Victim Services Specialist (Probation Counselor II)
Company: Fairfax County Government
Location: Fairfax
Posted on: October 20, 2024
|
|
Job Description:
Job Announcement
The Fairfax County Police Department's Victim Services Division
(VSD) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Victim Services
Specialist to join our team. As part of the Major Crimes Bureau,
VSD plays a critical role in ensuring crime victims receive the
support, advocacy, and resources they need. This position reports
to the Director of Victim Services and will be based at one of our
eight district police stations or the Fairfax County Public Safety
Headquarters.
Key Responsibilities:
Ideal Candidate:
Why Join Us? This is more than just a job-it's a chance to make a
meaningful impact in the lives of those affected by violent crime.
As a Victim Services Specialist, you'll be a crucial part of a
committed team working to provide hope, healing, and justice for
crime victims in Fairfax County.
Position may be underfilled as a Victim Services Specialist I
(Probation Counselor I) (S20); the Underfill Requirements are
stated below in the Employment Standards section.
Join us in making a difference in the lives of crime victims by
providing essential support and guidance. Apply today to become a
vital part of our dedicated team at the Fairfax County Police
Department.
Illustrative Duties
(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are
representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A
complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements
can be found in the position description.)
Victims Services
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification
are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive
list.)
Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent
to the following: (Click on the aforementioned link to learn how
Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination,
experience, and training equivalent to")
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with
a bachelor's degree in social/behavioral sciences, criminal
justice, or education plus two years of professional experience in
probation work, social work, criminal justice, juvenile justice,
education, or counseling. A master's degree in the disciplines
above may be substituted for one year of the required
experience.
UNDERFILL REQUIREMENTS:
This position may be underfilled as a Victim Services Specialist I
(Probation Counselor I) (Grade S20; 55,789.55 - $92,981.62). The
employment standards for the Victim Services Specialist I
(Probation Counselor I) are: Any combination of education,
experience, and training equivalent to the following: (Click on the
aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets
equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training
equivalent to") Graduation from an accredited four-year college or
university with a degree in social/behavioral sciences, law
enforcement, or education.
Applicants hired at the Victim Services Specialist I (Probation
Counselor I) will be non-competitively promoted to the Victim
Services Specialist II (Probation Counselor II) level upon
successful completion of an underfill agreement.
Note: Underfill candidates must be able to meet the minimum
qualifications of the Code Compliance Investigator II within two
years of the job announcement's closing date.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Driver's License (Required)
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a
criminal background check, credit check, driving record check and
polygraph exam to the satisfaction of the employer.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to drive an automobile; ability to operate keyboard-driven
equipment and to sit for long periods. All duties may be performed
with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview; may include exercise.
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of
residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish,
Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage
candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to
this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of
race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth
or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability,
sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political
affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and
hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with
disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the
Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for
assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov.
EEO/AA/TTY.
#LI-SP1
Keywords: Fairfax County Government, Rockville , Victim Services Specialist (Probation Counselor II), Other , Fairfax, Maryland
Click
here to apply!
|