ACOVA Assistant Coordinator
Pueblo County Government, Broomfield, CO, United States
Position Summary
Assists with professional and technical human service related‑work and supervision and/or counseling for the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office victim assistance program (ACOVA-A Community Organization for Victims Assistance). Assists with recruiting, training, and supervising Victim Response Advocates who offer emotional support and crisis intervention to crime victims in Pueblo County. Provides a broad range of consulting and referrals to victims of crime.
What You Will Do
Exercises direct and indirect supervision of volunteers and temporary staff, operations and activities. Includes coordinating staff training, assigning and reviewing work, participating in the interview and selection process, making recommendations impacting pay, status and disciplinary action, evaluating performance independently or in conjunction with a higher level supervisor/manager and approving time off and approving staff timesheets.
Assists with development, planning and implementation of Sheriff’s Office goals in relation to ACOVA.
Assesses victim’s needs and how they can be met through community resources.
Responds to call outs for victim assistance to the scene.
Assists walk in victims as needed at the Police/Sheriff’s Office and work with victims by phone when they call or when conducting follow up calls.
Provides direct victim service including referrals, crisis intervention, information exchange and support.
Works with law enforcement officers and staff to provide victim assistance information; serves as a liaison for investigators, deputies and victim and family.
Helps recruit community individuals to serve in the program; develops and maintains a list of community resources.
Assists with managing volunteer victim advocates to include recruitment, selection, ensuring of their basic and on‑going training and activity within the program.
Helps with monitoring and maintaining records, maintains unit supplies, including pagers, call‑out supplies and library and external training on victims and related issues.
Assists with scheduling volunteers to cover calls.
Performs general administrative functions such as data entry for incident reports, financial reports, mileage reimbursement, archive case records, etc; develop and revise forms as needed.
Assists with preparing the budget.
Attends seminars, conferences, workshops, classes, lectures, etc.; as appropriate to enhance and maintain knowledge of trends and developments in the field; reviews professional journals, attends association and professional meetings and otherwise maintain contacts with professionals to facilitate exchange of information.
Assists with conducting debriefing sessions following major crisis as needed to Victim Response Advocates.
Remains familiar with Sheriff’s Office record release procedures and arrest procedures as designated by law (e.g. domestic violence, arrest warrants, etc.) as well as bonding and release of individuals.
Communicates with outside parties in a timely and professional manner appropriately representing the Sheriff’s Office; research and respond to requests for information and issues.
Performs other duties as appropriate or necessary for performance of the job.
Assists in arranging fund raisers.
Attends community events.
What You Have
Candidates must be at least 21 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license at the time of application. A valid Colorado driver’s license is required at the time of hire. A minimum of six months of related experience that involves working with criminal justice processes and procedures is required. Current first aid and CPR certificates are preferred. An associate degree from an accredited college or university in sociology, psychology, human services, public administration, or criminal justice is preferred.
The selection process includes, but is not limited to, a panel interview. Prior to employment, candidates will complete a background investigation, polygraph examination, and physical examination to include a drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process normally will not exceed two months. Candidates not selected may reapply in the future. This position requires shift work, including weekends and holidays. This position is grant‑funded.
Compensation
$4,051.00-$6,077.00 Monthly (Although the entire range is posted, the position starts at $4,051.00 monthly.)
What Pueblo County Offers
Shift differential pay
Referral/Recruitment incentives
Trainer pay
Tuition reimbursement
Take‑home vehicle (Patrol)
Opportunity to work in many diverse areas
Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) (full‑time employees)
Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual
County Retirement Program
Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership
Truly inclusive and diverse environment
Fitness Center (Historic Pueblo Courthouse Building)
May be eligible for up to 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave Benefits (full‑time employees)
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Assists with professional and technical human service related‑work and supervision and/or counseling for the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office victim assistance program (ACOVA-A Community Organization for Victims Assistance). Assists with recruiting, training, and supervising Victim Response Advocates who offer emotional support and crisis intervention to crime victims in Pueblo County. Provides a broad range of consulting and referrals to victims of crime.
What You Will Do
Exercises direct and indirect supervision of volunteers and temporary staff, operations and activities. Includes coordinating staff training, assigning and reviewing work, participating in the interview and selection process, making recommendations impacting pay, status and disciplinary action, evaluating performance independently or in conjunction with a higher level supervisor/manager and approving time off and approving staff timesheets.
Assists with development, planning and implementation of Sheriff’s Office goals in relation to ACOVA.
Assesses victim’s needs and how they can be met through community resources.
Responds to call outs for victim assistance to the scene.
Assists walk in victims as needed at the Police/Sheriff’s Office and work with victims by phone when they call or when conducting follow up calls.
Provides direct victim service including referrals, crisis intervention, information exchange and support.
Works with law enforcement officers and staff to provide victim assistance information; serves as a liaison for investigators, deputies and victim and family.
Helps recruit community individuals to serve in the program; develops and maintains a list of community resources.
Assists with managing volunteer victim advocates to include recruitment, selection, ensuring of their basic and on‑going training and activity within the program.
Helps with monitoring and maintaining records, maintains unit supplies, including pagers, call‑out supplies and library and external training on victims and related issues.
Assists with scheduling volunteers to cover calls.
Performs general administrative functions such as data entry for incident reports, financial reports, mileage reimbursement, archive case records, etc; develop and revise forms as needed.
Assists with preparing the budget.
Attends seminars, conferences, workshops, classes, lectures, etc.; as appropriate to enhance and maintain knowledge of trends and developments in the field; reviews professional journals, attends association and professional meetings and otherwise maintain contacts with professionals to facilitate exchange of information.
Assists with conducting debriefing sessions following major crisis as needed to Victim Response Advocates.
Remains familiar with Sheriff’s Office record release procedures and arrest procedures as designated by law (e.g. domestic violence, arrest warrants, etc.) as well as bonding and release of individuals.
Communicates with outside parties in a timely and professional manner appropriately representing the Sheriff’s Office; research and respond to requests for information and issues.
Performs other duties as appropriate or necessary for performance of the job.
Assists in arranging fund raisers.
Attends community events.
What You Have
Candidates must be at least 21 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license at the time of application. A valid Colorado driver’s license is required at the time of hire. A minimum of six months of related experience that involves working with criminal justice processes and procedures is required. Current first aid and CPR certificates are preferred. An associate degree from an accredited college or university in sociology, psychology, human services, public administration, or criminal justice is preferred.
The selection process includes, but is not limited to, a panel interview. Prior to employment, candidates will complete a background investigation, polygraph examination, and physical examination to include a drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process normally will not exceed two months. Candidates not selected may reapply in the future. This position requires shift work, including weekends and holidays. This position is grant‑funded.
Compensation
$4,051.00-$6,077.00 Monthly (Although the entire range is posted, the position starts at $4,051.00 monthly.)
What Pueblo County Offers
Shift differential pay
Referral/Recruitment incentives
Trainer pay
Tuition reimbursement
Take‑home vehicle (Patrol)
Opportunity to work in many diverse areas
Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) (full‑time employees)
Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual
County Retirement Program
Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership
Truly inclusive and diverse environment
Fitness Center (Historic Pueblo Courthouse Building)
May be eligible for up to 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave Benefits (full‑time employees)
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