STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 2ND CRCUIT- VICTIM ADVOCATE I - 21016241

Requisition No: 860076 

Agency: Justice Administrative Commission

Working Title: STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 2ND CRCUIT- VICTIM ADVOCATE I - 21016241

 Pay Plan: State Attorneys JAC

Position Number: 21016241 

Salary:  $35,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 09/12/2025 

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Office of the State Attorney, 2nd Judicial Circuit

Support Victim Advocate/Receptionist- Leon Office

Deadline to Apply: September 12, 2025

Our Organization and Mission:

The State Attorney for the Second Judicial Circuit serves as the chief prosecuting officer of all criminal trials in the circuit. The State Attorney appears in court with appointed Assistants and other staff to represent the interests of justice and the people. Our agency's mission statement 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, as well as seeking justice and employing creative strategies to lower recidivism after crimes have occurred.

The Work You Will Do:

The Second Judicial Circuit is seeking to hire a full time Support Victim Advocate in our Leon County office location for the purpose of answering all incoming calls to the Victim/Witness Assistance Program and providing crisis intervention, community referrals, case updates and explanation of the stages of the criminal and juvenile justice system.  An employee in this position provides direct support services to primary and secondary victims of violent crime through each stage of the criminal and juvenile justice system. Additional direct service duties include backing up staff during daily First Appearance proceedings by running court docket to identify and make initial contact with crime victims on the phone and in writing then updating our case management system (STAC) with every victim contact. Other duties include providing contact information to other law enforcement agencies upon request as well as compiling data and monthly statistics for required monthly grant reports. This position will work with victims of crime needing assistance in Leon County from the time of arrest through the time of sentencing.

The Difference You Will Make:

As a member of our Victim-Witness Assistance Unit team, you will be 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:

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: $35,000

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 as needed in cases prosecuted by the Office of the State Attorney.  Duties include the following:   

• Greeting and assessing walk-in in victims to determine what services are needed.
• Answering incoming calls to the Victim/Witness Assistance Program
• 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
• Provide community referrals to help meet victims’ ongoing needs
• Serve the community with competence, compassion and respect

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:

• A high school diploma or equivalency and experience in the area of criminal justice, social science, crisis intervention, public contact or customer service; A bachelor’s degree in social work, criminology or related field may substitute for experience.

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.