Victim Witness - Assistant Director

Victim Witness - Assistant Director

Salary

$66,448.00 - $119,606.00 Annually

Location

Commonwealth Attorneys Office 236 N King Street, Hampton, VA

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

09327

Department

VICTIM WITNESS PROG

Opening Date

05/28/2026

Closing Date

6/15/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
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Function

The purpose of this job within the organization is to assist the Victim Witness Director in providing information, crisis intervention, and specialized referrals to victims and witnesses of crime. This job works under general supervision according to set procedures, but determines how or when to complete tasks.

Minimum Requirements

• Requires a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
• Requires three (3) years in direct delivery of human services, case management and crisis intervention techniques or closely related experience.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered for this position.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driver's record based on the City of Hampton's criteria.
• Must successfully pass a background check related to this position.

Additional Requirements

• May require working non-standard hours including evenings, holidays and weekends.
• May require some local travel.
• Requires effective communication with internal and external customers.
• The incumbent may be considered "essential personnel" during City emergency situations or at the direction of the City Manager which may include long hours and unusual schedules.

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Benefits Overview

This is a summary of benefits associated with permanent, full-time positions. Benefits associated with other positions can be found with specific job listings. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following one full calendar month of employment in the following benefit plans:

• Sentara Health Medical Insurance
• OptumRx
• Delta Dental Insurance
• Anthem Blue View Vision
• FSA Reimbursement accounts
• Standard: Accident and Critical Illness
• Trust Mark Universal Life Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Virginia 529
• Mission Square: 457 / Roth IRS / Roth 457 (b) IRA
• Employees begin accruing annual and sick leave immediately.
• Other forms of leave include:
• Maternity Leave
• Parental Bonding Leave
• Care for Sick Parent Leave
• Birthday Leave
• Personal day (available every quarter)

The eleven paid holidays each year include:

• New Years Day

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

• Presidents Day

• Memorial Day

• Juneteenth Day

• Independence Day

• Labor Day

• Veterans Day

• Thanksgiving Day

• Christmas Day

• Employees birthday

• A tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation. An after-tax retirement plan, Roth IRA, is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the VRS website.

• Group life insurance is offered through the VRS and the carrier is the Minnesota Life Insurance Company.

Tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the ICMA-RC website.

• Training and Career Development: The Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP) encourages employee development through (1) educational programs leading to a degree, (2) skilled craft or trade training leading to a certificate or license and (3) coursework to renew and update skills. Eligibility criteria apply. In addition, the City offers training opportunities in technological, leadership, supervisory, and other areas of government/business knowledge and skill development.

• Medical/Dental and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts are offered on a pre-tax basis in order to reduce the amount of tax the employee pays.

• The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family (757-363-6777, 1-800-899-8174 or Sentara EAP website.

• Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.

Savings bonds are available to the Citys workforce.

• Employees are covered for Workers Compensation where appropriate.

01

I have completed a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field. Please indicate below the area of your degree or indicate N/A if you do not have a Bachelors Degree.

02

I have a minimum of three (3) years in direct delivery of human services, case management and crisis intervention techniques or closely related experience. Please ensure your application reflects where you gained this specific work experience.

• Yes
• No

03

This position may require that you possess a valid drivers license and have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hamptons criteria. Failure to provide your drivers license number will prevent us from considering your application. Please confirm your drivers license number by entering it below:

04

I understand a criminal background check related to this position is required prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Hampton

Address 22 Lincoln Street

Hampton, Virginia, 23669

Phone (757) 727-6407

Website http://www.hampton.gov/hr