Victim Witness Assistance Program Assistant (Part-time)

Victim Witness Assistance Program Assistant (Part-time)

Salary

$15.00 - $20.00 Hourly

Location

City of Colonial Heights, VA

Job Type

Part-time/Seasonal

Job Number

47-26

Department

Victim/Witness Program

Division

Victim/Witness Program

Opening Date

08/03/2026

Closing Date

8/21/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description

All applications received during the recruitment period will be forwarded to the hiring department for review and consideration

after the Friday, August 21, 2026 closing date.

Victim Witness Assistance Program Assistant (Part-time): (Monday - Friday; 20 - 25 hours per week) Performs clerical and administrative duties to support the Victim/Witness Program.

Examples of Duties

• Pulls daily reports.
• Sends initial contact letters to victims of crime.
• Enters data to open new cases.
• Notifies victims of bond hearings, continuances, and case status information.
• Escorts victims to court hearings and Juvenile Intake for protective orders when needed.
• Assists victims in requesting restitution.
• Performs receptionist duties.
• Addresses public and professional inquiries.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education & Experience

• High School diploma and three years related experience or,
• Two years of college or Associate's Degree and two years related experience or,
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Experience in victim/witness support service or criminal justice field desirable.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Virginia drivers license.
• Thorough knowledge of administrative practices, procedures, and equipment.
• General knowledge of and experience with computers and Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Strong skills related to composing correspondence, reports and case files.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions while remaining organized and accurate.
• Ability to be accountable and maintain a high degree of confidentiality in the day-to-day activities of the workplace.
• Strong internal and external customer service skills and be highly professional.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Must successfully complete a criminal background check, to include fingerprinting, and drug screening.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The work is generally performed in an office environment. Typically, the employee may sit to do the work. However, there may be some walking, standing, stooping, carrying of light items such as papers, books, or small parts, or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions. Use of safe work practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire regulations and traffic signals are minimally required.

Part-time employee benefits include:

• Bi-weekly Payday

• Workers Compensation

• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)

01

Which describes your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma/GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Graduate Degree

02

How many years of related experience do you possess?

• 0 to 1
• 2 to 3
• 4 to 5
• 6 to 7
• 8 to 9
• 10+

03

Which best describes your level of experience using a computer, especially Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)?

• No Experience
• Limited Experience
• Proficient Experience
• Advanced Experience

04

Describe your work or volunteer experience with secretarial, clerical, and computer experience performed in a professional environment.

05

Describe any work experience that you may have with court procedures or rules/regulations.

06

Describe any work or volunteer experience that you may have related to providing service to crime victims.

Required Question

Employer Colonial Heights, City of (VA)

Address PO Box 3401

Colonial Heights, Virginia, 23834

Phone 804-518-5073

Website http://www.colonialheightsva.gov