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Crime Victim Advocate 1 - Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney's Office

Pierce County | Tacoma, WA

Posted Date 6/11/2025
Description Why It's a Great Opportunity:
The Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is looking for an experienced, and highly motivated Crime Victim Advocate to join our office.

The work of a Crime Victim Advocate involves providing professional criminal justice services to victims and their families, working with difficult or complex situations involving victims, and providing a higher level of support to deputy prosecuting attorneys in complicated cases.

Why It's a Great Department:
The Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is committed to the recruitment, hiring, retention and promotion of a diverse staff. Our commitment to diversity creates a strong and collegial office that promotes respect for the community we serve.

Our Department takes great pride in the collegial environment we have created. We are supportive of one another, highly competent and thrive on the collective teamwork of those who work in our office. We have high standards in our work product and for the support we provide.

Learn more about the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office HERE.

How to be Successful in this Role:
We are looking for an experienced Crime Victim Advocate who exercises independent judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness. As someone who works well under pressure and tight timelines, work in this role involves decisions with serious consequences and requires an intimate familiarity with the structure and dynamics of the criminal justice system and victim rights as well as the values and attitudes of the community.

Your Future in this Role:
Given the depth and breadth of your work and exposure to various divisions, this position offers a great foundation for future positions. Learning and development opportunities exist not only within this position but the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and Pierce County.

Core Daily Responsibilities:
  • Interviews and counsels victims, assesses needs, responds to crisis situations, provides resources and makes referrals to community agencies. Assists victims in developing short and long term plans to deal with their victimization.
  • Orients victims to the criminal justice system. Works with deputy prosecuting attorneys in responding to victim questions about the legal process and procedures in the criminal justice system. Gives ongoing case status information. Explains victim rights.
  • Provides emotional support and crisis intervention to victims during trials and court hearings and assists them with victimization issues. Helps victims to prepare oral and written impact statements to the court.
  • Investigates, evaluates and prepares restitution information in felony cases; appears in court to present or clarify information when required; provides defense bar with specifics and addresses questions on the evaluation process.
  • Assists victims with Crime Victim Compensation; intervenes on behalf of the victim with the state compensation program.
A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions can be found HERE.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in sociology, psychology or related criminal justice field.
  • Two or more years of experience in criminal justice or social casework.
  • Additional education or related experience may substitute for the recruitment requirements.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Ability to successfully complete and pass a thorough background investigation and interview is required.
To be considered for this opportunity please:
  • Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to: www.piercecountywa.gov/jobs.
  • If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov and specify the Job Number and Title.
  • If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
  • Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.
At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision. Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a place people are proud to call home?
Salary36.36 - 45.99 Hour
Field
Police

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