| Location | Greensboro, NC |
| Salary | $41,600–$48,425 Per Year |
Dept. Program Tech (Victims Advocate)
Salary
$41,600.00 - $73,176.00 Annually
Location
(Greensboro Police Department ) 100 Police Plaza Greensboro, NC
Job Type
Active Full-Time
Job Number
05475
Department
Police
Division
Criminal Investigations Div
Opening Date
08/11/2026
Closing Date
8/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Support. Connect. Advocate. Make a Difference for Crime Victims.
The City of Greensboro Police Department is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and service-oriented professional to serve as a Department Programs Technician (Victim Advocate). This position provides meaningful support to victims and families affected by violent crime, helping them understand their rights, connect with resources, and navigate the criminal justice process. If you are an empathetic communicator who wants to make a difference during some of the most difficult moments in peoples lives, this role offers an opportunity to serve with purpose.
Compensation and Benefits:
Estimated Hiring Salary Range: $41,600.00 - $48,425.00 Full Salary Range: $41,600.00. - $73,176.00 Annually
Benefits:
The City of Greensboro offers an outstanding benefits package that supports your well-being.
Learn more Here
Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
With occasional weekend and after-hours community events
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About the Department:
The Greensboro Police Department is committed to protecting and serving the community with professionalism, integrity, compassion, and accountability. Supporting victims is an important part of that mission. The department works collaboratively with detectives, criminal justice partners, community organizations, and service providers to help ensure victims receive information, resources, and support throughout the investigative process.
Why Youll Love Working With Us:
About the Role:
As a Department Programs Technician (Victims Advocate), you will serve as a supportive resource for victims and families impacted by violent crime. You will help coordinate information, resources, and communication throughout the investigative process while treating every individual with dignity, empathy, and respect.
Key responsibilities include:
The successful candidate must be able to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, demonstrate empathy while maintaining professional boundaries, and manage sensitive information with discretion.
The selected candidate must obtain Division of Criminal Information (DCI) Certification from the State of North Carolina within the probationary period.
Call to Action:
If you are compassionate, dependable, and motivated to help people navigate difficult circumstances, we encourage you to apply!
Join the Greensboro Police Department and use your skills to provide information, connection, and support when victims and their families need it most.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
01
Do you have previous employment with a Law Enforcement Agency? Experience must also be reflected in the duties/work section of the application.
02
Clearly give a statement (company name, job title at the time, duties) of your current/previous employment with a Law Enforcement Agency? If "No experience," please type "Not Applicable" or N/A in the designated area. Incomplete answers will not be processed; experience must also be clearly stated in the Employment / Work History section of your employment application.
03
I understand that all Required Competencies, Work history and Credentials and Education must appear on the application in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application form to receive consideration during the selection process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application, "See Attached Resume or an Embedded Text Resume" will be considered incomplete and will not be processed.
04
What is your highest level of Education? Please select Not Applicable if you do not possess a high school diploma or GED. All Education/Degrees must also be reflected in the Education section of your employment application.
05
How many years of experience do you have with victim's assistance (Victim assistance experience includes crisis intervention, advocacy, emotional support, safety planning, and connecting victims to legal and social services.) Human Resources will not process incomplete answers. You must also clearly state your experience in your employment applications Employment / Work History section.
06
In your own words Clearly describe your experience (company name, job duties, etc.) in victim's assistance (Victim assistance experience includes crisis intervention, advocacy, emotional support, safety planning, and connecting victims to legal and social services.) • If you have no experience, please type "Not Applicable" or "N/A." • Applications with "See Resume" are considered incomplete and will be given no further consideration. Human Resources will not process incomplete answers. • You must also clearly state your experience in your employment applications Employment / Work History section.
07
What is your level of expereince with Microsoft Office?
08
Please select the "class" category drivers license you possess.
09
Do have have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice, or a related human services field? All Education/Degrees and or Certifications must also be reflected in the Education section of your employment application.
10
If you indicated "Other or Related Degree" in the question above please list your degree type below..
Required Question
Employer City of Greensboro
Address 300 West Washington Street
Greensboro, North Carolina, 27401
Website http://www.greensboro-nc.gov