Victim Services Specialist
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The King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office (KCPAO) is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as a Victim Advocate in the Protection Order Advocacy Program (POAP). The person in this role will be responsible for providing advocacy for petitioners who seek domestic violence orders for protection. Familiarity of domestic violence dynamics, enthusiasm working with diverse populations, and a good understanding of the various ways those experiencing trauma or its aftermath may behave are key to this role. If you seek enriching, meaningful work and a chance to serve your community while working as part of a collaborative team, this opportunity may be for you.
About the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office
Our mission is to do Justice:
- We exercise the power given to us by the people with fairness and humility.
- We serve our diverse community, support victims and families, and hold individuals accountable.
- We develop innovative and collaborative solutions for King County and the State of Washington.
Our office is comprised of six divisions that are further organized into specialized units: To learn more about the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (PAO), please visit our website.
We value diversity and strive to hire a workforce that reflects the community that we serve. It is essential to our mission that we create and maintain an office that is diverse and inclusive. All PAO employees are expected to participate in PAO equity work and attend equity trainings and discussions. PAO employees are expected to comply with race, equity, and social justice principles, and to work with PAO colleagues and management to identify opportunities for improvement.
Who May Apply: This position is open to all qualified applicants.
Work Location: King County Courthouse, 516 3rd AVE, Seattle, WA 98104 and Maleng Regional Justice Center, 401 4th Ave N, Kent, WA 98032.
Work Schedule: This position works a 40-hour work week schedule, normally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position is eligible for King County’s generous benefits package.
Salary: Range 50 -- $35.52 (step one) - $45.02 (step ten) Hourly*
Union Membership: Positions in this classification are represented by Teamsters Local No. 117.
Application Process:
Interested individuals must complete the three application components:
1) Submit a resume and cover letter
2) Respond to the supplemental questions
3) Fully complete King County application. **
***Applications and/or supplemental questionnaires that state “see my resume” or are blank, are considered incomplete and will not be considered competitive.
Selection Process
Materials will be reviewed for qualifications, and the most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in a panel interview process. Current PAO employees who are represented by Teamsters Local No. 117 will receive priority consideration.
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Karla Avila Vargas (She/Her)
Human Resource AnalystKvargas@kingcounty.gov
Special Requirements
Finalists must successfully submit to a criminal background check, reference check, and be fingerprinted.
* In addition to the benefits listed on the benefits tab, employees with less than 2 years of service will receive .25 per hour less than the hourly salary table due to a mandatory contribution toward the Teamsters Pension Trust that was voted by members of the collective bargaining agreement between our office and Teamsters Local No. 117. This contribution is made by the employee and after two years it is paid by the employer.
