Hybrid Victim Advocate (Police Department) bei Town of Gilbert, AZ

About the Department

The Town of Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Victim Advocate within the Police Department. The individual selected to fill this position will provide information and support services to victims of crime and act as a liaison between the victim and Police Department. This opening presents a great opportunity for public service and professional growth in a positive, busy work environment.
 
Some of the responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: notifying victims of trials, court hearings, and case dispositions; assisting with preparation of victim testimony; assisting victims in petitioning for orders of protection, injunctions against harassment, and other applicable legal orders; assisting victims in completing forms and paperwork; facilitating community outreach by collaborating with victim assistance programs and social services agencies; managing cases by maintaining case files and electronic databases, and ensuring applicable statutory and regulatory requirements are met throughout casework. Click here to view the full job description!

Anticipated Recruiting Timeline: 

Posting Closes: August 19, 2025 
Candidate Review: August 20-21, 2025
Interview Invites Sent: August 25, 2025
In-Person Interviews: The week of September 2nd or September 8th.

Position Duties

The ideal candidate for this position will be passionate and have a knowledge of Victims' Rights. This position requires someone who has skill in exemplary customer service, case management and has extensive Microsoft Office experience. Top candidates for this position will seek a high level of commitment to the citizens of Gilbert and the Police Department.  A self-starter work style and the flexibility needed to be a team contributor are highly desirable, as are good written and oral advocacy skills.

At Team Gilbert, we hire outcome-oriented problem-solvers who love what they do! Here are some position requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Social Sciences, Human Services, Psychology, or another related field
• Three years of customer service experience with a focus on counseling, social work, or crisis intervention
• One year of experience in case management and Victims' Rights
• Valid Arizona Driver's License
• Completion of National Victim Assistance Academy (NVAA) or state academy, preferred
• Spanish/English Bilingual a plus!

This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Non-Exempt – eligible for overtime compensation.

Minimum Qualifications

Gilbert’s Mission: Anticipate. Create. Help People
Our Values: Driven, Kind, Bold, Humble
Awards & Recognition: We are proud of these achievements and continue to work hard to make Gilbert the best place to live, work and play. 

Other Qualifications

Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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