Victim Assistance Specialist
About the Role
The City of Fort Worth, one of the fastest-growing large cities in the U.S., is seeking a Grant Funded Victim Assistance Specialist to join the Fort Worth Police Department’s Victim Assistance Section. This role contributes to the City’s strategic goals by providing crisis intervention services and assistance to crime victims, protecting their rights, and preventing further injury or escalation. The specialist works within the criminal justice system as an advocate to secure services for victims of crime.
Responsibilities
- Reads police reports to identify crime victims, reaches out to them via mail, phone, or field visit, and enters information into the victim assistance database.
- Provides crisis intervention to crime victims and refers them to appropriate community resources.
- Compiles statistics on crime victims, assesses their needs, and makes community presentations on crime victims’ compensation and rights.
- Informs victims about the criminal justice system and legal options.
- Assists victims in completing applications for Crime Victims’ Compensation as set by the Texas Attorney General’s office.
- Magistrates Emergency Protective Order notifications.
- Makes presentations and provides training to citizen groups, police rookies, and police volunteer groups regarding the Victim Assistance Program.
- Serves as a liaison between the Police Department and the Office of the Attorney General when processing Crime Victim Compensation applications.
- Translates statements or documents for victims, law enforcement officials, and citizens as needed.
- Adheres to assigned work schedule and complies with City policies and procedures.
Qualifications
- Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, or a related field.
- Two (2) years of related experience working with crime victims in a social services setting.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in a relevant field.
- Bilingual skills (Spanish).
- Extensive experience working with victims of Family Violence.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
- Knowledge of intervention and victimology.
- Knowledge of victim services and the needs of crime victims.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
This position involves touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking, and repetitive motions. It is classified as Light Work, requiring occasional exertion of up to 20 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds, and negligible force constantly.
Additional Requirements
- Final candidates must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility.
- Disqualifying factors include: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A Misdemeanor Conviction, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions in the last 10 years, Class A Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication in the last 10 years, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense, and ALL Family Violence Convictions regardless of class.
- Applicants must not have used marijuana in the previous two (2) years or illegally used any controlled substances within the last five (5) years.
Pay
$26.57 - $33.21/hr.
Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm; Some evening/weekend work required.
Benefits
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Paid Time Off
- Pension Plan
- Professional Development Opportunities
Job Posting Closing on: Thursday, September 24, 2026