STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 2ND CIRCUIT- VICTIM ADVOCATE II - 21001745

Requisition No: 865870 

Agency: Justice Administrative Commission

Working Title: STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 2ND CIRCUIT- VICTIM ADVOCATE II - 21001745

 Pay Plan: State Attorneys JAC

Position Number: 21001745 

Salary:  $36,000.00 - $40,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 12/03/2025 

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Office of the State Attorney, 2nd Judicial Circuit

Victim Advocate II- Leon County/Jefferson County Offices

Deadline to Apply: December 3, 2025

Our Organization and Mission:

The State Attorney for the Second Judicial Circuit is a constitutionally mandated Florida elected position charged with being the chief prosecuting officer of all criminal trials in the circuit. The Second Judicial Circuit includes the counties of Leon, Gadsden, Jefferson, Liberty, Franklin and Wakulla. The State Attorney, with his appointed Assistants and other staff, appear in the courts to represent the interests of justice and the people. The mission statement of our agency is “To serve the community through reducing crime and helping to mitigate the catastrophic impact that crime has on victims and offenders, their families, and society as a whole. This includes proactively addressing the causes of criminal behavior, working to achieve justice after a crime has been committed, and using creative strategies to lower recidivism”. Under the leadership of State Attorney, Jack Campbell, our agency hires great people from a wide variety of backgrounds.

The Work You Will Do:

The Second Judicial Circuit is seeking to hire a full time Victim Advocate in our Leon County and Jefferson County office locations.  The Victim Advocate will divide their time spending three days a week in the Leon County office and two days a week in our Jefferson County office. This Victim Advocate provides direct support, information and advocacy services to primary and secondary victims (and witnesses) of violent crime through each stage of the criminal and juvenile justice system from the time of arrest through the time of sentencing. In Leon County, the primary caseload involves Robbery, Burglary, Aggravated Battery/Assault, Attempted Murder and similar crimes of violence. In Jefferson County, the Victim Advocate will work with any and all victims of crime needing assistance including Domestic and Sexual Violence, Homicide and Crimes Against Children.

The Difference You Will Make:

You will become a part of the success stories while helping others deal with what could be the most difficult time in their lives. The State Attorney’s Office boasts a fast-paced work environment where the ability to perform quality work within deadlines, dependable and routine in-office attendance, effective communication skills, and the ability to serve the community with competence and respect, are essential job duties.   This position must follow state and federal rules and regulations regarding Criminal Justice Information, which includes criminal background screening.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

This position will include an assigned state vehicle to travel from home to each county office as well as to assist with transportation of victims/witnesses to and from court as needed. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

Annual and Sick Leave benefits;

Ten paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;

State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;

Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);

Flexible Spending Accounts;

Tuition waivers and More!

Pay:

Starting pay: $36,000-$40,000 annually, based on experience

To Apply:

Applicants should complete the State Attorney Office Second Judicial Circuit Employment Application which can be found at www.sao2fl.org. Please follow submission instructions on the website. Applications submitted through People First will not be accepted.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

An employee in this position is responsible for performing direct support services to victims and their families as needed in cases prosecuted by the Office of the State Attorney.  Duties include the following:     

• Provide crisis intervention and emotional support for victims and families
• Provide ongoing case management and case updates
• Educate victims about the stages of the court process and what they can expect
• Assist victims with court preparation and accompaniment during hearings, depositions, and trials
•  Inform victims about their rights in accordance with Florida Statutes and the Florida Constitution and assist them to write a victim impact statement
•  Help victims document financial losses to seek restitution and assist them to complete applications for Victim Compensation
• Provide community referrals to help meet victims’ ongoing needs
•  Serve as a liaison between the victim and the prosecutor
• Comply with all terms of the Federal award for VOCA
• Manage communication with stakeholders
• Serve the community with competence and respect
• Supervise and train as needed

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Dependable and routine in-office attendance during regularly scheduled business hours
• Ability to focus and pay attention to detail
• Ability to read and comprehend
• Efficient typing skills
• 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 operate a computer and other office machinery
• Ability to follow rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Work effectively as a team contributor as well as independently
• Travel as required

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Candidates must have one (1) year of experience in a related field—such as criminal justice, social science, crisis intervention, public contact, or customer service—with duties that include providing victim services. An equivalent combination of training and experience may substitute for the Bachelor’s degree.

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.