

Selection The selection process will include complete job description review, personal interview,

background investigation, criminal background check, and substance screening.

The City of Longmont is an equal opportunity employer. The City affirms its commitment to diversity and to

complying with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding nondiscrimination in employment. The City will

not discriminate against any person in recruiting, examining, appointing, hiring, training, placement, termination,

layoffs, recall, transfer, leave of absence, promoting, compensating, retaining, disciplining, or any other personnel

action on the basis of age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national

origin, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, physical or

mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, except when any of these

categories constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification (i.e., an actual qualification for performing a job). If you

need special assistance in the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department in advance to make

arrangements.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

ALL CITY OF LONGMONT FACILITIES ARE SMOKE FREE

DEADLINE : Open Until Filled

A ONLINE APPLICATION is required. This job is Open Until Filled. The online application

process is available for this position on our website at www.longmontcolorado.gov / jobs.

Resumes will be accepted in lieu of the full City Application; however, they must be submitted

via the City application site for consideration. Open Until Filled positions may close without

advance notice. To be considered, please apply as soon as possible. For more information,

call (303) 651-8609.