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Salary : $45,822.40 - $47,964.80 Annually Location : Albuquerque, NM Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 2500171 Department: Police Division: PD-Criminal Investigations Opening Date: 05/28/2025 Closing Date: 6/11/2025 11:59 PM Mountain Bargaining Unit: MP Position Summary Provide services and advocacy for victims of violent crimes and their families working through the Albuquerque Police Department. The violent crime victim advocate will greatly assist detectives and officers in next of kin notifications, immediately responding to calls and contacts from victims, coordinating communication between the case agents, and being experts in locating and connecting victims to services in the community. This position will also work with prosecuting agency advocates and processes to ensure a smooth handoff from the police department to the prosecutor. This position will help create and maintain training for officers, civilians and community groups. This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing. Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis. Associate's degree from an accredited or college or university in Human Services, Criminal Justice, Social Work, or directly related field; and Three (3) year of experience working with victims of a crime. Preferred Knowledge New Mexico Victims' rights within the criminal justice system. Principles and practices of the criminal justice system Principles and practices of victim services Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation Principles and practices of record keeping Resources and benefits available to victims of crime. Knowledge of crisis intervention methods and techniques. Methods and techniques of research and analysis Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation Preferred Skills & Abilities Identify and partner with community organizations for resources. Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment. Principals and procedures of business letter writing and basic report preparation. Professional and compassionate and approach to population serviced Professionally handle sensitive and stressful situations with tact and diplomacy. Provide guidance and assistance for a wide variety of needs and concerns Total Rewards. Total You. The City of Albuquerque takes pride in offering our employees one of the most attractive Total Rewards packages in New Mexico. In addition to competitive salaries, the City provides benefit options for health, pharmacy, dental, vision, life, disability, and much more. The City also has pre-tax savings plans for healthcare, childcare, and parking. Employees participate in the state's public retirement system (PERA), with the City paying up to 75 percent of the employee's contribution. That's higher than any other contribution rate in the state of New Mexico! Paid holidays? Check Paid parental leave? Check Paid birthdays off? Check Vacation and sick leave starting Day 1? Check and check Our people matter and we prioritize physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. With resources such as onsite and mobile medical clinics, an employee assistance program that encourages work-life balance, and tuition assistance and professional development pathways, the City is committed to equipping our employees with tools to better their lives and grow their careers while serving their community. 01 Select the highest level of successfully completed related education as identified by the minimum requirements (if applicable, attach supporting degree or transcripts). No High School Diploma High School Diploma or GED Non/degree accredited Associates Bachelors Masters Juris Doctorate Doctorate 02 Select the number of years of work experience you possess which relates to the minimum requirements, if applicable, add verifiable time in a temporary upgrade status and/or volunteer experience when selecting number of years. No experience 1 to less than 6 months 6 to less than 12 months

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