Victim Advocate II

About Our Job

The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay and benefits, including a guaranteed life-long monthly pension, a 457B Retirement Plan, and various paid leave options. The mission is to professionally and completely prosecute crimes and advocate for victims' rights.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with education and experience
• Guaranteed life-long monthly pension
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 132 hours of PTO earned within first year
• 11 Paid Holidays per year, plus 1 personal holiday
• Education Refund Program (ERP)
• Care Bank – 8 weeks of Paid Family Leave (after the probation period is passed)
• Free RTD Eco Pass
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Colorado Victims Rights Act

Who We Are

The Denver District Attorney's Office is responsible for prosecuting crimes on behalf of the people of the State of Colorado, advocating for victims' rights, and advising and consulting in the deterrence and prevention of crime. The current Denver District Attorney is Beth McCann.

Location

This position reports on site from 8:00AM to 5:00PM at the Republic Plaza building located at 370 17th St suite 5300 Denver, CO 80202.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with all witnesses at trial, including experts, law enforcement, and medical personnel
• Provide support to victims of crime and their families who attend trial
• Aid in trial preparation and after the offender has either been found guilty or not guilty or has pled guilty to an offense and is sentenced to probation, jail, or to the DOC
• Contact crime victims by phone or mail to provide information, victim impact statements
• Review criminal justice documents, reports, and information
• Coordinate with other professionals (i.e., investigators, prosecutors, and other resource referrals) to assist/support victims and to communicate with victims about their experiences
• Reinforce victims’ rights, provide information and resources throughout the criminal justice process, and address questions involving criminal justice and intersecting system navigation with a trauma informed emphasis on victim/witness safety
• Assess victim needs, make referrals and collaborate with community service organizations
• Maintain contact with victim/witnesses to keep them updated on case status, and assist victims with such things as translator service, therapy referral, transportation arrangements to and from court, protective orders, emergency funds, and temporary housing/shelter programs
• Ensure services to clients are in compliance with Colorado Victims Rights Act

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services, Criminal Justice, or related field
• Four (4) years of paid or volunteer human services experience providing casework, case management or trauma services to the victims of violent or non-violent crimes

Additional Information

To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.
Application Deadline: This position is expected to stay open until Monday, July 20, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than July 20, 2026 at 11:59PM to ensure consideration.
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