STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 5TH CIRCUIT- WITNESS COORDINATOR I - 21008192

Requisition No: 886853 

Agency: Justice Administrative Commission

Working Title: STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 5TH CIRCUIT- WITNESS COORDINATOR I - 21008192

 Pay Plan: State Attorneys JAC

Position Number: 21008192 

Salary:  $33,136.00 

Posting Closing Date: 11/13/2026 

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WITNESS COORDINATOR I

PAY: $33,136

BENEFITS:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

SCHEDULE: 8am-5pm Monday to Friday

WORK LOCATION: Citrus County (in person)

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

This position serves as a liaison between Assistant State Attorneys and victims and witnesses involved in criminal cases prosecuted by the Office of the State Attorney. The employee is responsible for ensuring victims and witnesses are properly notified of their rights, anticipated court dates, and scheduled court appearances. This position works under the direction of the assigned attorneys and/or Victim Witness Specialist to coordinate and facilitate victim and witness communication and notification requirements. The ideal candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and have excellent communication skills.

TO APPLY:

You must visit www.sao5.org and complete the employment application found under the “Careers” tab.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Answer incoming telephone calls from victims and witnesses; update witness contact information, document communications, and respond to questions regarding court appearances and case-related matters.
• Notify victims of all court hearings and keep victims updated as the case moves through the court system.
• Prepare and send victim notification letters, restitution requests, and court appearance notifications.
• Handle incoming and outgoing subpoenas, mail, and related correspondence.
• Schedule victims and witnesses for intake and pretrial appointments.
• Assist the Victim Witness Specialist with coordinating necessary travel arrangements for witnesses, including hotel accommodation and transportation.
• Assist with witness coordination throughout trial proceedings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the Victim Witness Program and the needs of the assigned attorneys and Victim Witness Specialist.

Please visit www.sao5.org to submit a resume and complete the employment application found under the “Careers” tab. If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources Administrator Nancy Locke at nlocke@sao5.org. 

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.

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.